attention

noun

OPAL S

/əˈtenʃn/

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listening/looking carefully

[uncountable] attention (to something/somebody) the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/something

the report’s attention to detail
He turned his attention back to the road again.
His attention turned to other matters.
Public attention is focused on the issue of plastic pollution.
Please pay close attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying.
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important).
She doesn't pay her children much attention.
She tried to attract the waiter's attention.
The event has attracted a lot of media attention.
The exhibition has received special attention from the media.
The problem has been getting little attention in the press.
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument.
An article in the newspaper caught my attention.
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention.
As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention.
Small children have a very short attention span.
(formal) These issues should be brought to the attention of the public.
(formal) It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that…
(formal) He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing.
(formal) Can I have your attention please?

Language Bank emphasisemphasisHighlighting an important point

- This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
- Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital.
- It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.
- It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
- Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.
- I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.
- Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.
- Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.

Extra Examples

Films with big stars always attract great attention.
He devoted all his attention to his mother.
He was convicted of driving without due care and attention.
I felt my attention wandering during the lecture.
In this chapter we confine our attention to non-renewable energy sources.
My boss was grateful that I had brought the matter to her attention.
Please pay extra attention to what I'm about to tell you.
Policy-makers paid scant attention to the wider issues.
She was surrounded by men all vying for her attention.
The company decided to refocus its attention back onto its traditional strengths and expertise.
There was something in the way he spoke that riveted her attention.
an interesting essay that repays close attention
dozens of concerns jostling for your attention
Attention has now shifted to the presidential elections.
Media attention focused today on the prince's business affairs.
The issue of climate change has received considerable attention in recent times.
Wherever he goes, he commands attention.
They listened with rapt attention.
The government is trying to divert attention away from the economy.
The focus of attention must now be how to improve the economy.
His music deserves more scholarly attention.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

full
rapt
undivided
…

verb + attention

devote
direct
give (somebody/something)
…

attention + verb

focus
shift
turn
…

attention + noun

span

preposition

for somebody’s attention

phrases

attention to detail
care and attention
the centre/center of attention
…

See full entry

treatment/actions

[uncountable] special care, action or treatment

He received urgent medical attention.
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired).
for the attention of… (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it)

soldiers

[uncountable] the position soldiers take when they stand very straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides

to stand at/to attention

compare (stand) at ease

Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin attentio(n-), from the verb attendere, from ad- ‘to’ + tendere ‘stretch’.

单词	attention
释义	attention noun OPAL S /əˈtenʃn/ /əˈtenʃn/ jump to other results listening/looking carefully [uncountable] attention (to something/somebody) the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/something the report’s attention to detail He turned his attention back to the road again. His attention turned to other matters. Public attention is focused on the issue of plastic pollution. Please pay close attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). She doesn't pay her children much attention. She tried to attract the waiter's attention. The event has attracted a lot of media attention. The exhibition has received special attention from the media. The problem has been getting little attention in the press. I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. An article in the newspaper caught my attention. I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention. Small children have a very short attention span. (formal) These issues should be brought to the attention of the public. (formal) It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that… (formal) He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. (formal) Can I have your attention please? Language Bank emphasisemphasisHighlighting an important point This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees. Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital. It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here. It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across. Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen. I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication. Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak. Extra Examples Films with big stars always attract great attention. He devoted all his attention to his mother. He was convicted of driving without due care and attention. I felt my attention wandering during the lecture. In this chapter we confine our attention to non-renewable energy sources. My boss was grateful that I had brought the matter to her attention. Please pay extra attention to what I'm about to tell you. Policy-makers paid scant attention to the wider issues. She was surrounded by men all vying for her attention. The company decided to refocus its attention back onto its traditional strengths and expertise. There was something in the way he spoke that riveted her attention. an interesting essay that repays close attention dozens of concerns jostling for your attention Attention has now shifted to the presidential elections. Media attention focused today on the prince's business affairs. The issue of climate change has received considerable attention in recent times. Wherever he goes, he commands attention. They listened with rapt attention. The government is trying to divert attention away from the economy. The focus of attention must now be how to improve the economy. His music deserves more scholarly attention. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective full rapt undivided … verb + attention devote direct give (somebody/something) … attention + verb focus shift turn … attention + noun span preposition for somebody’s attention phrases attention to detail care and attention the centre/center of attention … See full entry treatment/actions [uncountable] special care, action or treatment He received urgent medical attention. The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). for the attention of… (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) see also FAO Extra Examples She was in need of medical attention. His injuries required immediate attention. It's clear that a great deal of care and attention was put into the movie sets. She lavishes attention on those silly little dogs. a matter requiring urgent attention Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective constant individual personal … verb + attention devote give lavish … See full entry [countable, usually plural] things that somebody does to try to please you or to show their interest in you She tried to escape the unwanted attentions of her former boyfriend. Her primary aim was to avoid the attentions of the newspapers. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective full rapt undivided … verb + attention devote direct give (somebody/something) … attention + verb focus shift turn … attention + noun span preposition for somebody’s attention phrases attention to detail care and attention the centre/center of attention … See full entry soldiers [uncountable] the position soldiers take when they stand very straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides to stand at/to attention compare (stand) at ease Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin attentio(n-), from the verb attendere, from ad- ‘to’ + tendere ‘stretch’. attention exclamation /əˈtenʃn/ /əˈtenʃn/ jump to other results used for asking people to listen to something that is being announced Attention, please! Passengers for flight KL412 are requested to go to gate 21 immediately. used for ordering soldiers to stand to attention Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin attentio(n-), from the verb attendere, from ad- ‘to’ + tendere ‘stretch’.
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