inattention
/ˌɪnəˈtenʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic ThinkingWord #6608 in the learning path
不专心；疏忽
Definitions
n. failure to give enough attention to someone or something
不专心；疏忽
Example
A moment of inattention left the toast badly burnt.
一时疏忽，吐司烤焦得很厉害。
Driver inattention remains a major road safety concern, particularly as mobile devices become increasingly common.
驾驶员注意力不集中仍是道路安全的一大隐患，尤其是在移动设备日益普及的情况下。
Collocations
- a moment of inattention
- driver inattention
- inattention to detail
Word family
- attention (n.)
- inattentive (adj.)
- inattentively (adv.)
Synonyms
- heedlessness
Antonyms
- attention
- attentiveness
Usage tip
不可数名词；inattention to表示对某事不留心。
FAQ
- What does inattention mean?
- failure to give enough attention to someone or something
- How is inattention pronounced?
- UK /ˌɪnəˈtenʃən/, US /ˌɪnəˈtenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
