5
N‑UNCOUNT
[usu with poss] If you
bring
something to
someone's
attention
or
draw
their
attention
to
it, you tell them about it or make them notice it. □ [+
6
PHRASE
If someone or something
attracts
your
attention
or
catches
your
attention
, you suddenly notice them. □
7
PHRASE
If you
pay attention
to
someone, you watch them, listen to them, or take notice of them. If you
pay no attention
to
someone, you behave as if you are not aware of them or as if they are not important. □ [+
8
PHRASE
When people
stand to attention
or
stand at attention
, they stand straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides. □
1
2
3
4
1
thought:
mind:
scrutiny:
observation:
3
care:
support:
treatment:
at|te n|tion de fi|cit dis|o r|der N‑UNCOUNT Attention deficit disorder is a condition where people, especially children, are unable to concentrate on anything for very long and so find it difficult to learn and often behave in inappropriate ways. The abbreviation ADD is often used.
at|te n|tion de fi|cit hyper|ac|ti v|ity dis|o r|der N‑UNCOUNT Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition where people, especially children, are extremely active and unable to concentrate on anything for very long, with the result that they find it difficult to learn and often behave in inappropriate ways. The abbreviation ADHD is often used.
atte
ntion-grabbing
ADJ
[usu ADJ
n] An
attention-grabbing
remark or activity is one that is intended to make people notice it. □
at|ten|tive /əte nt I v/
1
ADJ
If you are
attentive
, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done. □
2
ADJ
Someone who is
attentive
is helpful and polite. □ [+