preoccupation
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/priˌɑːkjuˈpeɪʃn/
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/priˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃn/
constant thinking about something; a main concern or interest
His preoccupation with the new movie prevented him from focusing on his work.
彼の新しい映画への注意散漫さは、彼を仕事に集中させなかった。
a state of being so focused on something that you don't pay attention to other things
She was in a state of preoccupation and didn't hear the doorbell.
彼女は深く考え込んでいて、玄関のベルを聞かなかった。