attention
gb/ətˈɛnʃən/ us/ətˈɛnʃən/
A2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
A2
state
1
mental focus on something
When you keep your mind on one thing and think about it carefully.
Vzorec užití:
pay [attention] to [something/someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attention' (a noun) with 'attend' (a verb meaning 'to be present at' or 'to take care of').
Synonyma
focus (Implies sustained mental effort directed at something specific.)
Antonyma
distraction (A state of having one's thoughts pulled away from the intended focus.)
Kolokace
pay attention
|draw attention
|get attention
|attention span
|call attention
Témata
daily life
|education
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Please pay attention to the road while driving.
- The teacher tried to get the students’ attention before starting the lesson.
- Her attention was completely on the book she was reading.
- He quickly lost attention during the long meeting.
- The loud noise caught my attention.
Učební příklady
- Please pay attention to me.
- I need your attention now.
- Pay attention in class.
- She gave her full attention to the baby.
- The music got his attention.
Podstatné jméno
A2
state
2
notice or interest toward something
When people look at or listen to someone or something because they are interested.
Vzorec užití:
get [someone’s] attention
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse this with 'intention' because they sound similar, but 'attention' is about noticing, not planning.
Synonyma
notice (More general term for observing or becoming aware of something.)
Antonyma
neglect (Failure to give notice or interest to something that might require it.)
Kolokace
attract attention
|seek attention
|grab attention
|media attention
Témata
daily life
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The bright colors are designed to attract attention.
- She enjoys being the center of attention at parties.
- His strange behavior drew the attention of the police.
- The story received little media attention.
- He tapped the microphone to get everyone’s attention.
Učební příklady
- She likes a lot of attention.
- The dog wanted my attention.
- He called my name to get my attention.
- Her dress got a lot of attention.
- The news got much attention.
Podstatné jméno
B1
state
3
upright military stance
A way soldiers stand very straight with feet together and arms by their sides.
Vzorec užití:
stand at [attention]
Synonyma
stance (A general word for a way of standing; 'attention' is a specific formal stance.)
Antonyma
at ease (A more relaxed military stance compared to 'attention'.)
Kolokace
stand at attention
|come to attention
Témata
military
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The soldiers stood at attention during the ceremony.
- When the officer entered, everyone came to attention.
- The guard remained at attention for hours.
- She snapped to attention when her name was called.
- The cadets stood at rigid attention.
Učební příklady
- The soldiers stand at attention.
- Stand at attention now.
- They stand at attention in front of the flag.
- The guard is at attention.
- He came to attention quickly.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
attention
IPA
GB/ətˈɛnʃən/
US/ətˈɛnʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
at - ten - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: attention
- Plural: attention, attentions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
attentions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inattention
noun
inattentive
adjective
inattentively
adverb
Výrazy
call attention to
1/kˈɔl ətˈɛnʃən tə/
fixed phrase
highlight something for others
To make people notice or think about something important.
Příklady
- The campaign calls attention to climate change issues.
- She called attention to the mistakes in the report.
get someone's attention
1/ɡˈɛt sˈʌmwˌʌnz ətˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
make someone notice you/something
To make someone look at you or listen to you.
Příklady
- He waved his hand to get the waiter’s attention.
- The movie’s opening scene really gets your attention.
attract attention
1/ətɹˈækt ətˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Make people notice
To make people look at or think about something.
Příklady
- His unusual hairstyle attracted a lot of attention.
- Her colorful dress attracted attention at the party.
- The ad is designed to attract customer attention.
- The ad was designed to attract attention quickly.
draw attention to
1/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
make others notice something
To make people see or know about something.
Příklady
- She wore a bright dress to draw attention to herself.
- The report draws attention to the need for better safety measures.
draw attention to
2/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
Cause people to notice something specific
To make people see or think about something.
Příklady
- The teacher drew attention to the mistake on the board.
- The article draws attention to climate change issues.
pay attention
1/pˈeɪ ətˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Focus your mind on something
To listen to, watch, or think about something carefully.
Příklady
- Please pay attention to the instructions so you don’t make mistakes.
- Pay attention to the instructions so you don't make mistakes.
- He paid close attention during the lecture.
- Children should pay attention in class.