attention

noun

at·ten·tion ə-ˈten(t)-shən How to pronounce attention (audio)

sense 4 often (ə-)ˌten(ch)-ˈhət

: the act or state of applying the mind to something

Our attention was on the game.

You should pay attention to what she says.

: a condition of readiness for such attention involving especially a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity

Students, do I have your attention?

: observation, notice

especially : consideration with a view to action

a problem requiring prompt attention

: an act of civility or courtesy especially in courtship

She welcomed his attentions.

: sympathetic consideration of the needs and wants of others : attentiveness

She lavished attention on her children.

: a position assumed by a soldier with heels together, body erect, arms at the sides, and eyes to the front

(US) The troops stood at attention. = (British) The troops stood to attention.

—often used as a command

attentional

ə-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce attention (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

We focused our attention on this particular poem. My attention wasn't really on the game. You need to pay more attention in school. She likes all the attention she is getting from the media. The actor avoids drawing attention to himself. The book has received national attention. The trial is getting a lot of public attention. The children were competing for the teacher's attention. A cat on a leash is sure to attract attention. I would like to call your attention to a problem we are having. See More

Recent Examples on the Web President Joe Biden reprised his call for more investment and attention to cancer research Monday, marking the 60th anniversary of JFK’s moonshot speech.

Mohana Ravindranath, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 Whelan's relatives have sought to keep attention on his case, anxious that it has been overshadowed in the public eye by the focus on the far more prominent Griner — a two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time WNBA all-star.

Eric Tucker, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Keeping a reader’s attention is harder than ever, and VandeHei, Allen, and Schwartz know it.

Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Keeping that story alive is of critical importance to leaders in the city, who hope the national attention can help garner the resources to address Jackson’s decades-long infrastructure struggles.

Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The families say that Ukraine was committed to finding justice for the victims — but Russia’s invasion diverted prosecutors’ attention to investigating war crimes at home.

Claire Parker, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 All the nation’s big TV-news outlets have built new massive streaming-video hubs, the better to capture attention from younger viewers more inclined to seek out the latest headlines from social media or on-demand video.

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Sep. 2022 Cylindrical soldiers stand at attention, their uniforms a riot of color.

Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Whelan's relatives have sought to keep attention on his case, anxious that it has been overshadowed in the public eye by the focus on the far more prominent Griner — a two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time WNBA all-star.

Eric Tucker, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

attention

noun

at·ten·tion ə-ˈten-shən How to pronounce attention (audio)

: the act or the power of fixing the mind on something : careful listening or watching

Pay attention to what happens next.

: notice, interest, or awareness

attract attention

: careful thinking about something so as to be able to take action on it

This matter requires immediate attention.

: special care or treatment

His scrape did not require medical attention.

: an act of kindness or politeness

His hospitable attentions were brief … being confined to a shake of a hand …

Washington Irving, "Sleepy Hollow"

: the way a soldier stands with the body stiff and straight, heels together, and arms at the sides

Medical Definition

attention

noun

at·ten·tion ə-ˈten-chən How to pronounce attention (audio)

: the act or state of attending : the application of the mind to any object of sense or thought

: an organismic condition of selective awareness or perceptual receptivity

specifically : the complex of neuromuscular adjustments that permit maximum excitability or responsiveness to a given class of stimuli

: the process of focusing consciousness to produce greater vividness and clarity of certain of its contents relative to others

单词	attentions
释义	attention noun at·ten·tion ə-ˈten(t)-shən sense 4 often (ə-)ˌten(ch)-ˈhət 1 a : the act or state of applying the mind to something Our attention was on the game. You should pay attention to what she says. b : a condition of readiness for such attention involving especially a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity Students, do I have your attention? 2 : observation, notice especially : consideration with a view to action a problem requiring prompt attention 3 a : an act of civility or courtesy especially in courtship She welcomed his attentions. b : sympathetic consideration of the needs and wants of others : attentiveness She lavished attention on her children. 4 : a position assumed by a soldier with heels together, body erect, arms at the sides, and eyes to the front (US) The troops stood at attention. = (British) The troops stood to attention. —often used as a command attentional ə-ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl adjective Synonyms absorption concentration engrossment enthrallment immersion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We focused our attention on this particular poem. My attention wasn't really on the game. You need to pay more attention in school. She likes all the attention she is getting from the media. The actor avoids drawing attention to himself. The book has received national attention. The trial is getting a lot of public attention. The children were competing for the teacher's attention. A cat on a leash is sure to attract attention. I would like to call your attention to a problem we are having. See More Recent Examples on the Web President Joe Biden reprised his call for more investment and attention to cancer research Monday, marking the 60th anniversary of JFK’s moonshot speech. Mohana Ravindranath, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 Whelan's relatives have sought to keep attention on his case, anxious that it has been overshadowed in the public eye by the focus on the far more prominent Griner — a two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time WNBA all-star. Eric Tucker, Chron, 15 Sep. 2022 Keeping a reader’s attention is harder than ever, and VandeHei, Allen, and Schwartz know it. Colin Dickey, The New Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Keeping that story alive is of critical importance to leaders in the city, who hope the national attention can help garner the resources to address Jackson’s decades-long infrastructure struggles. Time, 15 Sep. 2022 The families say that Ukraine was committed to finding justice for the victims — but Russia’s invasion diverted prosecutors’ attention to investigating war crimes at home. Claire Parker, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 All the nation’s big TV-news outlets have built new massive streaming-video hubs, the better to capture attention from younger viewers more inclined to seek out the latest headlines from social media or on-demand video. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Sep. 2022 Cylindrical soldiers stand at attention, their uniforms a riot of color. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Whelan's relatives have sought to keep attention on his case, anxious that it has been overshadowed in the public eye by the focus on the far more prominent Griner — a two-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time WNBA all-star. Eric Tucker, ajc, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English attencioun, from Latin attention-, attentio, from attendere — see attend First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing attention attention line attention deficit disorder attention span attract/get someone's attention attention deficit hyperactivity disorder grab/catch one's attention escape one's attention come to someone's attention divert/distract attention bring the matter to someone's attention bring to someone's attention center of attention not pay any attention to pay attention snap to attention pay no attention to pay attention to stand at attention the center of attention undivided/full/complete attention stand to attention keeps/holds one's attention attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to attention at attention See More attention line attention deficit disorder attention span attract/get someone's attention attention deficit hyperactivity disorder grab/catch one's attention escape one's attention come to someone's attention divert/distract attention bring the matter to someone's attention bring to someone's attention center of attention not pay any attention to pay attention snap to attention pay no attention to pay attention to stand at attention the center of attention undivided/full/complete attention stand to attention keeps/holds one's attention attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to attention at attention See More Kids Definition attention noun at·ten·tion ə-ˈten-shən 1 : the act or the power of fixing the mind on something : careful listening or watching Pay attention to what happens next. 2 : notice, interest, or awareness attract attention 3 : careful thinking about something so as to be able to take action on it This matter requires immediate attention. 4 : special care or treatment His scrape did not require medical attention. 5 : an act of kindness or politeness His hospitable attentions were brief … being confined to a shake of a hand … Washington Irving, "Sleepy Hollow" 6 : the way a soldier stands with the body stiff and straight, heels together, and arms at the sides Medical Definition attention noun at·ten·tion ə-ˈten-chən 1 : the act or state of attending : the application of the mind to any object of sense or thought 2 a : an organismic condition of selective awareness or perceptual receptivity specifically : the complex of neuromuscular adjustments that permit maximum excitability or responsiveness to a given class of stimuli b : the process of focusing consciousness to produce greater vividness and clarity of certain of its contents relative to others attentions noun plural of attention as in gestures an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners she enjoyed her suitor's old-school attentions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance gestures courtesies amenities pleasantries civilities manners greetings formalities respects honors rituals ceremonies regards rules rites addresses favors etiquettes graces observances forms decorums devoirs proprieties mores protocols
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attention

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