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preoccupy

/priɑkjəpaɪ/

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1 · verb

to occupy someone's thoughts continually

使萦绕心头

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Questions about the exam began to preoccupy her during the holiday.
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假期里，考试的事开始一直萦绕在她心头。
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Pronunciation: /priɑkjəpaɪ/

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