attention

UK/ә'tenʃәn/US

NGSL 1kIELTSTOEFLA2

Definitions

The act of focusing the mind on something; notice or awareness

注意，注意力；留心

Special care or treatment given to someone

照料，关注

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

at-to, toward

tentstretch, extend

-ionact, process, state

=attention

The noun of attend: at- (toward) + tent (stretched form) + -ion (state) = "the state of stretching the mind toward" something. Attention is literally your mind reached out and focused. Built on attend.

Root tend still carries 40 more words

Common Collocations

1.pay attention注意，留心
2.draw attention引起注意
3.attention to detail对细节的关注
4.undivided attention全神贯注

Example Sentences

1.
Can I have your attention for a moment?
2.
The problem needs urgent attention.

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