어떤 일에 온 마음을 쏟아 다른 것을 생각하지 못하는 상태.
The state of being completely engrossed or absorbed in something, often to the exclusion of other thoughts.
예문:
"His preoccupation with the puzzle lasted for several hours."
"She answered the phone with an air of preoccupation."
머릿속을 가득 채우고 있는 주된 생각이나 관심거리.
A subject, concern, or hobby that dominates someone's thoughts or time.
예문:
"Safety is the primary preoccupation of the aviation industry."
"The artist's early preoccupation with light is evident in these sketches."
어떤 일에 대해 미리 가지고 있는 고정적인 생각이나 편견.
A preconceived idea or bias formed before having full knowledge.
예문:
"It is difficult to approach the problem without any preoccupation."
"The jury was warned to ignore any previous preoccupation regarding the defendant."
남보다 먼저 차지하거나 점유하는 행위.
The act of taking possession of something before others can do so.
예문:
"The legal dispute centered on the preoccupation of the disputed territory."
"Preoccupation of the site gave the settlers a primary claim to the land."