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| ADHD n | initialism (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) | Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu i. |
| | (kıs.) | DEHB i. |
| | Mason has ADHD and finds it difficult to sit still in class. |
attention deficit disorder,
attention-deficit disorder n | (medical condition) | dikkat eksikliği bozukluğu i. |
| | Children with attention deficit disorder have trouble concentrating. |
| attention span n | (duration of concentration) | dikkat süresi i. |
| | Most adults have an attention span of about 20 minutes. |
| attention-seeking adj | (purposely drawing others' attention) | ilgi çekmeye çalışan s. |
| call attention to [sth] v expr | (point [sth] out) | -e dikkat çekmek f. |
| | | dikkatini çekmek f. |
| | The tour guide called our attention to an interesting plaque on the floor. |
| catch [sb]'s attention v expr | (attract notice) | dikkatini çekmek f. |
| | (mecazlı) | gözüne ilişmek f. |
| | As I was scrolling through videos, this one caught my attention. |
center of attention (US),
centre of attention (UK) n | (focal point) | odak noktası i. |
| | The photographer framed the photo in such a way as to ensure the flower was the centre of attention. |
center of attention (US),
centre of attention (UK) n | figurative (focus of interest) | ilgi odağı i. |
| | The painting was the centre of attention at the exhibition. |
| | The UAE was the centre of attention as the region's biggest football tournament came to the country. |
| demand attention vtr + n | (behave in attention-seeking way) | ilgi istemek, ilgi çekmeye çalışmak f. |
| | That child is constantly demanding attention. |
| demand attention vtr + n | (require urgent consideration) | dikkat gerektirmek f. |
| | Gun violence is a serious matter that demands attention. |
direct attention to [sth/sb],
direct [sb]'s attention to [sth/sb] v expr | (attract notice, highlight) | -e dikkatini çekmek f. |
| | | dikkatini bir yöne çevirmek f. |
| | I'd like to direct your attention to the graph at the top of Page 5 in the report. |
| distract [sb]'s attention⇒ vtr | (divert: [sb]'s attention) | dikkatini dağıtmak f. |
| | The boy distracted the woman's attention while his friend picked her pocket. |
| distract [sb]'s attention from [sth]⇒ vtr | (divert: [sb]'s attention) | dikkatini dağıtmak f. |
| | The nurse talked to the baby to distract his attention from the injection. |
| distract attention from [sth] v expr | (create a diversion) | dikkati başka yöne çekmek f. |
| | Magicians need to know how to distract attention from what they are doing. |
| | The gaudy packaging is just an attempt to distract attention from the shoddy product inside. |
| divert attention vtr + n | (create a distraction) | dikkati başka yöne çekmek f. |
| divert attention from [sth/sb] v expr | (distract from) | dikkati dağıtmak f. |
| | | dikkati başka yöne çekmek f. |
| | The Prime Minister's speech on immigration was an attempt to divert attention from more serious issues. |
| divided attention n | (multitasking) | bölünmüş dikkat i. |
| | The study investigates the influence of divided attention on the performance of car drivers. |
| draw attention vtr + n | (be very noticeable) | ilgi çekmek f. |
| | | dikkati çekmek, dikkatleri üzerine çekmek f. |
| | | göze çapmak f. |
| | Garish clothing draws attention. |
| draw attention to [sth] v expr | (make [sth] noticeable) (bir konuya, vb.) | parmak basmak f. |
| | Bold text is used to draw attention to certain words. |
draw [sb]'s attention,
draw the attention of [sb] v expr | (attract, interest) (birisinin) | ilgisini çekmek f. |
| | The street entertainer drew the attention of a large crowd. |
| pay attention vtr + n | (be attentive) | dikkatini vermek f. |
| | | dikkat etmek f. |
| | Pay attention! Don't keep reading when I'm talking to you! |
| pay attention to [sth] v expr | (take notice of) | dikkate almak f. |
| | Please pay attention to this important information. |
| pay attention to [sth] v expr | (concentrate on) | üzerine odaklanmak f. |
| | Pay close attention to every word he says. |
| pay attention to [sb] v expr | (listen to [sb]) | dikkatle dinlemek f. |
| | | kulak vermek f. |
| | Pay attention to me when I'm trying to tell you something important. |
| pay special attention to [sth] v expr | (take specific note of) | -e özellikle dikkat etmek f. |
| | The math teacher said we should pay special attention to the negative signs. |
stand at attention,
stand to attention v expr | (military: stand straight) | hazırolda durmak/esas duruşta durmak f. |
| | The entire company stood to attention in perfect unison. |