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distracting
UK
/dɪsˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
UK
/dɪsˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
Used adjectivally as the present participle of the verb “distract”.
Translations
The distracting noise made it hard to concentrate.
Отвлекающий шум мешал сосредоточиться.
Definitions
The distracting noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my work.
UK
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a mass noun denoting the act or process of distracting.
Definitions
The distracting of drivers by mobile phones poses a serious risk.
distracting
Gerund
distracted
Past Simple
distracted
Past Participle
distracting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtrækt/
US
/dɪˈstrækt/
Translations
The loud noise can distract students during the exam.
Громкий шум может отвлекать студентов во время экзамена.
Definitions
The loud music distracted me from finishing my homework.
The buzzing fly distracted him during the exam.
Definitions
I must be distract to entertain such foolish hopes.