ATTENTION OR ATTENTIONS
Hi everybody,
I have come across many dictionaries, but I am still confused about the uncountable form and plural form of the word "attention"
Let take a look at these pairs of examples:
(1)
a.The book holds the reader’s attention right to the very end.
b.She spent a lot of time trying to avoid the attentions of her boss.
both sentence refer to an interest of someone or something.
(a) shows someone's interest in a book, (b) shows boss's interest in to an employee. But why different form is used in each sentence with the same meaning of the word "attention"
(2)
a.Her case attracted a great deal of media attention.
b.The meeting was held away from the attentions of the media.
Even in this pair of examples, both refer to the interest of the media toward someone.
Why the different form is used in each sentence but with the same meaning of the word "attention"
All the examples above are taken from the dictionaries I have read.
Many thanks in advance.
Top answer
attention (uncountable) is focus, mental concentration, interest. attention(s) (countable) are interpersonal interactions, typically unwanted. The countable form is almost always plural.
- attention (uncountable) is focus, mental concentration, interest.
- attention(s) (countable) are interpersonal interactions, typically unwanted.
- The countable form is almost always plural.
- LE HANH 2383 The book holds the reader’s attention right to the very end.
- attention ~ interest, concentration LE HANH 2383 She spent a lot of time trying to avoid the attentions of her boss.
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attention (uncountable) is focus, mental concentration, interest.
attention(s) (countable) are interpersonal interactions, typically unwanted.
The countable form is almost always plural.
LE HANH 2383The book holds the reader’s attention right to the very end.
attention ~ interest, concentration
LE HANH 2383
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