I would like to draw your attention to
Presentation and public speaking expression
Use this to professionally highlight information without sounding demanding or overly aggressive.
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- A polite way to direct someone's focus to a specific detail.
- Perfect for presentations, meetings, and professional emails.
- Replaces blunt commands like 'Look at this' with professional grace.
意味
This phrase is a polite and professional way to ask someone to look at or focus on a specific detail. It acts like a verbal laser pointer to guide your audience's eyes.
主な例文
3 / 6A manager starting a slide deck
I would like to draw your attention to the growth chart on slide four.
Please look at the growth chart on slide four.
A tour guide at a historic castle
I would like to draw your attention to the intricate carvings above the door.
Notice the carvings above the door.
Sarcastic text to a messy roommate
I would like to draw your attention to the mountain of dishes in the sink.
Look at the mess you left in the sink.
文化的背景
This expression is a staple of 'Received Pronunciation' and formal British English, though it is now used globally. It reflects the Western professional value of guiding an audience through data rather than just presenting it. It became a standard 'power phrase' in corporate boardrooms during the mid-20th century.
The 'I'd' Shortcut
Use `I'd like to` instead of `I would like to` in a meeting to sound slightly more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this phrase five times in one presentation, you'll sound like a broken record. Mix it up with 'Notice' or 'Observe'.
15秒でわかる
- A polite way to direct someone's focus to a specific detail.
- Perfect for presentations, meetings, and professional emails.
- Replaces blunt commands like 'Look at this' with professional grace.
What It Means
Imagine you are standing in front of a large, messy whiteboard. You want people to see one tiny, important number in the corner. You don't want to shout "Look here!" because that feels a bit aggressive. Instead, you use I would like to draw your attention to. It is a gentle, sophisticated way to say, "Please focus on this specific thing right now."
How To Use It
You usually place this phrase at the very beginning of a sentence. It acts as a bridge between your general talk and a specific detail. You follow it with a noun or a noun phrase. For example, you might say, I would like to draw your attention to the map on the wall. If you want to sound slightly less formal, you can use the contraction I'd like to instead. It is smooth, elegant, and makes you sound very organized.
When To Use It
This is your best friend during presentations or business meetings. It works perfectly when you are showing slides, charts, or documents. You can also use it when you are a host showing someone your new home. Use it whenever there is a lot of information and you need to be the guide. It helps your listeners feel like they are in safe, professional hands. Even in a friendly debate, it can help you highlight a specific point without sounding like you are arguing.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this phrase in an emergency. If a piano is falling from a window, do not say, I would like to draw your attention to the sky. Just yell "Run!" It is also too heavy for very casual moments. Don't use it while eating pizza with your best friend to point out a pepperoni. You will sound like a robot or a very confused professor. Use it sparingly, or you might sound repetitive and a bit stiff.
Cultural Background
English speakers, especially in professional settings, love to use "softeners." We often avoid direct commands because they can feel rude or bossy. This phrase comes from a tradition of formal British politeness. It turns a command into a polite request for cooperation. It suggests that the listener is intelligent and you are simply helping them notice something interesting. It is a key part of the "politeness mask" used in global business culture.
Common Variations
If you want to be even more formal, try May I draw your attention to. It sounds very high-class, like a museum curator. For a slightly more modern feel, you can say I'd like to point out. If you are in a rush, Notice how is a great, shorter alternative. In very casual settings, people just say Check this out or Look at this. Each one changes the "temperature" of the conversation from cold and formal to warm and friendly.
使い方のコツ
This is a high-level B2/C1 phrase. It is best suited for professional environments, academic settings, or when you want to sound particularly eloquent and respectful.
The 'I'd' Shortcut
Use `I'd like to` instead of `I would like to` in a meeting to sound slightly more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't Overuse It
If you use this phrase five times in one presentation, you'll sound like a broken record. Mix it up with 'Notice' or 'Observe'.
The Politeness Secret
In English, the longer the sentence, the more polite it usually is. This phrase is long because it's designed to be extremely respectful.
例文
6I would like to draw your attention to the growth chart on slide four.
Please look at the growth chart on slide four.
This focuses the team on a specific visual aid.
I would like to draw your attention to the intricate carvings above the door.
Notice the carvings above the door.
Directs a group's eyes to a subtle architectural detail.
I would like to draw your attention to the mountain of dishes in the sink.
Look at the mess you left in the sink.
Uses formal language for a humorous, slightly passive-aggressive effect.
I would like to draw your attention to the cat hiding behind the curtain.
Look at the cat behind the curtain.
A bit formal for friends, but works well for a dramatic reveal.
I would like to draw your attention to the timestamp on this security footage.
Look at the time on this video.
Standard legal phrasing to highlight evidence.
I would like to draw your attention to how often I have to ask for help.
Please notice how much I am struggling.
Used to highlight a pattern of behavior in a serious way.
自分をテスト
Complete the sentence to professionally highlight a budget error.
I would like to ___ your attention to the discrepancy in the third quarter budget.
The standard idiom is always `draw your attention to`, never 'pull' or 'push'.
Choose the correct preposition to finish the phrase.
I would like to draw your attention ___ the new company logo.
We draw attention 'to' something, indicating the direction of focus.
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Ways to Direct Focus
Used with close friends.
Look at this!
Good for everyday work.
Take a look at this.
Standard for presentations.
I would like to draw your attention to...
High-level ceremonies or legal.
May I draw your attention to...
When to Use This Phrase
Boardroom Meeting
Highlighting quarterly profits.
Art Gallery
Explaining a painting's technique.
Professional Email
Mentioning an attached file.
Public Speech
Pointing out a guest in the crowd.
よくある質問
12 問Here, draw means to pull or attract. You are literally pulling someone's focus toward a specific point.
It is usually too formal for friends. However, you can use it jokingly to point out something silly, like I'd like to draw your attention to the spinach in your teeth.
It has the same meaning, but I would like to is much more polite and professional than I want to.
Yes! It is a very common way to point out an important detail in a professional email, such as I would like to draw your attention to the deadline change.
Point out is shorter and more direct. Draw your attention to is more formal and feels like an invitation rather than a statement.
It is used in both, but it is a classic example of British formal style. Americans use it frequently in corporate and legal settings.
You can, but it sounds a bit more physical. Draw your attention to is the standard professional idiom.
Absolutely. It's a great way to highlight a specific achievement on your resume while you are talking.
No. You can draw attention to an idea, a sound, or a specific part of a conversation.
The most common mistake is using the wrong preposition, like saying draw your attention on. Always use to.
Not at all. It remains one of the most common phrases in modern business and public speaking.
Yes, it is a perfect 'hook' to get everyone focused on your first slide.
関連フレーズ
Point out
To direct someone's focus to a fact or detail.
Highlight
To make something more prominent or emphasize its importance.
Take note of
To pay attention to something specific and remember it.
Observe
A formal way to ask someone to look at or study something.
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