notice, thought, or interest

Ladies and gentlemen, could I have your attention, please? 女士们、先生们，请大家注意一下好吗？

They're organizing a campaign to draw people's attention to the environmentally harmful effects of using their cars. 他们正在组织一场运动，目的是使人们意识到开车对环境造成的危害。

Wait a moment and I'll give you my full/undivided attention (= I'll listen to and think about only you). 等一下，过一会儿我就可以全神贯注听你说了。

After an hour, my attention started to wander (= I stopped taking notice). 一小时后，我开始走神儿了。

to make someone notice you

I knocked on the window to get her attention. 我敲了敲窗，以使她注意到我。

He was a quiet boy, who avoided attracting the attention of his teachers.

Jenkins yelled to attract the soldier's attention.

The man caught my attention at once because he looked so out of place in that setting.

I want recruiters to notice me, but I can't seem to get their attention.

to watch, listen to, or think about something or someone carefully or with interest

If you don't pay attention now, you'll get it all wrong later. 如果你现在不注意，后面就会错得一塌糊涂。

Don't pay any attention to Nina - she doesn't know what she's talking about. 别理睬尼娜——她都不知道自己在说什么。

He wasn't paying attention to the safety instructions. 他没有注意安全指示。

My father usually came home early, but he never paid much attention to us kids.

If you really pay attention, you can see how he develops the story and learn some techniques.

the thing or person that a lot of people notice

He likes telling jokes and being the centre of attention at parties. 他喜欢讲笑话，成为派对上的焦点。

She found herself the centre of attention wherever she went.

This week, Paris has been the centre of attention for the fashion world.

She's a flamboyant character, who likes to be the centre of attention.

She is used to being the centre of attention because of her incredible beauty.

to start to think about or consider a particular thing or person

Many countries are starting to turn their attention to new forms of energy. 许多国家现在已开始把注意力转到新型能源上来。

Both major parties are turning their attention to the upcoming elections.

Now that he had plenty of money, Jamieson turned his attentions to his real interest - art.

In this new novel, she turns her attention to climate change.

Some of our most capable scientists are turning their attention to developing alternative energy sources.

We are beginning to turn our attentions to organic farming.

special care or treatment

The paintwork will need a little attention. 油漆活需要特别下些功夫。

If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. 如果症状不减轻，请马上就医。

(especially in the armed forces) a way of standing, with the feet together, arms by your sides, head up, and shoulders back, and not moving

soldiers standing at/to attention 立正站立的士兵