preoccupation
gb/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
C1
Engelsk
lekötöttség, fő elfoglaltság, fő gond, lefoglaltság, elfoglaltság
NAVNEORD
C1
1
lekötöttség
B2
Brugsmønster:
[someone]'s preoccupation with [something]
Her preoccupation with what other people thought made it hard for her to relax.
Az, hogy állandóan azon aggódott, mit gondolnak róla mások, megnehezítette számára, hogy ellazuljon.
The report reflects a growing preoccupation with online safety.
A jelentés az online biztonsággal kapcsolatos növekvő aggodalmat tükrözi.
He spoke distractedly, his mind still in preoccupation with the exam results.
Læringseksempler
I have a preoccupation with my health.
Sokat aggódom az egészségem miatt.
Her preoccupation with work is strong.
A munka nagyon leköti.
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse with occupation (a job). A preoccupation is a strong mental focus, often a worry or obsession.
Betydning
constant focus or worry
Ordforbindelser
a preoccupation with
|deep preoccupation
|growing preoccupation
|constant preoccupation
|obsessive preoccupation
|preoccupation about
|preoccupation over
|preoccupation that
|a preoccupation for
|fuel a preoccupation
Synonymer
obsession (usually stronger and more extreme.)
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fixation (suggests an unhealthy or rigid focus.)
|
concern (often weaker and more general.)
Antonymer
indifference (lack of interest or concern.)
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detachment (emotional distance and lack of involvement.)
Temaer
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
Definition
when you keep thinking about something a lot and can’t stop
the state of being so absorbed in a thought, worry, or interest that it takes up much of your attention
NAVNEORD
C1
2
fő gond
B1
Brugsmønster:
[something] is [someone]'s preoccupation
For many students, finding a job after graduation is a major preoccupation.
Sok diák számára a diploma utáni álláskeresés az egyik fő gond.
In retirement, gardening became his new preoccupation.
Nyugdíjas éveiben a kertészkedés lett az új fő elfoglaltsága.
Her preoccupation these days is getting the business profitable.
Læringseksempler
My main preoccupation is my family.
Leginkább a családom foglalkoztat.
Saving money is his preoccupation.
A spórolás foglalkoztatja a leginkább.
Typisk fejl:
In this meaning, preoccupation can be a topic or activity (not only a worried feeling).
Betydning
main thing someone focuses on
Ordforbindelser
main preoccupation
|primary preoccupation
|chief preoccupation
|his preoccupation
|her preoccupation
|a lifelong preoccupation
|a constant preoccupation
|become a preoccupation
|remain a preoccupation
|a preoccupation for
Synonymer
priority (emphasizes importance and choice more than mental absorption.)
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interest (often more positive and less intense.)
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focus (emphasizes where attention is directed.)
Antonymer
sidelight (something minor compared with what is central.)
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afterthought (something considered late and not important.)
Temaer
daily_life
|work
|education
Definition
the main thing someone thinks about and cares about
a subject, goal, or activity that receives a lot of a person’s attention and interest
NAVNEORD
C2
FORMAL
3
lefoglaltság
B2
elfoglaltság
B1
Brugsmønster:
because of [someone]'s preoccupation with [something]
His preoccupation with the new project left him little time for friends.
Az új projekt annyira lefoglalta, hogy alig maradt ideje a barátaira.
Because of her preoccupation with paperwork, she missed the start of the meeting.
Mivel annyira lefoglalta a papírmunka, lekéste a megbeszélés kezdetét.
Their preoccupation with daily survival made long-term planning difficult.
Læringseksempler
My preoccupation with work is high today.
Ma nagyon lefoglal a munka.
Typisk fejl:
This meaning is less common; in modern English it often overlaps with the idea of mental absorption.
Betydning
being busy with something
Ordforbindelser
current preoccupation
|temporary preoccupation
|complete preoccupation
|preoccupation with work
|preoccupation with duties
|preoccupation prevented
|preoccupation left little time
|preoccupation meant that
|preoccupation led to
|preoccupation distracted
Synonymer
busyness (more about having a lot to do than about attention.)
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engagement (can suggest active involvement rather than distraction.)
Antonymer
availability (having time and attention free for other things.)
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leisure (free time and lack of pressing duties.)
Temaer
work
|daily_life
Definition
being busy with something
the state of being occupied or engaged with an activity so that little time or attention is available for other things
Grammatik
Opslagsform
preoccupation
IPA
GB/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
pre - oc - cu - pa - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (pa)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: preoccupation
- Plural: preoccupation, preoccupations
Ordfamilie
Forms
preoccupations
noun
Core family
preoccupy
verb C1
preoccupied
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unoccupied
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
Udtryk
a national preoccupation
1/ə nˈæʃnəl pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
countrywide obsession topic
a topic that many people in a country care about a lot
Eksempler
- For months, the election became a national preoccupation.
- In some places, the weather is a national preoccupation.
- Housing costs have turned into a national preoccupation.
Læringseksempler
- Football is a national preoccupation there.
become a preoccupation
1/bɪkˈʌm ə pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
start to dominate attention
to start thinking about something a lot
Eksempler
- After the break-in, home security became a preoccupation for the whole street.
- As the deadline approached, the presentation became a preoccupation.
- With time, his irritation became a preoccupation he couldn’t shake.
Læringseksempler
- After the test, my score became a preoccupation.
one's main preoccupation
1/wˈʌnz mˈeɪn pɹiˌɑkjəpˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
most important focus
the most important thing for someone right now
Eksempler
- Her main preoccupation is keeping her kids safe online.
- At the moment, my main preoccupation is paying the rent.
- During the campaign, their main preoccupation was winning undecided voters.
Læringseksempler
- My main preoccupation is my exams.