attention
Attention is the act of listening, looking at, or thinking about something or someone carefully. It refers to the focus of the mind and the interest you give to a specific task or person.
例文
3 / 5Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.
Please focus on the instructions before starting the game.
We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.
We want you to notice this important matter.
Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!
Hey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!
クイックテスト
If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.
正解！
正解は： pay
例文
Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.
everydayPlease focus on the instructions before starting the game.
We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.
formalWe want you to notice this important matter.
Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!
informalHey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!
The research analyzes how long a student can maintain attention during a lecture.
academicThe research looks at how long a student can stay focused during a lecture.
Our company provides personal attention to every client we serve.
businessOur company gives individual care to every customer.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
pay close attention
to watch or listen very carefully
center of attention
a person that everyone is looking at
catch someone's attention
to make someone notice you
よく混同される語
Attendance refers to being present at an event, while attention refers to mental focus.
Intention is a plan or purpose, whereas attention is focus or notice.
使い方のコツ
Attention is most commonly used with the verb 'pay.' When you want someone to notice something, you 'draw' or 'call' their attention to it.
よくある間違い
Learners often say 'give attention' when they should use the standard idiom 'pay attention.' Also, remember that 'attention' is usually uncountable when referring to focus.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!
語源
From the Latin 'attendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'bend the mind toward.'
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In English-speaking schools and military settings, 'Attention!' is a shouted command used to tell people to stand straight and be silent.
クイックテスト
If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.
正解！
正解は： pay
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関連フレーズ
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関連単語
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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