attention
美音:[ə´tenʃən
]
英音:[ə´tenʃən
]
n.注意,关心,关注,注意力,(口令)立正!
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形容词:atten-tional
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tend,tens,tent＝to stretch（张开）
近义词, 同义词
thought intellection reflection cogitation consideration meditation study speculation deliberation pondering close study application attention abstract thought abstraction contemplation musing reverieattention mindfulness presence of mind intentness alertness thought observance observation consideration reflection heed heedfulness notice regard circumspection diligence care study scrutiny
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attention
/ə'tenʃn; ə`tɛnʃən/
n
1 [U] action of applying one's mind to sth/sb or noticing sth/sb 注意; 专心; 留心
*call sb's attention to sth 叫[引起]某人注意某事
* Please pay attention (ie listen carefully) (to what I am saying). 请注意（我说的话）.
* She turned her attention to a new problem. 她把注意力转移到一个新问题上.
* Our attention was held throughout his long talk. 我们始终专心听着他的长篇大论.
* You must give your full attention to what you are doing. 你必须全神贯注地做你所做的事.
* I keep trying to attract the waiter's attention. 我不断示意招呼服务员.
* It has been brought to my attention (ie I have been informed) that.... 我已获悉....
2 [U] special care or action; practical consideration 特别的照顾或处理; 实际的考虑
*He gives all his attention to his car. 他十分关心他的汽车.
* This letter is for the attention of the manager. 这封信是要经理亲自处理的.
* The roof needs attention, ie to be repaired. 屋顶需要修理了.
3 [C usu pl 通常作复数] (fml 文) kind or thoughtful act 厚待; 殷勤
*He showed his concern for his sick mother by his many little attentions. 他对病中的母亲表现了无微不至的关心.
4 [U] soldier's drill position, standing upright with feet together and arms stretched downwards (used esp in the expressions shown) 立正的姿势（尤用于以下示例）
*come to/stand at attention 立正. Cf 参看 ease1 2.
5 (idm 习语) catch sb's attention/eye => catch1. draw attention to sth => draw2. give one's undivided attention; get/have sb's undivided attention => undivided. snap to attention => snap. > attention interj
1 (calling people to listen to an announcement, etc 招唤人们注意听通告等)
*Attention, please! The bus will leave in ten minutes. 请注意! 公共汽车十分钟後开.
* Attention all shipping, motorists, housewives.... 所有船舶, 机动车驾驶员, 家庭主妇请注意....
2 (also infml 口语亦作 shun / FQn; FQn/) (ordering soldiers to come to attention(4) 命令士兵立正.)
n
1 [U] action of applying one's mind to sth/sb or noticing sth/sb 注意; 专心; 留心
*call sb's attention to sth 叫[引起]某人注意某事
* Please pay attention (ie listen carefully) (to what I am saying). 请注意（我说的话）.
* She turned her attention to a new problem. 她把注意力转移到一个新问题上.
* Our attention was held throughout his long talk. 我们始终专心听着他的长篇大论.
* You must give your full attention to what you are doing. 你必须全神贯注地做你所做的事.
* I keep trying to attract the waiter's attention. 我不断示意招呼服务员.
* It has been brought to my attention (ie I have been informed) that.... 我已获悉....
2 [U] special care or action; practical consideration 特别的照顾或处理; 实际的考虑
*He gives all his attention to his car. 他十分关心他的汽车.
* This letter is for the attention of the manager. 这封信是要经理亲自处理的.
* The roof needs attention, ie to be repaired. 屋顶需要修理了.
3 [C usu pl 通常作复数] (fml 文) kind or thoughtful act 厚待; 殷勤
*He showed his concern for his sick mother by his many little attentions. 他对病中的母亲表现了无微不至的关心.
4 [U] soldier's drill position, standing upright with feet together and arms stretched downwards (used esp in the expressions shown) 立正的姿势（尤用于以下示例）
*come to/stand at attention 立正. Cf 参看 ease1 2.
5 (idm 习语) catch sb's attention/eye => catch1. draw attention to sth => draw2. give one's undivided attention; get/have sb's undivided attention => undivided. snap to attention => snap. > attention interj
1 (calling people to listen to an announcement, etc 招唤人们注意听通告等)
*Attention, please! The bus will leave in ten minutes. 请注意! 公共汽车十分钟後开.
* Attention all shipping, motorists, housewives.... 所有船舶, 机动车驾驶员, 家庭主妇请注意....
2 (also infml 口语亦作 shun / FQn; FQn/) (ordering soldiers to come to attention(4) 命令士兵立正.)
attention
n
1【listen/look/think carefully】
2【interest】
3【notice】
4【repair/cleaning】
5【care】
6 stand to/at attention
7 attention!
8 for the attention of somebody
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin;Origin: attentio, from attendere; ATTEND]
【LISTEN/LOOK/THINK CAREFULLY】[U]
when you carefully listen to, look at, or think about someone or something
My attention wasn't really on the game.
She tried to pay attention to what he was saying.
If you paid more attention in class, you might actually learn something!
Scott sat down at his desk and turned his attention to the file he had in front of him.
As a society we need to give more attention to the needs of older people.
Now he's gone, I can give you my undivided attention .
This game is fun and is sure to keep the attention of any young student.
They listened to the speech with close attention .
Attention to detail is essential in this job.
During the lecture Sarah's attention began to wander .
【INTEREST】 [plural,U]
the interest that people show in someone or something
She was flattered by all the attention he was giving her.
attract/receive/enjoy attention
a player who quickly attracted the attention of several clubs
The exhibition received little attention in the press.
public/media/press attention
Her case attracted a great deal of media attention.
hold/keep sb's attention
(=make someone stay interested and keep reading, listening, watching etc)
The book holds the reader's attention right to the very end.
Rob loves being the centre of attention (=the person who everyone is interested in, listens to etc) .
She spent a lot of time trying to avoid the attentions (=romantic interest) of her boss.
The man then turned his attentions to (=became romantically interested in) her sister.
【NOTICE】
a) attract/catch/get sb's attention
to make someone notice you, especially because you want to speak to them or you need their help
She waved to attract the attention of the waitress.
b) get attention
to make someone notice you and be interested in what you are doing
Children often misbehave in order to get attention.
c) draw/call attention to sthalsofocus attention on something
to make people notice and be concerned or think about something
The purpose of the article was to draw attention to the problems faced by single parents.
We wanted to focus public attention on this matter.
He left quietly to avoid drawing attention to himself.
d) divert/distract/draw attention from sth
to make people stop being concerned about something such as a social problem
All this talk of war is just an attempt to draw attention away from the serious economic problems that face our country.
e) bring sth to sb's attention
to tell someone, especially someone in authority, about something such as a problem
The matter was first brought to my attention earlier this year.
f) come to sb's attention
if something such as a problem comes to the attention of someone in authority, they find out about it
It came to my attention that Jenny was claiming overtime pay for hours she had not worked.
g) escape your attention
if something escaped your attention, you did not notice it
This fact had not escaped the attention of the authorities.
【REPAIR/CLEANING】[U]
something you do to repair or clean something
The bike's in fairly good condition, but the gears need a bit of attention .
【CARE】[U]
things that you do to help or to take care of someone or something
Pets need a lot of care and attention .
Anyone who comes into contact with these chemicals should seek urgent medical attention .
Your plants look like they could do with a bit of attention .
stand to/at attention
if soldiers stand to attention, they stand up straight in neat lines
attention!
a) used to ask people to listen to important information that is being announced, especially on a loudspeaker (=piece of equipment used to make sounds louder)
Attention, please! Could Passenger Marie Thomas please proceed to Gate 25 immediately.
b) used when ordering a group of soldiers to stand up straight in neat lines
for the attention of sb
used on the front of an official letter when you want a particular person to read it or deal with it
Letters should be marked 'for the attention of Joe Benson'.
COLLOCATES for sense 1
somebody's attention is on somebody/something
pay attention (to somebody/something)
turn your attention to somebody/something (=start listening to, looking at, or thinking about something)
give (your) attention to somebody/something (=listen to, look at, or think about something, so that you can deal with a problem)
somebody's full/complete/undivided attention
keep somebody's attention
close/careful attention
attention to detail
somebody's attention wanders
may/could I have your attention? (=used when asking a group of people to listen carefully to you)
1【listen/look/think carefully】
2【interest】
3【notice】
4【repair/cleaning】
5【care】
6 stand to/at attention
7 attention!
8 for the attention of somebody
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin;Origin: attentio, from attendere; ATTEND]
【LISTEN/LOOK/THINK CAREFULLY】[U]
when you carefully listen to, look at, or think about someone or something
My attention wasn't really on the game.
She tried to pay attention to what he was saying.
If you paid more attention in class, you might actually learn something!
Scott sat down at his desk and turned his attention to the file he had in front of him.
As a society we need to give more attention to the needs of older people.
Now he's gone, I can give you my undivided attention .
This game is fun and is sure to keep the attention of any young student.
They listened to the speech with close attention .
Attention to detail is essential in this job.
During the lecture Sarah's attention began to wander .
【INTEREST】 [plural,U]
the interest that people show in someone or something
She was flattered by all the attention he was giving her.
attract/receive/enjoy attention
a player who quickly attracted the attention of several clubs
The exhibition received little attention in the press.
public/media/press attention
Her case attracted a great deal of media attention.
hold/keep sb's attention
(=make someone stay interested and keep reading, listening, watching etc)
The book holds the reader's attention right to the very end.
Rob loves being the centre of attention (=the person who everyone is interested in, listens to etc) .
She spent a lot of time trying to avoid the attentions (=romantic interest) of her boss.
The man then turned his attentions to (=became romantically interested in) her sister.
【NOTICE】
a) attract/catch/get sb's attention
to make someone notice you, especially because you want to speak to them or you need their help
She waved to attract the attention of the waitress.
b) get attention
to make someone notice you and be interested in what you are doing
Children often misbehave in order to get attention.
c) draw/call attention to sthalsofocus attention on something
to make people notice and be concerned or think about something
The purpose of the article was to draw attention to the problems faced by single parents.
We wanted to focus public attention on this matter.
He left quietly to avoid drawing attention to himself.
d) divert/distract/draw attention from sth
to make people stop being concerned about something such as a social problem
All this talk of war is just an attempt to draw attention away from the serious economic problems that face our country.
e) bring sth to sb's attention
to tell someone, especially someone in authority, about something such as a problem
The matter was first brought to my attention earlier this year.
f) come to sb's attention
if something such as a problem comes to the attention of someone in authority, they find out about it
It came to my attention that Jenny was claiming overtime pay for hours she had not worked.
g) escape your attention
if something escaped your attention, you did not notice it
This fact had not escaped the attention of the authorities.
【REPAIR/CLEANING】[U]
something you do to repair or clean something
The bike's in fairly good condition, but the gears need a bit of attention .
【CARE】[U]
things that you do to help or to take care of someone or something
Pets need a lot of care and attention .
Anyone who comes into contact with these chemicals should seek urgent medical attention .
Your plants look like they could do with a bit of attention .
stand to/at attention
if soldiers stand to attention, they stand up straight in neat lines
attention!
a) used to ask people to listen to important information that is being announced, especially on a loudspeaker (=piece of equipment used to make sounds louder)
Attention, please! Could Passenger Marie Thomas please proceed to Gate 25 immediately.
b) used when ordering a group of soldiers to stand up straight in neat lines
for the attention of sb
used on the front of an official letter when you want a particular person to read it or deal with it
Letters should be marked 'for the attention of Joe Benson'.
COLLOCATES for sense 1
somebody's attention is on somebody/something
pay attention (to somebody/something)
turn your attention to somebody/something (=start listening to, looking at, or thinking about something)
give (your) attention to somebody/something (=listen to, look at, or think about something, so that you can deal with a problem)
somebody's full/complete/undivided attention
keep somebody's attention
close/careful attention
attention to detail
somebody's attention wanders
may/could I have your attention? (=used when asking a group of people to listen carefully to you)
1. Even the bull seemed to feel sorry for him, for it looked on sympathetically until the drunk was out of the way before once more turning its attention to the matador.
好像连牛也在为他感到遗憾，因为它一直同情地看着醉汉，直到他的背影消逝，才重新将注意力转向斗牛士。
2. But the plight of the world compels his unwilling attention.
但是世上的困境迫使他关注自己所不情愿关切的事务。
3. But even the mosquito has been subdued by attention to drainage and by chemical sprays.
然而即使蚊子，也由于我们注意清理污水和喷洒化学药品就被制服了。
4. But Tom went on whitewashing and paid no attention to the steamer.
但是汤姆继续粉刷着，一点也没有注意到那艘汽船。
5. Becoming more creative means paying attention to that endless flow of ideas you produce, and learning to capture and act upon the new that's within you.
变得更有创造力意味着去留心你那些无穷无尽的想法，学会捕捉你脑子里的新东西并将之付诸行动。
6. But then something gets my attention, and I begin to think of new uses for items such as old light bulbs or eggshells.
不过，我已经留意到一些东西，开始考虑能否给诸如旧灯泡或鸡蛋壳之类的东西找些新的用途。
7. We had money to cover small purchases, and, apart from wearing down-scale clothing, we did nothing in any of these settings to draw attention to ourselves; we merely shopped quietly in our accustomed manner.
我们身上带有支付小金额货物的钱，而且除了穿低挡衣服外，我们没有在上述任何环境里做过任何吸引他人来注意我们的事；我们仅仅是以我们习惯的方式在静静地购物。
8. Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was there, but he paid no attention to her and the night noises of the hospital — the banging of an oxygen tank, the laughter of the night staff exchanging greetings, the cries and moans and breathing
每次护士进来，海军陆战队队员都坐在那儿。可对于护士的进出、医院晚上的各种响动 ， 氧气瓶的撞击声、值夜班的医生护士打招呼时的笑声、其他病人的哭喊、呻吟和呼吸声，他都视若不见、充耳不闻。
9. When someone "has a feeling" about someone else, people more often laugh than pay attention.
当一个人对另一个人“有某种感觉”时，人们更多的是付之一笑，而不会太在意。
10. They did not pay any attention. In the end I could not bear it.
他们却毫不理睬。到后来我忍无可忍.
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好像连牛也在为他感到遗憾，因为它一直同情地看着醉汉，直到他的背影消逝，才重新将注意力转向斗牛士。
2. But the plight of the world compels his unwilling attention.
但是世上的困境迫使他关注自己所不情愿关切的事务。
3. But even the mosquito has been subdued by attention to drainage and by chemical sprays.
然而即使蚊子，也由于我们注意清理污水和喷洒化学药品就被制服了。
4. But Tom went on whitewashing and paid no attention to the steamer.
但是汤姆继续粉刷着，一点也没有注意到那艘汽船。
5. Becoming more creative means paying attention to that endless flow of ideas you produce, and learning to capture and act upon the new that's within you.
变得更有创造力意味着去留心你那些无穷无尽的想法，学会捕捉你脑子里的新东西并将之付诸行动。
6. But then something gets my attention, and I begin to think of new uses for items such as old light bulbs or eggshells.
不过，我已经留意到一些东西，开始考虑能否给诸如旧灯泡或鸡蛋壳之类的东西找些新的用途。
7. We had money to cover small purchases, and, apart from wearing down-scale clothing, we did nothing in any of these settings to draw attention to ourselves; we merely shopped quietly in our accustomed manner.
我们身上带有支付小金额货物的钱，而且除了穿低挡衣服外，我们没有在上述任何环境里做过任何吸引他人来注意我们的事；我们仅仅是以我们习惯的方式在静静地购物。
8. Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was there, but he paid no attention to her and the night noises of the hospital — the banging of an oxygen tank, the laughter of the night staff exchanging greetings, the cries and moans and breathing
每次护士进来，海军陆战队队员都坐在那儿。可对于护士的进出、医院晚上的各种响动 ， 氧气瓶的撞击声、值夜班的医生护士打招呼时的笑声、其他病人的哭喊、呻吟和呼吸声，他都视若不见、充耳不闻。
9. When someone "has a feeling" about someone else, people more often laugh than pay attention.
当一个人对另一个人“有某种感觉”时，人们更多的是付之一笑，而不会太在意。
10. They did not pay any attention. In the end I could not bear it.
他们却毫不理睬。到后来我忍无可忍.
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