distractor
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/dɪˈstræktər/
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/dɪˈstræktə(r)/
something that takes your attention away from what you're supposed to be focusing on
The noise outside was a big distractor during the exam.
外面的噪音在考试期间是一个很大的干扰因素。
an incorrect answer option in a multiple-choice question
The distractor in the question was very similar to the correct answer, which made the test tricky.
问题中的干扰项与正确答案非常相似,这使得测试变得棘手。