attention
noun [ U ] uk/əˈten.ʃən/ us/əˈten.ʃən/
(NOTICE)
B1 注意，留心；考虑；关心
notice, thought, or interest
Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please? 女士们、先生们，请大家注意一下好吗？
They're organizing a campaign to draw people's attention to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars. 他们正在组织一场运动，目的是使人们意识到开车对环境造成的危害。
Wait a moment and I'll give you my full/undivided attention (= I'll listen to and think about only you). 等一下，过一会儿我就可以全神贯注听你说了。
After an hour, my attention started to wander (= I stopped taking notice). 一小时后，我开始走神儿了。
get/attract/catch someone's attentionB2 吸引…的注意
to make someone notice you
I knocked on the window to get her attention. 我敲了敲窗，以使她注意到我。
pay attention (to something/someone)B1 集中注意力（于…）
to watch, listen to, or think about something or someone carefully or with interest
If you don't pay attention now, you'll get it all wrong later. 如果你现在不注意，后面就会错得一塌糊涂。
Don't pay any attention to Nina - she doesn't know what she's talking about. 别理睬尼娜——她都不知道自己在说什么。
He wasn't paying attention to the safety instructions. 他没有注意安全指示。
the centre of attention 焦点
the thing or person that a lot of people notice
He likes telling jokes and being the centre of attention at parties. 他喜欢讲笑话，成为派对上的焦点。
turn your attention(s) to something/someone 开始关注…
to start to think about or consider a particular thing or person
Many countries are starting to turn their attention to new forms of energy. 许多国家现在已开始把注意力转到新型能源上来。
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- The war has diverted attention away from the country's economic problems.
- Please excuse me from the rest of the meeting - I've just received a phone call that requires my immediate attention.
- He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.
- I prodded her in the back to get her attention.
- Pay attention to what she's saying because she won't explain it a second time.
(CARE)
特别护理;特别处理
special care or treatment
The paintwork will need a little attention. 油漆活需要特别下些功夫。
If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. 如果症状不减轻，请马上就医。
(WAY OF STANDING)
（尤指军队中的）立正（姿势）
(especially in the armed forces) a way of standing, with the feet together, arms by your sides, head up, and shoulders back, and not moving
soldiers standing at/to attention 立正站立的士兵