preoccupy
US /-ˈɑː.kjuː-/
UK /ˌpriːˈɒk.jʊ.paɪ/
动词
占据, 使全神贯注
to dominate or engross the mind of (someone) to the exclusion of other thoughts
示例:
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His thoughts were preoccupied with the upcoming exam.
他的思绪被即将到来的考试占据。
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Don't let worries preoccupy your mind.
不要让烦恼占据你的思想。