gravitate
US /ˈɡræv·ɪˌteɪt/
UK /ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/
动词
1.
倾向于, 被吸引
to be attracted to or move toward something or someone
示例:
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Many young people gravitate toward the big cities in search of work.
许多年轻人为了找工作而倾向于去大城市。
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At parties, he always tends to gravitate toward the kitchen.
在派对上，他总是倾向于聚在厨房附近。
2.
受引力作用, 下沉
to move under the influence of gravity
示例:
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The planets gravitate around the sun.
行星在引力作用下围绕太阳运行。
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Particles in the fluid will gravitate to the bottom of the container.
液体中的颗粒会因重力而沉降到容器底部。