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.
그의 새로운 영화에 대한 관심은 그로 하여금 일에 집중하지 못하게 했다.
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.
그녀는 깊은 생각에 잠겨 있었고, 현관문의 벨 소리를 들지 못했다.