| 释义 |
at·ten·tion /əˈtenʃən/ n. | int. | phr.
I n.
1. 注意；专心；留心
He talked loudly, but no one paid him any attention. 他大声说着，可是没人听他。
We have given close attention to these needs. 我们已对这些需求加以密切注意。
It's come to my attention that the boy stutters. 我已开始注意到这个男孩说话口吃。
Let me have your attention! 请注意听我讲话!
He was all attention and waited for me to go on. 他全神贯注地等我说下去。
2. 注意力
Our chief attention should be focused on economic recovery. 我们的主要注意力应集中在经济复苏上。
The speaker drew attention to the point at issue. 演讲者把人们的注意力引向争论的焦点。
Don't let your attention wander. 思想不要开小差。
3. 考虑；关心；照料
a problem requiring prompt attention 需要立即考虑的问题
The professor showed her much attention and gave her some private coaching. 教授对她很关心，给她一些个别辅导。
We have passed your order to our agents for attention. 我们已把你的定单转请我们的代理商办理。
He needs medical attention. 他需要医生治疗。
Everybody requires the attention of a barber regularly. 人人都要定期理发。
4. 修理，检修
The brakes need attention. 刹车需要检修一下。
5. 礼貌，客气；[attentions] (尤指求爱时表现的)殷勤
attention to a stranger 对陌生人的礼貌
a suitor's attentions to a woman 求婚者对女子的殷勤
pay one's attentions to a lady 向女子求爱
The postman exposed himself to the uncivil attentions of the dog. 邮递员遭到那条狗凶恶的吠叫。
6. 立正姿势；立正口令
stand at (或 to) attention 立正站着
The guards snapped to attention. 卫士们啪的一声立正。
II int.
1. (口令)立正!
2. (有要事向大家宣布时说)注意!
[<L attentiō < attendere to apply the mind to, to attend] phr. call sb.'s attention to sth. 叫某人注意某事 |