常见误区:是 “play attention to” 吗?
很多英语初学者会误说或误写成 play attention to,但这是 错误 的表达。
英语中表示“注意……”的正确短语是:pay attention to。
正确表达:Pay Attention To
Pay attention to 是一个固定搭配,意思是“注意……”、“关注……”。其中:
- pay 表示“付出”
- attention 是“注意力”
- to 是介词,后面接名词、代词或动名词
✅ Please pay attention to the teacher.
✅ She always pays attention to details.
✅ Paying attention to grammar helps you write better.
✅ She always pays attention to details.
✅ Paying attention to grammar helps you write better.
为什么不是 “Play Attention To”?
在英语中,“play” 通常用于游戏、音乐、角色等场景(如 play games, play piano, play a role),不与 “attention” 搭配。
“Attention” 是一种心理状态,需要用 “pay”(付出)来搭配,表示“投入注意力”。
常见错误 vs 正确用法对比
| 错误用法 ❌ | 正确用法 ✅ |
|---|---|
| He plays attention to his homework. | He pays attention to his homework. |
| Play attention to what I say! | Pay attention to what I say! |
小测试:你能找出错误吗?
下面哪一句是正确的?
- A. Please play attention to the road.
- B. Please pay attention to the road.