A2 noun 中性 #333 最常用

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.

例句

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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!

词族

名词
attention
Verb
attend
副词
attentively
形容词
attentive
相关
attentiveness
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: pay

例句

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.

词族

名词
attention
Verb
attend
副词
attentively
形容词
attentive
相关
attentiveness

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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.

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记忆技巧

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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词源

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

语法模式

Usually uncountable Followed by the preposition 'to' Used with verbs like pay, get, draw, or attract
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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: pay

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