attention 是什么意思？attention 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: plural attentions

1. uncountable noun [usually with poss]

If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.

You have my undivided attention.

Later he turned his attention to the desperate state of housing in the province.

...young children with short attention spans.

Synonyms: thinking, thought, mind, notice More Synonyms of attention

2. uncountable noun

Attention is great interest that is shown in someone or something, particularly by the general public.

Volume Two, sub-titled 'The Lawyers', will also attract considerable attention.

The conference may help to focus attention on the economy.

3. uncountable noun

If someone or something is getting attention, they are being dealt with or cared for.

Each year more than two million household injuries need medical attention.

...a demanding baby who seems to want attention 24 hours a day.

Synonyms: care, support, concern, treatment More Synonyms of attention

4. plural noun

You can refer to someone's efforts to help you, or the interest they show in you, as their attentions, especially if you dislike or disapprove of them.

The only way to escape the unwanted attentions of the local men was not to go out. [+ of]

The meeting was held away from the attentions of the media.

Some men are flattered by the attentions of a young woman.

5. uncountable noun [usually with poss]

If you bring something to someone's attention or draw their attention to it, you tell them about it or make them notice it.

If we don't keep bringing this to the attention of the people, nothing will be done. [+ of]

We conclude by drawing attention to the issues around which the debate should focus.

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