什么是 “Pay Attention”？
“Pay attention” 是一个常见的英语动词短语，意思是“注意”或“留意”。它通常用于提醒他人集中精神或关注某事。 在实际使用中，它常与介词 to 搭配，构成 “pay attention to + 名词/动名词” 的结构。
Please pay attention to the teacher.（请认真听老师讲课。）
常见固定搭配
- pay attention to something/someone —— 注意某事/某人
She always pays attention to details. - pay close attention —— 密切注意
Pay close attention to the safety instructions. - pay special attention to —— 特别注意
You should pay special attention to your pronunciation. - pay more/less attention —— 多/少注意
He pays less attention to fashion than his sister does. - pay full attention —— 全神贯注
During the exam, you must pay full attention to every question.
使用注意事项
- “Pay attention” 后必须接 to 才能带宾语；不能说 “pay attention something”。
- 在否定句中，通常说 “don’t pay attention to...”，表示“不要在意……”。
Don’t pay attention to what he said. - 口语中有时会省略主语和助动词，直接说 “Pay attention!” 作为命令。
实用例句集锦
Children need to learn how to pay attention in class.
The manager paid close attention to customer feedback.
If you pay attention to the signs, you won’t get lost.
I didn’t pay enough attention to the warning.
Please pay attention! This is important.