What does concentrate mean?

To give all your attention to a particular task. To bring things together in one place or direct efforts there. A substance made stronger by removing water or other material.

How is concentrate pronounced?

UK /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/, US /ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/.

concentrate

/ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ · /ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/

CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #1885 in the learning path

集中注意力

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Definitions

v. To give all your attention to a particular task.

集中注意力

v. To bring things together in one place or direct efforts there.

集中；聚集

n. A substance made stronger by removing water or other material.

浓缩物；浓缩液

Example

I cannot concentrate with the television playing so loudly.

电视声音这么大，我没法集中注意力。

Governments should concentrate resources on preventive healthcare to reduce pressure on hospitals in the long term.

政府应将资源集中于预防性医疗，以长期减轻医院的压力。

Collocations

concentrate on a task
concentrate resources on
fruit juice concentrate

Word family

concentration (n.)
concentrated (adj.)

Synonyms

focus

Usage tip

concentrate on后接名词或动名词，表示专注于。

FAQ

What does concentrate mean?: To give all your attention to a particular task. To bring things together in one place or direct efforts there. A substance made stronger by removing water or other material.
How is concentrate pronounced?: UK /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/, US /ˈkɑːnsntreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.