attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ noun plural attentions
plural attentions
Learner's definition of ATTENTION
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: the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something注意；关注；注意力 [noncount]
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We focused our attention on this particular poem.我们关注到这首不寻常的诗。
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My attention wasn't really on the game.我的注意力并没有真的放在这场比赛上。
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The game was boring and my attention began to wander. [=I was losing interest in the game and started thinking about other things]这场比赛很无聊，我开始走神了。
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You need to pay more attention in school.你在学校上课要用心些。
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Please give me your undivided/full/complete attention. [=please listen carefully and concentrate on what I am saying and doing]请把注意力完全放在我这里。
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The movie keeps/holds your attention [=interest] right to the very end.这部影片从始至终扣人心弦。
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Her job requires careful attention to detail.她的工作需要特别仔细。
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You need to pay more attention to the teacher.你要更加认真地听老师讲。
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Don't pay any attention to what the other kids say. [=ignore what the other kids say]不要管其他孩子怎么说。
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It's time to turn/give our attention to the next project.我们应该开始关注下一个项目了。
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Pay (close/careful) attention to what he says.仔细听他说些什么。
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◊ This sense is sometimes used as an interjection.此义项有时用作感叹词。
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[noncount] : notice, interest, or awareness关注；兴趣；意识 -
She likes all the attention she is getting from the media/press.她喜欢吸引媒体对自己的关注。
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The actor avoids drawing attention to himself.那个男演员避免引起别人的关注。
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The book has received/attracted national attention.那本书受到全国的关注。
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The trial is getting a lot of public attention.这个审判引起了公众极大的关注。
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The children were competing for the teacher's attention.孩子们争先恐后要引起老师的注意。
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A cat on a leash is sure to attract attention.拴着皮带的猫肯定很起眼。
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Your hard work and dedication have not escaped my attention. [=I have noticed your hard work and dedication]你的努力和敬业我都注意到了。
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The book's title grabbed/caught my attention. [=the title caused me to look at the book]这本书的名字引起了我的注意。
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He was trying to divert/distract attention away from his friend's mistake. [=he was trying to keep people from noticing or thinking about his friend's mistake]他正想方设法掩盖他朋友的过失。
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We tried to attract/get your attention [=we tried to get you to see us], but you didn't hear us calling you.我们想要引起你注意，但你没听见我们喊你。
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Thank you for bringing the matter to my attention. [=making me aware of the matter]谢谢你让我知道这件事。
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It has been brought to my attention [=I've been made aware] that the meeting has been canceled.有人通知我会议取消了。
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I would like to call/bring your attention to a problem we are having.我想请您关注我们正面临的一个问题。
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It came to my attention [=I noticed] that several items were missing from my office.我发现我的办公室里有几件东西不见了。
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It has come to my attention [=I have been made aware] that some people were offended by my comments.我意识到我的评论冒犯了一些人。
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He loves being the center of attention. [=he loves being noticed and watched by many people]他非常喜欢成为人们关注的焦点。
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[noncount] : special care or treatment照料；留心；关怀 -
Be sure the dog gets plenty of attention.对这条狗一定要多加照料。
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The house is in good shape, but the porch needs some attention.房子的状况良好，但是门廊需要修理一下。
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The victim needed immediate medical attention.受害者需要马上得到医治。
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attentions [plural] : acts of kindness, care, or courtesy : acts that show affection or admiration for someone（对某人表示好感的）殷勤，关心 5
[noncount] : the way a soldier stands with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides立正 —
often used as a command常用作命令
at attention
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or to attention : standing silently with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides立正 — compare at ease at 1ease 2
: in a position that shows careful listening or attention立起（倾听）