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attention

N การ คำนึงถึง  การ พิจารณา อย่างสนใจ  kan-kam-nueng-thueng

 

attention

N การรักษา ที่ เหมาะสม  การปฏิบัติ ที่ สมควร  การ ดูแล  kan-rak-sa-ti-mol-som

 

attention

N การ เอาอกเอาใจ  การกระทำ อย่าง รักใคร่  kan-aol-ook-aol-jai

 

attention

N ความสนใจ  ความตั้งใจ  concentration heed inatention khwam-son-jai

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

ATTENTION

n. 1. The act of attending or heeding; the due application of the ear to sounds, or of the mind to objects presented to its contemplation. [Literally, a stretching towards. ]
They say the tongues of dying men
Enforce attention like deep harmony.
2. Act of civility, or courtesy; as attention to a stranger.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

ATTENTION

At *ten "tion, n. Etym: [L. attentio: cf. F. attention. ]

 

1. The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or special consideration; earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of attending. They say the tongues of dying men Enforce attention like deep harmony. Shak.

 

Note: Attention is consciousness and something more. It is consciousness voluntarily applied, under its law of limitations, to some determinate object; it is consciousness concentrated. Sir W. Hamilton.

 

2. An act of civility or courtesy; care for the comfort and pleasure of others; as, attentions paid to a stranger. To pay attention to, To pay one's attentions to, to be courteous or attentive to; to wait upon as a lover; to court.

 

Syn. -- Care; heed; study; consideration; application; advertence; respect; regard.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

attention

at ten tion |əˈtenCHən əˈtɛn (t )ʃən | noun 1 notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important: he drew attention to three spelling mistakes | you've never paid that much attention to her opinions. the mental faculty of considering or taking notice of someone or something: he turned his attention to the educational system. 2 the action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something: the business needed her attention | he failed to give the patient adequate medical attention. (attentions ) a person's interest in someone, esp. when unwelcome or regarded as excessive: his primary aim was to avoid the attentions of the newspapers. (attentions ) a person's actions intended to express interest of a sexual or romantic nature in someone, sometimes when unwelcome: she felt flattered by his attentions. 3 Military a position assumed by a soldier, standing very straight with the heels together and the arms straight down the sides of the body: the squadron stood to attention when we arrived | midshipmen standing at attention . [ as exclamation ] an order to assume such a position. DERIVATIVES at ten tion al |-CHənl |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin attentio (n- ), from the verb attendere (see attend ).

 

attention deficit disorder

at ten tion def i cit dis or der |əˈtɛn (t )ʃən ˈdɛfəsət dɪˈsɔrdər |(also attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ) (abbr.: ADD or ADHD ) noun any of a range of behavioral disorders occurring primarily in children, including such symptoms as poor concentration, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

 

attention-seeking

attention-seeking adjective attempting to attract the attention of other people, typically by disruptive or excessively extrovert behaviour: children who are homesick may engage in attention-seeking behaviour. DERIVATIVES attention-seeker noun

 

attention span

at ten tion span noun the length of time for which a person is able to concentrate mentally on a particular activity.

 

Oxford Dictionary

attention

at ¦ten |tion |əˈtɛnʃ (ə )n | noun [ mass noun ] 1 notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important: he drew attention to three spelling mistakes. the mental faculty of considering or taking notice of someone or something: he turned his attention to the educational system. 2 the action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something: her business needed her attention | he was found guilty of failing to give a patient adequate medical attention. (attentions ) things done to express interest in or please someone: she felt flattered by his attentions. 3 Military a position assumed by a soldier, standing very straight with the feet together and the arms straight down the sides of the body: Saunders stood stolidly to attention . [ as exclamation ] an order to assume a straight standing position. PHRASES pay attention take notice of someone or something: students used to know how to pay attention, even when the lecture was boring | if you pay attention to one thing, you have to ignore something else. you've never paid that much attention to her opinions. DERIVATIVES attentional adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin attentio (n- ), from the verb attendere (see attend ).

 

attention deficit disorder

attention deficit disorder (N. Amer. also attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ) noun any of a range of behavioural disorders occurring primarily in children, including such symptoms as poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties.

 

attention-seeking

attention-seeking adjective attempting to attract the attention of other people, typically by disruptive or excessively extrovert behaviour: children who are homesick may engage in attention-seeking behaviour. DERIVATIVES attention-seeker noun

 

attention span

at ¦ten |tion span noun the length of time for which a person is able to concentrate on a particular activity or subject.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

attention

attention noun 1 the issue needs further attention: consideration, contemplation, deliberation, thought, study, observation, scrutiny, investigation, action. 2 he tried to attract the attention of a policeman: awareness, notice, observation, heed, regard, scrutiny, surveillance. 3 adequate medical attention: care, treatment, ministration, succor, relief, aid, help, assistance. 4 (attentions ) he was effusive in his attentions: overtures, approaches, suit, wooing, courting; compliments, flattery; courtesy, politeness.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

attention

attention noun 1 the issue clearly needs further attention: observation, attentiveness, intentness, notice, concentration, heed, heedfulness, mindfulness, regard, scrutiny; contemplation, consideration, deliberation, thought, thinking, studying, investigation, action. 2 he was likely to attract the attention of a policeman: awareness, notice, observation, consciousness, heed, recognition, regard, scrutiny, surveillance, attentiveness; curiosity, inquisitiveness. 3 they failed to give adequate medical attention: care, treatment, therapy, ministration, succour, relief, support, aid, help, assistance, service. 4 the parson was effusive in his attentions: courtesy, civility, politeness, respect, gallantry, urbanity, deference; compliment, flattery, blandishment; overture, suggestion, approach, suit, pass, wooing, courting. PHRASES pay attention an assortment of motivational tools is necessary to keep them in class and paying attention: listen, be attentive, attend, concentrate on, concentrate on hearing, give ear to, lend an ear to; hang on someone's words.

 

French Dictionary

attention

attention n. f. nom féminin 1 Application. : Elle écoute avec attention. SYNONYME concentration . ANTONYME distraction ; inattention . Note Technique On attire, capte, détourne, réclame, retient l ’attention de quelqu ’un; on accorde de l ’attention, on prête attention à quelqu ’un, à quelque chose, on lui donne toute son attention; on signale quelque chose à l ’attention de quelqu ’un. 2 Gentillesse. : Quelle délicate attention! Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom intention, volonté, désir. LOCUTIONS À l ’attention de. Cette mention précise le nom du destinataire d ’un envoi lorsque celui-ci est acheminé à une entreprise, à un organisme. La mention est inscrite à gauche de l ’enveloppe, vis-à -vis de l ’indication de l ’adresse. : À l ’attention (et non *intention ) de M me Gaucher. Attirer l ’attention. Signaler. : J ’attire votre attention sur ce point. Faire attention. Prendre garde. : Tu devrais faire attention à ta bicyclette. Fais attention à ou de ne pas trébucher. Fais attention que ou à ce que les enfants soient vêtus chaudement. Note Syntaxique Suivie d ’un nom, la locution se construit avec la préposition à. Suivie d ’un verbe à l ’infinitif, la locution se construit avec les prépositions à, de. La locution peut aussi se construire avec que ou à ce que et un verbe au subjonctif. Prêter attention. Être attentif. : Il faut prêter attention à ces manœuvres.

 

attentionné

attentionné , ée adj. adjectif Prévenant, plein d ’attentions. : Un gentil mari bien attentionné pour sa femme et ses enfants.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

attention

at ten tion /əténʃ (ə )n /attend 名詞 s /-z /1 U a. 注意 (); 関心 ; 興味 give A one's (full [undivided ]) attention Aに (細心の )注意を払う attract public [media ] attention 世間 [マスコミ ]の関心を引く draw [call, turn ] (A's ) attention to B Bに (Aの )関心を向けさせる divert [distract ] attention from A Aから注意をそらす hold [keep ] A's attention Aの関心を引きつけておく b. 注目 , 気付くこと come to A's attention A 〈人 〉の気付くところとなる get attention 気を引く bring this matter to A's attention この事をAに知らせる attract [get, catch ] A's attention by waving 手を振ってA 〈人 〉に気付いてもらう Attention, please! ⦅丁寧に ⦆May [Can ] I have your attention, please? お客様にご案内申し上げます ; 皆様にお知らせいたします (!アナウンスのほかに司会者なども使う ) 2 U 配慮, 考慮 ; 手入れ, 修理 ; 治療 ; 世話 Thank you for your (prompt [immediate ]) attention .(早速に )ご配慮いただきありがとうございます (!商用文などで ) ▸ Students should receive individual attention .生徒は一人ひとりケアを受けるべきだ seek medical attention 医師の治療を受ける 3 U (軍隊での )気をつけの姿勢 stand to [at ] attention 気をつけの姿勢をとる Attention! 気をつけ (!号令の合図; この場合の発音は /(ə )tenʃʌ́n /) 4 …宛 (!商用文などで担当の人名, 部署などを記すのに用いる; ⦅略 ⦆attn. , Attn .) Send a letter to Warner Brothers, Attn .: Friends ワーナーブラザーズの番組 「フレンズ 」係までお手紙をください for the attention of the chief manager ⦅主に英 ⦆支配人様へ (!for the attention ofはFAOと略されることがある ) 5 U C ⦅書 ⦆思いやり, 丁重さ ;通例 s 〗親切な行為 ; ⦅非難して ⦆おせっかい pay one's attentions to a lady 婦人にいんぎんな接し方をする ~́ d ficit (hyperact vity ) dis rder 〘医 〙AD (H )D .~́ sp n 注意持続時間 .