engross

The mystery novel was so exciting that it would engross the reader for hours.

(Chinese) 这部推理小说如此精彩，以至于能让读者全神贯注地读上好几个小时。

He was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear the fire alarm go off.

(Chinese) 他工作太投入了，以至于没听到火警响起。