concentration
/ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/ · /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4188 in the learning path
专注；专心
Definitions
n. The ability to keep your attention on one activity.
专注；专心
n. The amount of a substance present in a mixture.
浓度
n. A large amount of something gathered in one place.
集中；聚集
Example
The constant noise outside made concentration difficult for me.
外面持续不断的噪声让我难以集中注意力。
High concentrations of air pollutants near busy roads can pose serious health risks to residents.
繁忙道路附近高浓度的空气污染物可能严重危害居民健康。
Collocations
- lose concentration
- improve concentration
- a high concentration of
- a concentration of wealth
Word family
- concentrate (v.)
- concentrated (adj.)
Usage tip
专注通常不可数；某物的浓度用concentration of。
FAQ
- What does concentration mean?
- The ability to keep your attention on one activity. The amount of a substance present in a mixture. A large amount of something gathered in one place.
- How is concentration pronounced?
- UK /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən/, US /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
