attention
/əˈtenʃən/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1633 in the learning path
注意；注意力
Definitions
n. The act of focusing your mind on someone or something.
注意；注意力
n. Care or action given to someone or something that needs it.
照料；处理；关心
Example
Please pay attention while I explain the game.
我讲解游戏规则时，请认真听。
Schools should give greater attention to students' emotional wellbeing alongside their academic progress.
学校在关注学生学业进展的同时，也应更加重视他们的情绪健康。
Collocations
- pay attention to
- attract attention
- medical attention
- attention span
Word family
- attentive (adj.)
- attentively (adv.)
- inattentive (adj.)
Antonyms
- inattention
Usage tip
pay attention to后接名词或动名词，to是介词。
FAQ
- What does attention mean?
- The act of focusing your mind on someone or something. Care or action given to someone or something that needs it.
- How is attention pronounced?
- UK /əˈtenʃən/, US /əˈtenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
