A2 noun 중립 #333 가장 일반적인

attention

/əˈtɛnʃn/

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.

예시

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1

Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.

Please focus on the instructions before starting the game.

2

We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.

We want you to notice this important matter.

3

Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!

Hey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!

어휘 가족

명사
attention
Verb
attend
부사
attentively
형용사
attentive
관련
attentiveness
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암기 팁

Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!

빠른 퀴즈

If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.

정답!

정답은: pay

예시

1

Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.

everyday

Please focus on the instructions before starting the game.

2

We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.

formal

We want you to notice this important matter.

3

Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!

informal

Hey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!

4

The research analyzes how long a student can maintain attention during a lecture.

academic

The research looks at how long a student can stay focused during a lecture.

5

Our company provides personal attention to every client we serve.

business

Our company gives individual care to every customer.

어휘 가족

명사
attention
Verb
attend
부사
attentively
형용사
attentive
관련
attentiveness

자주 쓰는 조합

pay attention to listen or look carefully
attract attention to make people notice you
draw attention to to make someone notice something specific
attention span the length of time you can focus
medical attention care from a doctor

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

attention vs attendance

Attendance refers to being present at an event, while attention refers to mental focus.

attention vs intention

Intention is a plan or purpose, whereas attention is focus or notice.

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사용 참고사항

Attention is most commonly used with the verb 'pay.' When you want someone to notice something, you 'draw' or 'call' their attention to it.

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자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!

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어원

From the Latin 'attendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'bend the mind toward.'

문법 패턴

Usually uncountable Followed by the preposition 'to' Used with verbs like pay, get, draw, or attract
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문화적 맥락

In English-speaking schools and military settings, 'Attention!' is a shouted command used to tell people to stand straight and be silent.

빠른 퀴즈

If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.

정답!

정답은: pay

관련 단어

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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