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词组 attention
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attention /əˈtenʃən/ noun 1. the activity of listening to, looking at, or thinking about someone or something carefullyverbspay attention to sth/sb He read the final page, paying particular attention to the last paragraph.devote attention to sb/sth He needs to devote more attention to his schoolwork.turn your attention to sth/sb (=start thinking about something or someone else) She quickly put away the shopping and then turned her attention to preparing dinner.focus your attention on sb/sth I tried to focus my attention on my book.give sth/sb your attention (=think about something or someone so that you can deal with a problem) She promised to give the matter her attention the next day.keep/hold sb’s attention This game is fun and is sure to keep the attention of young students.bring sth to sb’s attention (=tell someone about something so they can deal with it) Thank you for bringing the problem to my attention.attract/catch sb’s attention (=make someone see you) We tried to attract the waiter’s attention.escape sb’s attention (=not be noticed by someone) Even the tiniest details did not escape her attention.sb’s attention wanders (=someone stops listening, watching etc carefully) During the meeting, her attention began to wander.adjectivessb’s full/complete/undivided attention He gave the task his undivided attention.close attention They listened to the speech with close attention.particular/special attention You should pay special attention to spelling in this exercise.scant attention (=not much or not enough) Merrill paid scant attention to their conversation.attention + nounsattention span (=the length of time when you continue to be interested in something) Young children often have a short attention span.prepositionssb’s attention is on sth/sb My attention wasn’t really on the game.phrasesattention to detail Attention to detail is essential in this job.care and attention The care and attention that has gone into this work is amazing.THESAURUS: attention pay attention to carefully listen to, look at, or think about something or someone: She told the class to stop talking and pay attention. | In any relationship, it helps to pay attention to each other’s feelings. concentrate to think carefully about something that you are doing and not let other things disturb your thoughts: I tried to read a few pages, but I was too tired to concentrate. | Children need a quiet space where they can concentrate on their homework. keep your mind on sth to continue to pay attention to something, especially when you are very excited or worried about something else: On Friday, the day of the party, I couldn’t keep my mind on my work. | Good players keep their minds on the game at all times. keep your eye/eyes on sth to keep watching something carefully, so that you do not make any mistakes: The first rule of driving is to keep your eyes on the road. | Always remember to keep your eye on the ball. be engrossed in sth to be paying so much attention to a book, a conversation, some work etc, that you do not notice what is happening around you: Helen was sitting up in bed, engrossed in a novel. | He was so engrossed in what he was doing he didn’t even hear the doorbell ring. be absorbed in sth to be giving all your attention to something, especially something you are reading, watching, or thinking about: The little boy sat at the edge of the pond, totally absorbed in watching the fish. | He was a quiet man who often seemed to be absorbed in his own thoughts. give sth/sb your undivided attention to give all your attention to something or someone and not do anything else – used especially when this is something you want or need to do: Come round when the kids are in bed so I can give you my undivided attention. | Once I’ve finished my exams, I’ll be able to give my undivided attention to looking for a job.2. interest that people show in someone or somethingverbsreceive/get/attract/draw attention His books received little attention while he was alive.capture sb's attention The trial captured the attention of the whole country.enjoy sb's attention He was enjoying the attention of his female fans.divert/deflect attention away from sth (=make people interested in something else instead) This story has diverted attention away from his private life.command attention (=cause people to show interest) A comment from a famous actor can command worldwide media attention.deserve/merit attention His work is finally getting the attention it deserves. lavish attention on sb/sth (=show a lot of interest in them) She had been jealous of the attention lavished on Sophie. attention turns/shifts (=it moves to someone or something else) Attention has now shifted to the problems in other European countries.adjectives/nouns + attentionpublic attention We hope the event will attract public attention.media/press attention The princess received a lot of press attention.international/national/world attention His novel attracted international attention.widespread attention The dispute did not receive widespread attention.unwanted/unwelcome attention He wanted to avoid unwanted attention from the authorities.scant attention (=not much or not enough) The event received scant attention in the press.phrasesbe the focus of attention also be the centre of attention She became the focus of media attention after winning the prize.3. the activity of looking after or dealing with someone or somethingadjectivesmedical attention Luke needs medical attention for a leg injury. urgent/immediate/prompt attention (=as soon as possible) This matter needs your urgent attention.adjectivesneed/require/demand attention Let me know if you see anything that requires my attention.
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