/dɪˈstrækʃn ||; dɪˈstrækʃən/noun [C,U] something that takes your attention away from what you were doing or thinking about 分散注意力的事物；使人分心的事物: I find it hard to work at home because there are so many distractions. 我觉得在家里难以工作，因为有很多事情令我分心。 to distraction with the result that you become upset, excited, or angry and unable to think clearly 令人沮丧；令人兴奋；令人生气；令人思维不清: The noise of the traffic outside at night is driving me to distraction. 夜间，外面来往的车辆声音逼得我简直要发狂。