attention /əˈtɛnʃən/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully. 注意力

  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极为严重的住房状况。

• 2. 

  N-UNCOUNT Attention is great interest that is shown in someone or something, particularly by the general public. (尤指公众的) 关注

  例：

  Volume Two, subtitled "The Lawyers," will also attract considerable attention.

  副标题为《律师》的第2卷也将会引起极大的关注。

• 3. 

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

  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. 

  N-UNCOUNT If you bring something to someone's attention or draw their attention to it, you tell them about it or make them notice it. (引起某人) 注意

  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保持对此事的关注，那就将一事无成。

• 5. 

  PHRASE If someone or something attracts your attention or catches your attention, you suddenly notice them. 突然引起某人的注意

  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。

• 6. 

  PHRASE 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. 注意

  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的消费者。

• 7. 

  PHRASE When people stand at attention, they stand straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides. 立正

  例：

  Soldiers in full combat gear stood at attention.

  全副武装的士兵们立正站着。