attention
gb/ətˈɛnʃən/ us/ətˈɛnʃən/
A2
Anglų
~ 800
figyelem, vigyázzállás
DAIKTAVARDIS
A2
1
figyelem
A2
Vartosenos šablonas:
pay [attention] to [something/someone]
Please pay attention to the road while driving.
Kérlek, vezetés közben figyelj az útra.
The teacher tried to get the students’ attention before starting the lesson.
A tanár megpróbálta magára vonni a diákok figyelmét, mielőtt elkezdte az órát.
Her attention was completely on the book she was reading.
He quickly lost attention during the long meeting.
The loud noise caught my attention.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
Please pay attention to me.
Kérlek, figyelj rám.
I need your attention now.
Most szükségem van a figyelmedre.
Pay attention in class.
She gave her full attention to the baby.
The music got his attention.
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attention' (a noun) with 'attend' (a verb meaning 'to be present at' or 'to take care of').
Reikšmė
mental focus on something
Kolokacijos
pay attention
|draw attention
|get attention
|attention span
|call attention
Sinonimai
focus (Implies sustained mental effort directed at something specific.)
Antonimai
distraction (A state of having one's thoughts pulled away from the intended focus.)
Temos
daily life
|education
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
When you keep your mind on one thing and think about it carefully.
The act of concentrating your mind on a particular object, task, or person.
DAIKTAVARDIS
A2
2
figyelem
A2
Vartosenos šablonas:
get [someone’s] attention
The bright colors are designed to attract attention.
Az élénk színek arra szolgálnak, hogy magukra vonják a figyelmet.
She enjoys being the center of attention at parties.
Szereti, ha a bulikon ő van a figyelem középpontjában.
His strange behavior drew the attention of the police.
The story received little media attention.
He tapped the microphone to get everyone’s attention.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
She likes a lot of attention.
Szereti, ha sok figyelmet kap.
The dog wanted my attention.
A kutya magára akarta vonni a figyelmemet.
He called my name to get my attention.
Her dress got a lot of attention.
The news got much attention.
Dažna klaida:
Some learners confuse this with 'intention' because they sound similar, but 'attention' is about noticing, not planning.
Reikšmė
notice or interest toward something
Kolokacijos
attract attention
|seek attention
|grab attention
|media attention
Sinonimai
notice (More general term for observing or becoming aware of something.)
Antonimai
neglect (Failure to give notice or interest to something that might require it.)
Temos
daily life
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
When people look at or listen to someone or something because they are interested.
Notice taken of someone or something, indicating interest or awareness.
DAIKTAVARDIS
B1
3
vigyázzállás
B2
Vartosenos šablonas:
stand at [attention]
The soldiers stood at attention during the ceremony.
A katonák vigyázzban álltak az ünnepség alatt.
When the officer entered, everyone came to attention.
Amikor a tiszt belépett, mindenki vigyázzba állt.
The guard remained at attention for hours.
She snapped to attention when her name was called.
The cadets stood at rigid attention.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
The soldiers stand at attention.
A katonák vigyázzban állnak.
Stand at attention now.
Most állj vigyázzba.
They stand at attention in front of the flag.
The guard is at attention.
He came to attention quickly.
Reikšmė
upright military stance
Kolokacijos
stand at attention
|come to attention
Sinonimai
stance (A general word for a way of standing; 'attention' is a specific formal stance.)
Antonimai
at ease (A more relaxed military stance compared to 'attention'.)
Temos
military
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Apibrėžimas
A way soldiers stand very straight with feet together and arms by their sides.
A position in which soldiers stand very straight with feet together and arms at their sides, often as a sign of respect or readiness.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
attention
IPA
GB/ətˈɛnʃən/
US/ətˈɛnʃən/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
at - ten - tion (3 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: attention
- Plural: attention, attentions
Žodžių šeima
Forms
attentions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inattention
noun
inattentive
adjective
inattentively
adverb
Posakiai
call attention to
1/kˈɔl ətˈɛnʃən tə/
fixed phrase
highlight something for others
To make people notice or think about something important.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.