attention/ə'ten∫ən/

n. the act of taking notice of or showing consideration for sth/sb

int. used for asking people to listen to sth that is being announced

n. [U] 注意，专心：Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please? 女士们，先生们，请注意。

◇I waved to attract/catch the waiter's attention. 我招手以引起服务员的注意。

int. 注意！：Attention, please! We're now preparing for our takeoff. 请注意！我们正准备起飞。

pay attention to sth 注意：The teacher asked his students to pay attention to the pronunciation of the word. 老师叫学生们注意该单词的发音。

构词attend + -tion

音组-ention/-en∫ən/

mention; invention

常犯错误

✗ Pay attention when driving on this road.

✓ Be careful when driving on this road. 在这条路上驾车要注意/小心。

[✌当提示一种危险的情形时，用be careful，不用pay attention]