attention
gb/ətˈɛnʃən/ us/ətˈɛnʃən/
A2
อังกฤษ
~ 800
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
คำนาม
A2
state
1
mental focus on something
When you keep your mind on one thing and think about it carefully.
รูปแบบการใช้:
pay [attention] to [something/someone]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'attention' (a noun) with 'attend' (a verb meaning 'to be present at' or 'to take care of').
คำพ้องความหมาย
focus (Implies sustained mental effort directed at something specific.)
คำตรงข้าม
distraction (A state of having one's thoughts pulled away from the intended focus.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
pay attention
|draw attention
|get attention
|attention span
|call attention
หัวข้อ
daily life
|education
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
คำนาม
A2
state
2
notice or interest toward something
When people look at or listen to someone or something because they are interested.
รูปแบบการใช้:
get [someone’s] attention
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Some learners confuse this with 'intention' because they sound similar, but 'attention' is about noticing, not planning.
คำพ้องความหมาย
notice (More general term for observing or becoming aware of something.)
คำตรงข้าม
neglect (Failure to give notice or interest to something that might require it.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
attract attention
|seek attention
|grab attention
|media attention
หัวข้อ
daily life
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
คำนาม
B1
state
3
upright military stance
A way soldiers stand very straight with feet together and arms by their sides.
รูปแบบการใช้:
stand at [attention]
คำพ้องความหมาย
stance (A general word for a way of standing; 'attention' is a specific formal stance.)
คำตรงข้าม
at ease (A more relaxed military stance compared to 'attention'.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
stand at attention
|come to attention
หัวข้อ
military
|sports
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- 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.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
attention
IPA
GB/ətˈɛnʃən/
US/ətˈɛnʃən/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
at - ten - tion (3 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ten)
รูปคำ
Noun
- Base: attention
- Plural: attention, attentions
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
attentions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inattention
noun
inattentive
adjective
inattentively
adverb
วลีและสำนวน
call attention to
1/kˈɔl ətˈɛnʃən tə/
fixed phrase
highlight something for others
To make people notice or think about something important.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.
ตัวอย่าง
- 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.