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.
예시
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!
어휘 가족
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
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
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.
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.
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!
어원
From the Latin 'attendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'bend the mind toward.'
문법 패턴
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 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 어휘
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focusTo give special attention or effort to one particular person...
careThe process of providing for the needs, health, and protecti...
관련 단어
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tropical
A1Relating 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
A1A 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
A1Describes 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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
A1Relating 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
A1Located 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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