attention
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully. 注意力
You have my undivided attention. 我全部的注意力都在你身上。
Later he turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the city. 后来他把注意力转向了该市极为严重的住房状况。
2. N-UNCOUNT Attention is great interest that is shown in someone or something, particularly by the general public. (尤指公众的) 关注
Volume Two, subtitled "The Lawyers," will also attract considerable attention. 副标题为《律师》的第2卷也将会引起极大的关注。
3. N-UNCOUNT If someone or something is getting attention, they are being dealt with or cared for. 照料
Each year more than two million household injuries need medical attention. 每年有二百多万起在家受伤、需要医疗救治的案例。
4. N-UNCOUNT If you bring something to someone's attention or draw their attention to it, you tell them about it or make them notice it. (引起某人) 注意
If we don't keep bringing this to the attention of the people, nothing will be done. 如果我们无法让公众保持对此事的关注,那就将一事无成。
5. PHRASE If someone or something attracts your attention or catches your attention, you suddenly notice them. 突然引起某人的注意
A faint aroma of coffee attracted his attention. 一股淡淡的咖啡香味吸引了他的注意。
6. PHRASE If you pay attention to someone, you watch them, listen to them, or take notice of them. If you pay no attention to someone, you behave as if you are not aware of them or as if they are not important. 注意
More than ever before, the food industry is paying attention to young consumers. 现在,食品业比以往任何时候都更加关注年轻的消费者。
7. PHRASE When people stand at attention, they stand straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides. 立正
Soldiers in full combat gear stood at attention. 全副武装的士兵们立正站着。
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attention /əˈtɛnʃən/
剑桥词典
- The war has diverted attention away from the country's economic problems .
- Please excuse me from the rest of the meeting - I've just received a phone call that requires my immediate attention.
- He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.
- I prodded her in the back to get her attention.
- Pay attention to what she's saying because she won't explain it a second time .
attention noun [U] (NOTICE)
notice , thought , or interest注意,留心;考虑;关心
Ladies and gentlemen , could I have your attention, please ? 女士们、先生们,请大家注意一下好吗?
They're organizing a campaign to draw people's attention to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars . 他们正在组织一场运动,目的是使人们意识到开车对环境造成的危害。
Wait a moment and I'll give you my full /undivided attention (= I'll listen to and think about only you). 等一下,过一会儿我就可以全神贯注听你说了。
After an hour , my attention started to wander (= I stopped taking notice ). 一小时后,我开始走神儿了。
get/attract/catch sb's attention
to make someone notice you
吸引…的注意
I knocked on the window to get her attention. 我敲了敲窗,以使她注意到我。
pay attention (to sth/sb)
to watch , listen to, or think about something or someone carefully or with interest
集中注意力(于…)
If you don't pay attention now, you'll get it all wrong later . 如果你现在不注意,后面就会错得一塌糊涂。
Don't pay any attention to Nina - she doesn't know what she's talking about. 别理睬尼娜——她都不知道自己在说什么。
He wasn't paying attention to the safety instructions . 他没有注意安全指示。
the centre of attention
the thing or person that a lot of people notice
焦点
He likes telling jokes and being the centre of attention at parties . 他喜欢讲笑话,成为派对上的焦点。
turn your attention(s) to sth/sb
to start to think about or consider a particular thing or person
开始关注…
Many countries are starting to turn their attention to new forms of energy . 许多国家现在已开始把注意力转到新型能源上来。
例句
attention noun [U] (CARE)
special care or treatment
特别护理;特别处理
The paintwork will need a little attention. 油漆活需要特别下些功夫。
If symptoms persist , seek medical attention. 如果症状不减轻,请马上就医。
attention noun [U] (WAY OF STANDING)
(especially in the armed forces ) a way of standing , with the feet together, arms by your sides , head up, and shoulders back, and not moving
(尤指军队中的)立正(姿势)
soldiers standing at/to attention 立正站立的士兵 返回 attention