新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

attentionIELTS重点词汇

英 [əˈtenʃən]

[NOUN]

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NOUN. 名词

1. [U 不可数名词] 注意力
If you give someone or something your attention, you look at them, listen to them, or think about them carefully.
双语例句
例：
You have my undivided attention.
我全部的注意力都在你身上。
例：
Later he turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the city.
后来他把注意力转向了该市形势严峻的住房问题。
2. [U 不可数名词] （尤指公众的）关注
Attention is great interest that is shown in someone or something, particularly by the general public.
近义词
interest
双语例句
例：
Volume Two, subtitled 'The Lawyers', will also attract considerable attention.
副标题为《律师》的第2卷也会引起广泛关注。
例：
The research attracted international attention.
该研究吸引了国际社会的关注。
例：
The conference may help to focus attention on the economy.
该会议可能有助于将关注焦点放在经济上。
3. [U 不可数名词] 照料
If someone or something is getting attention, they are being dealt with or cared for.
双语例句
例：
Each year more than two million household injuries need medical attention.
每年有二百多万起在家受伤、需要医疗救治的案例。
4. [U 不可数名词] （引起某人）注意
If you bring something to someone's attention or draw their attention to it, you tell them about it or make them notice it.
双语例句
例：
If we don't keep bringing this to the attention of the people, nothing will be done.
如果我们无法让公众一直关注此事，就会一事无成。

PHRASE. 习语

attract someone's attention , catch someone's attention
1. 突然引起某人的注意
If someone or something attracts your attention or catches your attention, you suddenly notice them.
双语例句
例：
A faint aroma of coffee attracted his attention.
一股淡淡的咖啡香味吸引了他的注意。
pay attention
1. 注意
If you pay attention to someone, you watch them, listen to them, or take notice of them. If you pay no attention to someone, you behave as if you are not aware of them or as if they are not important.
双语例句
例：
More than ever before, the food industry is paying attention to young consumers.
现在，食品业比以往任何时候都更加关注年轻消费者。
例：
Other people walk along the beach at night, so I didn't pay any attention at first.
晚上还有其他人在沙滩上散步，所以一开始我并没注意。
stand to attention
1. 立正
When people stand to attention, they stand straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides.
双语例句
例：
Soldiers in full combat gear stood to attention.
全副武装的士兵们立正站着。