Слово англійською: attention

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Переклад attention українською: ува́га, ува́жність (турбо́та і т. д.)

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attention

noun

/əˈtenʃn/

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 critics 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.
(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 the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
- The study highlights how important good communication is for an organization.
- Effective communication skills are essential.
- Excellent communication skills are crucial for a negotiator.
- Good communication skills are vital to career success.
- 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 non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
- An important point to remember is that good communication is a two-way process.
- 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.

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’.

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