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[ə'tenʃn] 1.1) (notice, interest) attenzione f.to be the centre o focus of attention essere al centro dell'attenzione; to draw attention to sth. richiamare l'attenzione su qcs.; to seek o demand attention cercare di attirare l'attenzione; to give one's full attention to sth. prestare molta attenzione a qcs.; pay attention! state attenti! fate attenzione! to bring sth. to sb.'s attention portare qcs. all'attenzione di qcn.; it has come to my attention that sono venuto a sapere che; attention please! — attenzione prego!
2) (treatment, care) attenzione f., attenzioni f.pl.; med. assistenza f., cura f., cure f.pl.to give some attention to sth. — occuparsi di qcs.
3) mil.2.to stand to o at attention — stare o essere sull'attenti
interiezione mil. attenti* * *[ə'tenʃən]1) (notice: He tried to attract my attention; Pay attention to your teacher!) attenzione2) (care: That broken leg needs urgent attention.) cure3) (concentration of the mind: His attention wanders.) attenzione4) ((in the army etc) a position in which one stands very straight with hands by the sides and feet together: He stood to attention.) attenti•- attentively
- attentiveness* * *[ə'tenʃn] 1.1) (notice, interest) attenzione f.to be the centre o focus of attention essere al centro dell'attenzione; to draw attention to sth. richiamare l'attenzione su qcs.; to seek o demand attention cercare di attirare l'attenzione; to give one's full attention to sth. prestare molta attenzione a qcs.; pay attention! state attenti! fate attenzione! to bring sth. to sb.'s attention portare qcs. all'attenzione di qcn.; it has come to my attention that sono venuto a sapere che; attention please! — attenzione prego!
2) (treatment, care) attenzione f., attenzioni f.pl.; med. assistenza f., cura f., cure f.pl.to give some attention to sth. — occuparsi di qcs.
3) mil.2.to stand to o at attention — stare o essere sull'attenti
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42 centre
ˈsentə
1. сущ.;
тж. center
1) центр, середина чего-л.;
центральная точка, ключевой момент( чего-л.) in the centre ≈ посередине at the centre of events ≈ в самой гуще событий centre of attraction centre of buoyancy centre of gravity centre of impact centre of a wheel centre boss Syn: core, heart, hub, middle, midst Ant: boundary, edge, perimeter
2) учреждение Where's the shopping centre? ≈ Где здесь торговый центр? amusement centre, cultural centre ≈ культурный центр business centre, commercial centre ≈ деловой центр, торговый центр shopping centre ≈ торговый центр wine-producing centre ≈ центр виноделия assembly centre ≈ лагерь для интернированных birthing centre, childbearing centre ≈ родильный дом convention centre ≈ дворец съездов fashion centre ≈ центр моды financial centre ≈ финансовый центр maternity consulting centre ≈ женская консультация secondary centre ≈ медицинский центр второй ступени (местные и муниципальные больницы) medical centre ≈ здравпункт tertiary medical centre ≈ медицинский центр третьей ступени (специализированные клиники, оснащенные аппаратурой высшего класса)
3) тех. угольник, шаблон
4) спорт центральный игрок (нападающий, защитник и т. д.) ;
центровой, центр-форвард
2. гл.;
тж. center
1) помещать в центре
2) согласиться, прийти к соглашению I wondered how they could all center upon such a proposal. ≈ Интересно, как они все смогли согласиться с таким предложением?
3) тех. центрировать, подгонять;
отмечать кернером ∙ centre in centre on centre out centre round centre upon центр;
середина;
центральная точка;
средоточие;
- dead * мертвая точка;
- atomic * (физическое) центральная часть атома, ядро;
- * distance расстояние между центрами;
- * of the table середина стола;
- * of atraction (физическое) центр притяжения;
центр внимния;
- * of gravity (физическое) центр тяжести;
- * line геометрическая ось;
средняя разделительная линия;
- * of impact (военное) средняя точка попадания центр, очаг;
узел;
- * of resistance узел сопротивления;
- * of infection очаг инфекции;
- the * of every hope средоточие всех надежд часть, район (города) ;
- business * деловая часть города;
- amusement * район города, где сосредоточены театры, кино, рестораны центр, бюро;
пункт (выдачи) ;
- * of learning научный центр;
- control * (специальное) пункт управления;
- Atomic C. центр атомных исследований комплекс торговых или культурно-просветительных учреждений;
- shopping * торговый центр, комплекс предприятий торговли;
- * of excelence центр повышения спортивного мастерства Дом (в наименованиях) ;
- Music C. Дом музыки;
- Book C. Дом книги ось, стержень;
- * to * от оси до оси;
между центрами;
- * boss ступица колеса( катка) ;
- * pin (техническое) шкворень;
цапфа;
ось (преим. C.) (политика) центр;
- parties of the C. партии центра (анатомия) средняя точка тела, центр центр (участок коры головного мозга) ;
- respiration * дыхательный центр;
- * of inhibition задерживающий центр (историческое) вождь, лидер, руководитель центр Земли;
- I will find... truth... with the * я под землей до правды доберусь земля;
центр мироздания внутреннее кольцо мишени (спортивное) игрок центра;
- * back центральный защитник;
- * forward центральный нападающий;
- * half центральный полузащитник( техническое) центр;
короткий валик pl (техническое) центры (станка) (техническое) шаблон, угольник > to be off one's * быть не в себе, "тронуться" концентрировать;
сосредоточивать;
- to * one's hopes on smb. возлагать надежды на кого-л;
- all her attention was *d on her famaly все внимание она уделяла семье концентрироваться, сосредоточиваться;
- the interest *s on this интерес сосредоточен на этом;
- the discussion *d round one point в центре обсуждения находился один вопрос помещать, располагать в центре;
- to * one leg of the compasses установить в центре ножку циркуля (техническое) центрировать;
отмечать кернером "встать" во вращение, правильно начать вращение (фигурное катание) (upon) (устаревшее) опираться, покоиться activity therapy ~ лечебный центр, использующий трудовую деятельность;
лечебно-трудовой профилакторий in the ~ посередине;
at the centre of events в самой гуще событий;
where's the shopping centre? где здесь торговый центр? calculation ~ вычислительный центр ~ attr. центральный;
centre boss ступица колеса ~ attr. центральный;
centre boss ступица колеса ~ for social work центр общественно-полезной работы ~ for social work of church церковный центр общественно-полезного труда ~ of a wheel ступица колеса ~ of attraction центр притяжения;
центр внимания ~ of buoyancy мор. центр величины ~ of buoyancy центр подъемной силы аэростата;
centre of gravity центр тяжести;
centre of impact воен. средняя точка попадания ~ of buoyancy центр подъемной силы аэростата;
centre of gravity центр тяжести;
centre of impact воен. средняя точка попадания gravity: ~ физ. тяжесть;
сила тяжести;
тяготение;
centre of gravity центр тяжести ~ of buoyancy центр подъемной силы аэростата;
centre of gravity центр тяжести;
centre of impact воен. средняя точка попадания to centree one's hopes (on (или in) smb.) возлагать все надежды( на кого-л.) ;
the interest centres in интерес сосредоточен на;
the discussion centred round one point в центре обсуждения находился один пункт centres of support центры поддержки child day care ~ детский сад child guidance and family counselling ~ консультационный центр по воспитанию детей и организации семьи;
центр матери и ребенка (нелечебное учереждение) child health ~ центр детского здоровья;
детская больница city ~ центр города civic ~ городской административный центр civic ~ зал для собраний commercial ~ коммерческий центр commercial ~ торговый центр community ~ городской культурно-спортивный центр community ~ центр жилого района или города;
общинный центр community: community: ~ attr. общественный;
community centre здание или помещение для проведения культурных и общественных мероприятий;
community theatre амер. непрофессиональный (любительский) театр computing ~ вычислительный центр cost ~ калькуляционный отдел cost ~ структурное подразделение, результаты деятельности которого оцениваются полученной прибылью cost ~ учетно-калькуляционное подразделение counselling ~ консультационный центр crisis care ~ центр комы;
центр интенсивной терапии;
реанимация crisis intervention ~ центр помощи в кризисных состояниях (оказывает неотложную краткосрочную помощь душевнобольным или наркоманам) data ~ центр сбора данных day ~ амбулаторный лечебный центр, поликлиника day ~ дневной центр day-care ~ центр дневного ухода (за детьми) detention ~ исправительное учреждение detention ~ место заключения detention ~ тюрьма detoxication ~ центр детоксикации detoxification ~ вытрезвитель to centree one's hopes (on (или in) smb.) возлагать все надежды (на кого-л.) ;
the interest centres in интерес сосредоточен на;
the discussion centred round one point в центре обсуждения находился один пункт distribution ~ центр распределения documentation ~ информационный центр documentation ~ центр информационного обслуживания family ~ центр охраны семьи financial ~ финансовое учреждение guidance ~ руководящий центр health ~ диспансер health: infant ~ centre детская консультация;
health centre амер. диспансер in the ~ посередине;
at the centre of events в самой гуще событий;
where's the shopping centre? где здесь торговый центр? industrial ~ промышленный центр industrial rehabilitation ~ центр восстановления работоспособности industrial residential ~ жилой квартал в промышленной зоне information ~ информационный центр to centree one's hopes (on (или in) smb.) возлагать все надежды (на кого-л.) ;
the interest centres in интерес сосредоточен на;
the discussion centred round one point в центре обсуждения находился один пункт job ~ биржа труда job ~ бюро по трудоустройству juvenile detention ~ "центр заключения" несовершеннолетних преступников knowledge ~ центр знаний law ~ юридический центр legal advice ~ юридическая консультация media ~ центр рекламы municipal health ~ муниципальный центр здравоохранения political ~ политический центр profit ~ калькуляционный отдел profit ~ подразделение компании, результаты деятельности которого оцениваются полученной прибылью profit ~ подразделение компании, получающее прибыль reception ~ центр приема reception: ~ camp, ~ centre приемный пункт (для размещения беженцев, эвакуированных и т. п.) refugee ~ центр приема беженцев remand ~ дом предварительного заключения report ~ воен. пункт сбора донесений research ~ научно-исследовательский центр resource ~ центр документации resource ~ центр учебных пособий sales ~ торговый центр security ~ учреждение, ведущее операции с ценными бумагами service ~ центр обслуживания;
сервисный центр shopping ~ торговый центр social service ~ центр социального обслуживания social service ~ центр социальных услуг The State Study Aid Centre Государственный центр по оказанию помощи научным исследованиям tourist ~ центр туризма town ~ городской центр trade ~ торговый центр trading ~ торговый центр training ~ учебный центр;
специализированное учреждение профподготовки trial ~ следственный изолятор urban ~ городской центр vocational rehabilitation ~ центр повышения квалификации rehabilitation: vocational ~ centre центр профессиональной реабилитации in the ~ посередине;
at the centre of events в самой гуще событий;
where's the shopping centre? где здесь торговый центр? world trade ~ центр мировой торговли youth ~ молодежный центр youth counselling ~ консультационный молодежный центр youth custody ~ тюрьма для молодых заключенных youth recreation ~ центр отдыха молодежи -
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1. [ʹsentə] n1. 1) центр; середина; центральная точка; средоточиеatomic centre - физ. центральная часть атома, ядро [ср. тж. 2, 1)]
centre of the table [of the square] - середина стола [площади]
centre of attraction - а) физ. центр притяжения; б) центр внимания
centre of gravity - физ. центр тяжести
centre line - а) геометрическая ось; б) средняя разделительная линия (дороги, моста)
centre of low - метеор. центр циклона
centre of impact - воен. средняя точка попадания
2) центр, очаг; узел3) часть, район ( города)amusement centre - район города, где сосредоточены театры, кино, рестораны и т. п.
2. 1) центр ( учреждение), бюро; пункт (выдачи чего-л.)control centre - спец. пункт управления
Atomic Centre - центр атомных исследований [ср. тж. 1, 1)]
2) комплекс торговых или культурно-просветительных учрежденийshopping centre - торговый центр, комплекс предприятий торговли ( часто под одной крышей)
3) (Centre) Дом ( в наименованиях)3. ось, стерженьcentre to centre - а) от оси до оси; б) между центрами ( о расстоянии)
centre boss - ступица колеса /катка/
centre pin - тех. шкворень; цапфа; ось
4. (преим. Centre) полит. центр5. анат.1) средняя точка тела, центр2) центр ( участок коры головного мозга)respiration [vasomotor] centre - дыхательный [вазомоторный] центр
6. ист. вождь, лидер, руководитель ( фениев)7. поэт.1) центр ЗемлиI will find... truth... with the centre - я под землёй до правды доберусь
2) земля; центр мироздания8. внутреннее кольцо мишени9. спорт. игрок центра10. тех. центр; короткий валик12. тех. шаблон, угольник2. [ʹsentə] v♢
to be off one's centre - быть не в себе, «тронуться»1. 1) концентрировать, сосредоточиватьto centre one's hopes on /in/ smb. - возлагать все надежды на кого-л.
all her attention was centred on her family - всё внимание она уделяла семье
2) концентрироваться, сосредоточиватьсяthe discussion centred round one point - в центре обсуждения находился один вопрос /пункт/
2. помещать, располагать в центре3. тех. центрировать; отмечать кернером4. «встать» во вращение, правильно начать вращение ( фигурное катание)5. (upon) уст. опираться, покоиться -
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1. n центр; середина; центральная точка; средоточиеatomic centre — центральная часть атома, ядро
2. n центр, очаг; узел3. n часть, районthis estate takes the spillover from the centre of the city — этот район застройки примет избыточное население центра города
4. n центр, бюро; пункт5. n комплекс торговых или культурно-просветительных учрежденийshopping centre — торговый центр, комплекс предприятий торговли
day-care centre — детское учреждение, детский сад
6. n Домcultural centre — дом культуры, дворец культуры
7. n ось, стержень8. n анат. средняя точка тела, центр9. n анат. ист. вождь, лидер, руководитель10. n поэт. центр ЗемлиI will find … truth … with the centre — я под землёй до правды доберусь
11. n поэт. земля; центр мироздания12. n поэт. внутреннее кольцо мишени13. n поэт. спорт. игрок центра14. n поэт. тех. центрыtown centre — городской центр, центр города
15. n поэт. тех. шаблон, угольник16. v концентрировать, сосредоточивать17. v концентрироваться, сосредоточиваться18. v помещать, располагать в центре19. v тех. центрировать; отмечать кернером20. v «встать» во вращение, правильно начать вращение21. v уст. опираться, покоитьсяСинонимический ряд:1. middle (adj.) central; equidistant; halfway; inner; internal; medial; median; mid; middle; midway2. core (noun) core; essence; gist; mean; middle; midpoint; midst3. point (noun) axis; focal point; focus; headquarters; heart; hub; nucleus; pivot; point; root; seat4. focus (verb) centralise; centralize; combine; concentrate; converge; focus; join; meet; uniteАнтонимический ряд:edge; periphery; rim -
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1. сущ.тж. center1) общ. центр, сосредоточениеto be the centre of attraction [attention\] — быть в центре внимания
See:2) общ. центр, учреждение, дом ( в наименованиях)See:American Business Center, Export Assistance Center, Trade Adjustment Assistance Center, Center for Economic Studies, Center for International Research, Center for Trade and Investment Services, International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, International Trade Centre, Japan Export Information Center3) пол. = political centreCabinet is formed mainly of right-of-centre supporters of the Prime Minister. — Кабинет сформирован в основном из правоцентристских сторонников премьер-министра
4) пол. = influence centreSee:5) пол. = mother country6) эк., соц. = core 4),See:2. гл.тж. center1)а) общ. концентрировать, сосредоточиватьto centre one's hopes on [in\] smb. — возлагать все надежды на кого-л.
б) общ. концентрироваться, сосредоточиватьсяthe discussion centred around [on\]— в центре обсуждения находится...
2) общ. помещать [располагать\] в центре -
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I ['sentə] nцентр, середина (чего-либо), центральная точка- big centre- important centre
- information centre
- control centre
- business centre
- amusement centre
- centre boss
- centre of a circle
- centre of gravity
- centre of infection
- centre of all hope
- centre of interest
- centre of learning
- centre of impact
- in the centre
- in the centre of the city
- at the centre of events
- pass through the centre of the circle II ['sentə] v1) концентрировать, сосредотачиватьAll her attention was centred on her family. — Все внимание она уделяла семье.
2) концентрироваться, сосредотачиваться- interest centres on this- discussion centred round one point3) помещать, располагать (в центре), устанавливать -
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رَكَّزَ (على) \ centre, center: to (cause to) have as a main subject; concentrate on: Her life centres around her work. Attention centred on the man who was speaking. fix: to direct (one’s eyes or attention) firmly: His eyes were fixed on her face. focus: (in photography, etc.) to change (the eye, a camera) so that the lines of light entering it come to a point and form a clear picture: He focused his eyes on the distant horseman. \ See Also ثبت (ثَبَّتَ)، صوب (صَوَّبَ) -
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تَرَكَّزَ \ centre, center: to (cause to) have as a main subject: Her life centres around her work. Attention centred on the man who was speaking. -
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(attracting the public's attention.) dėmesio centre -
50 atención
intj.attention, pay attention.f.1 attention, care, concentration, dedication.2 fine gesture, attention, courtesy, polite act.* * *1 (gen) attention2 (detalle) nice thought■ fue una atención por su parte it was a nice thought, it was very kind of him► interjección ¡atención!■ ¡atención a los dedos! mind your fingers!\a la atención de alguien (en cartas) for the attention of somebodycolmar muchas atenciones con alguien to smother somebody with attentions, make a fuss of somebodyen atención a bearing in mind, taking into accounten atención a que... in view of the fact that..., given that...llamar la atención to attract attention■ lo que más me llamó la atención fue que no llevara uniforme what I noticed most was that he wasn't wearing a uniformllamar la atención a alguien to take somebody to taskprestar atención to pay attention (a, to)tener una atención con alguien to think of somebody* * *noun f.- prestar atención* * *SF1) (=interés) attentionesta emisora dedica especial atención a la música — this station places particular emphasis on music o devotes particular attention to music
¡atención, por favor! — attention, please!
garantizarán los derechos de todos, con especial atención a las minorías — they will guarantee everybody's rights, particularly those of minorities
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en atención a algo — frm in view of sthsiempre va llamando la atención por como viste — the way he dresses always catches the eye o attracts attention
a mí el chocolate no me llama mucho la atención — I'm not too fond of o keen on chocolate
nos llamó la atención sobre el peligro que corrían los refugiados — he drew our attention to the danger that the refugees were in
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prestar atención — to pay attention (a to)léelo detenidamente, prestando especial atención a la letra pequeña — read it carefully, paying particular attention to the small print
2) (=precaución) carecuando vayas de vacaciones, atención a los precios — when you go on holiday, watch out for the prices
¡atención! frenos potentes — beware! powerful brakes
toque¡atención! — look out!, careful!; (Mil) attention!
3) (=cortesía)no tuvo ni la atención de enviarle unas flores — he didn't even have the kindness o thought to send her flowers
ha tenido una bonita atención regalándome el libro — it was a really nice thought of hers to buy me that book
4) (=asistencia)horario de atención al público — [en oficina] hours of business; [en tienda] opening hours
5) pl atenciones (=obligaciones) duties, responsibilities6) [en correspondencia]•
a la atención de — for the attention of; [en sobre] attention* * *I1)a) ( concentración) attentionpon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing
presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this
atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention
b)llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...
c) (en locs)a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of
en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something
2)a) ( servicio)la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate
horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours
departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)
b) ( cortesía)nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions
IIno tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
a) (Mil) attention!b) ( para que se atienda)atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!
c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!atención! — danger!, warning!
* * *= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.Ex. It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.Ex. Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.Ex. Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.Ex. Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.Ex. If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.Ex. Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.----* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.* atención al estudiante = student services.* atención al paciente = patient care.* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.* atención médica = medical attention.* atención personal = personal attention.* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.* atención prenatal = prenatal care.* atención primaria = primary care.* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].* atención secundaria = secondary care.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.* con atención = attentively.* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* de atención básica = preattentive.* de atención primaria = preattentive.* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.* dedicar atención = devote + attention.* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* dirigir la atención = put + focus.* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.* distraer la atención = distract + attention.* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.* lamar la atención = eye + catch.* leer con atención = peruse.* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.* nivel de atención = attention span.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* para llamar la atención = for effect.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.* prestarle atención = focus + attention.* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* servicio de atención = advisory service.* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.* servicio de atención de día = day care.* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.* total atención = undivided attention.* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.* * *I1)a) ( concentración) attentionpon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing
presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this
atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention
b)llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...
c) (en locs)a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of
en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something
2)a) ( servicio)la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate
horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours
departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)
b) ( cortesía)nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions
IIno tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
a) (Mil) attention!b) ( para que se atienda)atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!
c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!atención! — danger!, warning!
* * *= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.Ex: It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.
Ex: Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.Ex: Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.Ex: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.Ex: If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.Ex: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.* atención al estudiante = student services.* atención al paciente = patient care.* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.* atención médica = medical attention.* atención personal = personal attention.* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.* atención prenatal = prenatal care.* atención primaria = primary care.* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].* atención secundaria = secondary care.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.* con atención = attentively.* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* de atención básica = preattentive.* de atención primaria = preattentive.* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.* dedicar atención = devote + attention.* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* dirigir la atención = put + focus.* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.* distraer la atención = distract + attention.* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.* lamar la atención = eye + catch.* leer con atención = peruse.* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.* nivel de atención = attention span.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* para llamar la atención = for effect.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.* prestarle atención = focus + attention.* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* servicio de atención = advisory service.* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.* servicio de atención de día = day care.* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.* total atención = undivided attention.* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.* * *A1 (cuidado, concentración) attentionme gustaría poder dedicarle más atención a esto I'd like to be able to give this more attention, I'd like to be able to devote more attention to thisme escuchó con atención she listened to me attentively o carefullypon atención en lo que haces concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doingpresta atención a lo que voy a decir pay attention o listen carefully to what I'm going to saytrata de atraer la atención del camarero try and attract o get the waiter's attentionle gusta ser el centro de (la) atención she likes to be the center of attentionesto ha sido todo por hoy, gracias por su atención that's all for today, thank you for watching/listening2llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself)¿no ves que estás llamando la atención con esos gritos? can't you see that you're attracting attention (to yourself) with your shouting?llama la atención por su original diseño the originality of its design is strikinges una chica que llama la atención she's a very striking girllo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of o ( BrE) keen on sweet thingsnada le llama la atención nothing seems to interest himme llamó la atención que estuviera sola/no verlo allí I was surprised she was alone/not to see him there(hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre el precio I drew their attention to the price3 ( en locs):a la atención de ( Corresp) for the attention ofen atención a algo ( frml); in view of sthen atención a sus circunstancias familiares in view of o bearing in mind her family circumstancesB1(servicio): no nos podemos quejar de la atención que recibimos en el consulado we can't complain about the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate[ S ] horario de atención al público (en un banco) hours of business; (en una oficina pública) opening hours[ S ] departamento de atención al cliente customer service department ( AmE), customer services department ( BrE)2(cortesía): nos colmaron de atenciones durante nuestra visita we were showered with attention o ( BrE) attentions during our visit, they made a real fuss of us during our visitno es necesario gastar mucho, lo importante es tener una atención con él we don't have to spend much money, the important thing is that he knows we thought of himno tuvo ninguna atención con nosotros a pesar de nuestra hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite our hospitality¡cuántas atenciones! estoy abrumado how kind! I'm overwhelmed1 ( Mil) attention!¡atención! están dando los resultados listen! they're reading out the results¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!, may I have your attention, please?2 (para avisar de un peligro) look out!, watch out![ S ] ¡atención! danger!, warning!* * *
atención 1 sustantivo femenino
1
◊ pon/presta atención a esto pay attention to this;
con atención attentivelyb)◊ llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself);
una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl;
me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone;
llamarle la atención a algn ( reprenderlo) to reprimand sb (frml), to give sb a talking to
2
( on signs) horario de atención al público ( en banco) hours of business;
( en oficina pública) opening hoursb) ( cortesía):◊ nos colmaron de atenciones we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions;
no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
atención 2 interjección
◊ ¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!
atención
I sustantivo femenino attention
II exclamación attention!
♦ Locuciones: llamar la atención, to attract attention
prestar atención, to pay attention [a, to]
toque de atención, warning
' atención' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaparar
- acaparador
- acaparadora
- cantar
- centrar
- conceder
- concentrar
- concentración
- delicadeza
- descuidarse
- despreocuparse
- detalle
- dirigirse
- distracción
- distraer
- distraerse
- eh
- esmerarse
- fijar
- fijarse
- llamar
- mirar
- polarizar
- prestar
- show
- toque
- asistencia
- atender
- atento
- atraer
- bien
- captar
- caso
- centro
- corresponder
- corte
- cuidado
- descuidar
- dirigir
- escuchar
- gentileza
- ninguno
- oír
- ojo
- palmada
- perdón
- poner
- público
- reclamo
- retener
English:
accuracy
- appeal
- attend
- attention
- attention span
- attract
- call
- capture
- care
- carelessly
- catch
- centre
- closely
- deaf
- draw
- engage
- enthral
- enthrall
- eye
- fix
- fuss
- give
- grip
- hear
- inconspicuous
- intently
- listen
- lunch
- note
- noteworthy
- notice
- nursing
- pay
- rate
- round-the-clock
- service
- spectacle
- spotlight
- switch
- turn
- undivided
- anticipation
- carelessness
- conspicuous
- courtesy
- disregard
- effect
- heed
- intent
- lime
* * *♦ nf1. [interés] attention;tienes que dedicar más atención a tus estudios you've got to put more effort into your studies, you've got to concentrate harder on your studies;miraremos tu expediente con mucha atención we'll look at your file very carefully;aguardaban el resultado con atención they were listening attentively for the result;escucha con atención listen carefully;a la atención de for the attention of;llamar la atención [atraer] to attract attention;lo que más me llamó la atención fue la belleza del paisaje what struck me most was the beauty of the countryside;su belleza llama la atención her beauty is striking;al principio no me llamó la atención at first I didn't notice anything unusual;llamar la atención a alguien [amonestar] to tell sb off;le llamé la atención sobre el coste del proyecto I drew her attention to the cost of the project;con sus escándalos, andan llamando la atención todo el tiempo they are always attracting attention to themselves by causing one scandal or another;le gusta llamar la atención she likes to be noticed;el desastre electoral fue una llamada o [m5] toque de atención al partido gobernante the disastrous election results were a wake-up call to the governing party;a los niños pequeños les cuesta mantener la atención small children find it difficult to stop their attention from wandering;si no pones o [m5]prestas atención, no te enterarás de lo que hay que hacer if you don't pay attention, you won't know what to doatención mediática media exposure2. [cortesía] attentiveness;atenciones attentiveness;tenía demasiadas atenciones con el jefe she was overly attentive towards the boss;nos colmaron de atenciones they waited on us hand and foot;deshacerse en atenciones con to lavish attention on;en atención a [teniendo en cuenta] out of consideration for;[en honor a] in honour of;en atención a sus méritos in honour of her achievements;organizaron una cena en atención al nuevo embajador they held a dinner in honour of the new ambassador;le cedió el asiento en atención a su avanzada edad he let her have his seat because of her agehorario de atención al público opening hoursCom atención al cliente customer service o care o support;atención domiciliaria [de médico] home visits;para la atención domiciliaria, llamar al… if you wish to call a doctor out, ring this number…;atención hospitalaria hospital care;atención primaria [en ambulatorio] primary health care;atención sanitaria health care♦ interj[en aeropuerto, conferencia] your attention please!; Mil attention!;¡atención, van a anunciar el ganador! listen, they're about to announce the winner!;¡atención! [en letrero] danger!;¡atención, peligro de incendio! [en letrero] [con materiales inflamables] (warning!) fire hazard;[en bosques] danger of forest fires in this area* * *f1 attention;¡atención! your attention, please!;falta de atención lack of attention, inattentiveness;prestar atención pay attention (a to);llamar la atención de alguien sobre algo call s.o.’s attention to sth;dar un toque de atención a alguien pull s.o. up2 ( cortesía) courtesy;atenciones pl attentiveness sg ;nos han tratato con mil atenciones they were extremely attentive3:a la atención de carta for the attention of;en atención a fml with regard to* * *1) : attention2)prestar atención : to pay attention3)llamar la atención : to attract attention4)en atención a : in view ofatención interj1) : attention!2) : watch out!* * *atención1 interj your attention, please!atención2 n attentioncon atención attentively / carefullyme llama la atención que... I'm surprised that... -
51 Mittelpunkt
m cent|re (Am. -er); einer Stadt etc.: auch heart; fig. cent|re (Am. -er) of interest ( oder attention); (Brennpunkt) focus; der Welt, eines Landes: hub; sie will immer im Mittelpunkt stehen fig. she always wants to be the focus of attention; etw. in den Mittelpunkt einer Rede etc. stellen focus on s.th. in a speech etc., make s.th. the focal point of a speech etc.; in den Mittelpunkt rücken move cent|re (Am. -er) stage* * *der Mittelpunktcentre; epicenter; epicentre; center* * *Mịt|tel|punktm(MATH räumlich) centre (Brit), center (US); (fig visuell) focal pointer muss immer Mittelpunkt sein or im Mittelpunkt stehen — he always has to be the centre (Brit) or center (US) of attention
er steht im Mittelpunkt des Interesses — he is the centre (Brit) or center (US) of attention
* * *der1) (a centre of activity or business.) hub2) (the middle point, or middle of anything; the point or area farthest from the edge: the centre of a circle; the city centre.) centre3) (the main point (of interest etc): the centre of attention.) centre4) (a point to which light, a look, attention etc is directed: She was the focus of everyone's attention.) focus* * *Mit·tel·punktmim \Mittelpunkt sein [o stehen] to be the centre of attentionim \Mittelpunkt des öffentlichen Interesses stehen to be the focus of public attention* * *1) centre; (einer Strecke) midpoint2) (Mensch/Sache im Zentrum) centre or focus of attentionetwas in den Mittelpunkt stellen — focus on something
* * *Mittelpunkt m centre (US -er); einer Stadt etc: auch heart; fig centre (US -er) of interest ( oder attention); (Brennpunkt) focus; der Welt, eines Landes: hub;sie will immer im Mittelpunkt stehen fig she always wants to be the focus of attention;in den Mittelpunkt rücken move centre (US -er) stage* * *1) centre; (einer Strecke) midpoint2) (Mensch/Sache im Zentrum) centre or focus of attention* * *(Mathematik) m.centre n. m.center (US) n.centre (UK) n.epicenter n. -
52 foco
m.1 center, focal point (centro).un foco de infecciones a source of infectionun foco de rebelión/intrigas a hotbed of rebellion/intrigueun foco de miseria a severely deprived area2 spotlight (lámpara) (para un punto).3 focus (physics & geometry).4 light bulb. (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), Mexican Spanish)5 street light. ( Latin American Spanish)6 (car) headlight. ( Latin American Spanish)7 core.* * *1 (centro) centre (US center), focal point2 (en física) focus3 (lámpara) spotlight, floodlight\foco de atención focus of attention* * *noun m.1) focus2) spotlight3) center* * *SM1) (Mat, Med, Fís) focusestar fuera de foco — LAm to be out of focus
2) (=centro) focal point, centre, center (EEUU); (=fuente) source; [de incendio] seat3) (Elec) [en monumento, estadio] floodlight; [en teatro] spotlight; LAm (=bombilla) light bulb; (Aut) headlamp* * *1)a) (Fís, Fot, Mat) focusfuera de foco — (AmL) out of focus
b) (centro, núcleo) focusc) ( de incendio) seat2)a) (Cin, Teatr) ( reflector) spotlightb) (AmL) (Auto) lightc) (Ec, Méx, Per) ( de lámpara) light bulbse me/le prendió el foco — (Méx fam) I/she had a bright idea o (AmE) a brainstorm (colloq)
d) (AmC) ( linterna) flashlight (AmE), torch (BrE)* * *= focus, focus [foci, -pl.], display spotlight, spotlight, focal point, hotbed, searchlight, floodlight, flood lamp.Ex. The lens is of universal focus, down to any distance accommodated by the unaided eye, simply because it is of short focal length.Ex. Once organised into facets, the single concepts that have previously been referred to as isolates, become known as foci (singular focus).Ex. Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex. Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex. One of the most common misconceptions and criticisms held by the general public concerning universities is that they are hotbeds of radicalism, alcoholism, and sexism.Ex. The author describes, assesses and illustrates 216 sites which range from airfields and blockhouses, to searchlights and pillboxes, dating from the 16th c. to 1945.Ex. Attendance is significantly higher when the game is played in the evening under floodlights.Ex. Intensity levels for flood lamps is relatively low because the energy is spread over a large area.----* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* foco de atracción de turistas = honeypot.* foco de interés = focus of interest, focus of concern, focus of attention.* foco de población = population centre.* foco de resistencia = pocket of resistance.* foco reflector = floodlight.* iluminar con focos = floodlight.* * *1)a) (Fís, Fot, Mat) focusfuera de foco — (AmL) out of focus
b) (centro, núcleo) focusc) ( de incendio) seat2)a) (Cin, Teatr) ( reflector) spotlightb) (AmL) (Auto) lightc) (Ec, Méx, Per) ( de lámpara) light bulbse me/le prendió el foco — (Méx fam) I/she had a bright idea o (AmE) a brainstorm (colloq)
d) (AmC) ( linterna) flashlight (AmE), torch (BrE)* * *= focus, focus [foci, -pl.], display spotlight, spotlight, focal point, hotbed, searchlight, floodlight, flood lamp.Ex: The lens is of universal focus, down to any distance accommodated by the unaided eye, simply because it is of short focal length.
Ex: Once organised into facets, the single concepts that have previously been referred to as isolates, become known as foci (singular focus).Ex: Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex: Plenty of light, with a display spotlight if possible, should illuminate the exhibition (a number of inexpensive, safe little spotlights intended for the job are now on the market).Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex: One of the most common misconceptions and criticisms held by the general public concerning universities is that they are hotbeds of radicalism, alcoholism, and sexism.Ex: The author describes, assesses and illustrates 216 sites which range from airfields and blockhouses, to searchlights and pillboxes, dating from the 16th c. to 1945.Ex: Attendance is significantly higher when the game is played in the evening under floodlights.Ex: Intensity levels for flood lamps is relatively low because the energy is spread over a large area.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* foco de atracción de turistas = honeypot.* foco de interés = focus of interest, focus of concern, focus of attention.* foco de población = population centre.* foco de resistencia = pocket of resistance.* foco reflector = floodlight.* iluminar con focos = floodlight.* * *Ala foto/la imagen está fuera de foco ( AmL); the photo/picture is out of focus2 (centro, núcleo) focusfoco de infección source of infectionel foco de atención the focus of attentionfue el foco de las miradas de todo el mundo everybody's eyes were focused on himB3 (Ec, Méx, Per) (bombilla) light bulbse me/le prendió el foco ( Méx fam); I/she had a bright idea o a brain wave o ( AmE) a brainstorm ( colloq)* * *
foco sustantivo masculino
1a) (Fís, Fot, Mat) focus
2
(en estadio, monumento) floodlightb) (AmL) (Auto) light
foco sustantivo masculino
1 (lámpara potente) spotlight, floodlight
2 (núcleo, centro) centre, US center, focal point
3 LAm (bombilla) (electric light) bulb
(de automóvil) (car) headlight
(de la calle) street light
' foco' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
brillo
- luz
- núcleo
- proyector
- reflector
- reflectora
- sombra
English:
floodlight
- focus
- source
- spotlight
- bulb
- focal
- shift
* * *foco nm1. [centro] centre, focal point;[de epidemia] source, breeding ground;un foco de miseria a severely deprived area;un foco de infecciones a source of infection;un foco cultural a cultural centre;el foco de atención the centre of attention2. [lámpara] [para un punto] spotlight;[para una zona] floodlight3. Geom focusfuera de foco [desenfocado] out of focus;tiene el foco estropeado the focus doesn't work5. Andes, Méx [bombilla] light bulb6. Am [farola] streetlamp, streetlight* * *m1 MAT, FÍS focus2 de infección center, Brcentre, focus; de incendio seat* * *foco nm1) : focus2) : center, pocket3) : lightbulb4) : spotlight5) : headlight* * *foco n2. (luz de teatro) spotlight3. (luz de estadio) floodlight -
53 центр
муж. centre;
center амер. центр притяжения для кого-л. ≈ centre of attraction for smb. быть в центре внимания ≈ to be the focus of attention;
to be in the spotlight поставить что-л. в центр внимания ≈ to make smth. a centre of attention, to focus attention on smth. помещать в центре ≈ centre центр тяжести ≈ centre of gravity;
the main/focal point, the focus перен. центр вращения ≈ centre of rotation центр водоизмещения ≈ centre of buoyancy центр торговли ≈ centre of trade культурный центр ≈ cultural centre телевизионный центр ≈ television/TV centre электронно-вычислительный центр ≈ electronic computer centre в центре страны ≈ in the centre/heart of country в центре внимания ≈ in the centre of attention нервные центры ≈ nerve centres административный центр ≈ (района, округа и т. п.) town;
(графства в Великобритании и округа в США) count seat;
(городской) civic centreм. centre;
амер. center;
выставочный ~ exhibition centre;
вычислительный ~ computer centre;
деловой ~ business centre;
информационно-вычислительный ~ data-processing centre;
коммерческий ~ commercial/trade centre, centre of commerce;
научно-исследовательский ~ research centre;
~ обучения training centre;
финансовый ~ financial centre;
в ~е города in town;
идти в ~ (города) go* into town;
быть в ~е внимания be* the centre of attention, be* in the limelight. -
54 Zentrum
n; -s, Zentren1. cent|re (Am. -er); eines Hurrikans: auch eye; das Zentrum einer Stadt: the town ( einer Großstadt: city) cent|re (Am. -er), Am. auch downtown (area); im Zentrum des Interesses stehen be the cent|re (Am. -er) ( oder focus) of attention2. POL., HIST. Zentrumspartei* * *das Zentrumcenter; centre* * *Zẹnt|rum ['tsɛntrʊm]nt -s, Ze\#ntren[-trən] (lit, fig) centre (Brit), center (US); (= Innenstadt) (town) centre (Brit) or center (US); (von Großstadt) (city) centre (Brit) or center (US)sie wohnt im Zentrum (der Stadt)/von Chicago — she lives in the (town/city) centre (Brit) or center (US)/in the centre (Brit) or center (US) of Chicago, she lives downtown/in downtown Chicago (US)
im Zentrum des Interesses stehen — to be the centre (Brit) or center (US) of attention
* * *das1) (the centre of a target, especially in archery, darts etc.) bull's-eye2) (a place having, or designed for, a particular activity, interest etc: a centre of industry; a shopping-centre; a sports-centre.) centre* * *Zen·trum<-s, Zentren>[ˈtsɛntrʊm, pl ˈtsɛntrən]ntim \Zentrum des Interesses [stehen] [to be] the centre of attentiones ist nicht weit ins \Zentrum it is not far to the [town] centre* * *das; Zentrums, Zentren centreim Zentrum — at the centre; (im StadtZentrum) in the town/city centre
* * *1. centre (US -er); eines Hurrikans: auch eye;das Zentrum einer Stadt: the town ( einer Großstadt: city) centre (US -er), US auch downtown (area);* * *das; Zentrums, Zentren centreim Zentrum — at the centre; (im StadtZentrum) in the town/city centre
* * *-en n.town center (US) n.town centre (UK) n. -
55 внимание внимани·е
1) attention, notice, noteнаправить чьё-л. внимание на что-л. — to direct / to turn one's attention to smth.
не обратить внимания — to overlook (smth.)
обращать своё внимание — to pay / to give one's attention (to)
обращать / привлекать внимание общественности — to draw public attention (to), to focus public attention (on)
обращать особое внимание — to make a point (of), to pay special attention (to), to giveparticular attention / emphasis (to)
оставить без внимания — to pay no attention (to), to take no notice (of), to ignore, to leave out of consideration, to disregard
отвлечь чьё-л. внимание — to divert / to distract smb.'s attention (from)
привлекать чьё-л. внимание — to attract / to call one's attention (to), to engage smb.'s attention; to bring (smth.) to the notice (of)
принимать во внимание — to take (smth.) into account / consideration, to take heed (of)
принимая во внимание тот факт, что (в преамбулах официальных документов) — whereas
сосредоточить внимание — to focus one's attention (on), to focus (on)
уделять внимание чему-л. — to devote attention to smth.
уделить первоочередное внимание — to accord first / high / top priority (to)
ускользнуть от чьего-л. внимания — to slip smb.'s attention
достойный внимания — worthy of remark / notable
заслуживающий внимания — authoritative; (особ. о событиях) noteworthy
напряжённое внимание — intensive / strained attention
неослабное внимание — unflagging / unremitting attention
внимание всей страны — country-wide / national attention
центр внимания — centre of attention, spotlight
быть в центре внимания — to be in the centre / focus of attention, to be in the limelight, to be in / to hit the highlight, to be the centre of attention
что-л. находится в центре внимания — the spotlight is on smth.
2) (забота) attention, consideration -
56 llamar la atención
to attract attention■ lo que más me llamó la atención fue que no llevara uniforme what I noticed most was that he wasn't wearing a uniform* * ** * *(v.) = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + homeEx. One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.Ex. A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.Ex. Bright new copies of an unknown book naturally excite more attention than old 'readers' soiled from overuse.Ex. Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex. Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex. For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.Ex. Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex. Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex. As Klaus's acute observations are unhampered by romantic ideals, his eye catches the plastic trash by the roadway as well as the colors of moss on the landing strip.Ex. Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex. Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.Ex. He soon cut a dash with his liberal but pragmatic solutions to problems besetting the building industry in Sydney.Ex. In addition, children are always seeking attention from their parents.Ex. Be the centre of attention and make heads turn at any red carpet event with this new body lotion!.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex. Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex. Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex. Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.Ex. Everyone here has made a big noise in support of the University of Maryland to the tune of $1000 or more.Ex. With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.* * *(v.) = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + homeEx: One of the most cited shortcomings of mobile advice centres, that their conspicuousness deters people from using them, does not seem to have been a problem.Ex: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.Ex: Bright new copies of an unknown book naturally excite more attention than old 'readers' soiled from overuse.Ex: Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell.Ex: Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye.Ex: For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems.Ex: Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability.Ex: As Klaus's acute observations are unhampered by romantic ideals, his eye catches the plastic trash by the roadway as well as the colors of moss on the landing strip.Ex: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography.Ex: Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators.Ex: He soon cut a dash with his liberal but pragmatic solutions to problems besetting the building industry in Sydney.Ex: In addition, children are always seeking attention from their parents.Ex: Be the centre of attention and make heads turn at any red carpet event with this new body lotion!.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.Ex: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector.Ex: Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest.Ex: Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide.Ex: Everyone here has made a big noise in support of the University of Maryland to the tune of $1000 or more.Ex: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home. -
57 protagonismo
protagonismo s.m. desire to be the centre of attention; desire to be in the limelight: sei malato di protagonismo, you always want to be the centre of attention (o in the limelight).* * *[protago'nizmo]sostantivo maschile spreg. = desire to be the centre of attentionessere malato di protagonismo — = to need to be the centre of attention
* * *protagonismo/protago'nizmo/sostantivo m.spreg. = desire to be the centre of attention; essere malato di protagonismo = to need to be the centre of attention. -
58 центр
муж.centre; center амер.центр притяжения для кого-л. — centre of attraction for smb.
быть в центре внимания — to be the focus of attention; to be in the spotlight
поставить что-л. в центр внимания — to make smth. a centre of attention, to focus attention on smth.
административный центр — (района, округа и т. п.) town; ( графства в Великобритании и округа в США) count seat; ( городской) civic centre
в центре страны — in the centre/heart of country
нервные центры — анат. nerve centres
телевизионный центр — television/TV centre
центр водоизмещения — мор. centre of buoyancy
центр тяжести — centre of gravity; the main/focal point, the focus перен.
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59 center
tr['sentəSMALLr/SMALL]1 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL→ link=centre centre{center ['sɛntər] vt1) : centrar2) concentrate: concentrar, fijar, enfocarcenter vi: centrarse, enfocarsecenter n1) : centro mcenter of gravity: centro de gravedad2) : centro mf (en futbol americano), pívot mf (en basquetbol)adj.• central adj. (US)n.• centro s.m.• foco s.m.• mitad s.f.• nudo s.m.• ombligo s.m.• riñón s.m. (US)v.• centrar (Matemática) v.• concentrar v.
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BrE centre 'sentər, 'sentə(r) noun1)a) (middle point, area) centro mto be the center of attention — ser* el centro de atención
b) ( Pol) centro mc) ( filling) relleno m2) ( site of activity) centro m3) ( Sport) (in US football, rugby) centro mf; ( in basketball) pivot mf, pivote mf (AmL)
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BrE centre transitive verb1)a) ( position) centrarb) ( Sport) \<\<ball\>\> lanzar* un centro con2)a) (concentrate, focus)to center something ON something/somebody — centrar algo en algo/alguien
b) ( base around)the major industries are centered on Chicago — las principales industrias están concentradas en Chicago y sus alrededores
2.
via) ( focus on)to center ON o UPON something/somebody — centrarse en algo/alguien
b) ( revolve around)(US) ['sentǝ(r)]to center ON o AROUND something/somebody — girar alrededor de or en torno a algo/alguien
1. N1) (=middle) centro m ; [of chocolate] relleno m2) (=focus) centro m3) (=place for specific activity) centro mhealth centre — centro m de salud, centro m médico
4) (Pol) centro m5) (Sport) (=player, kick) centro m2. VT1) (=place in centre) centrar2) (Sport) [+ ball] pasar al centro, centrar3) (=concentrate) concentrar (on en)3.VIto centre (a)round/in/on — concentrarse en; [hopes etc] cifrarse en
4.CPDcentre court N — (Tennis) pista f central
centre forward N — (Sport) (delantero(-a) m / f) centro mf
centre ground N — (in politics) centro m
to occupy the centre ground — [political party] ser de centro
centre of gravity N — centro m de gravedad
centre party N — (Pol) partido m centrista
centre spread N — (Brit) (Press) páginas fpl centrales
centre stage N — (Theat) centro m del escenario
to take centre stage — adquirir protagonismo, pasar a un primer plano
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BrE centre ['sentər, 'sentə(r)] noun1)a) (middle point, area) centro mto be the center of attention — ser* el centro de atención
b) ( Pol) centro mc) ( filling) relleno m2) ( site of activity) centro m3) ( Sport) (in US football, rugby) centro mf; ( in basketball) pivot mf, pivote mf (AmL)
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BrE centre transitive verb1)a) ( position) centrarb) ( Sport) \<\<ball\>\> lanzar* un centro con2)a) (concentrate, focus)to center something ON something/somebody — centrar algo en algo/alguien
b) ( base around)the major industries are centered on Chicago — las principales industrias están concentradas en Chicago y sus alrededores
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via) ( focus on)to center ON o UPON something/somebody — centrarse en algo/alguien
b) ( revolve around)to center ON o AROUND something/somebody — girar alrededor de or en torno a algo/alguien
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м. (в разн. знач.)centreцентр водоизмещения, центр величины мор. — centre of buoyancy
в центре страны, города — in the centre heart of country, town
центр притяжения для кого-л. — centre of attraction for smb.
быть в центре внимания — be the focus of attention; be in the spotlight идиом.
поставить что-л. в центр внимания — make* smth. a centre of attention, focus attention on smth.
нервные центры анат. — nerve-centres
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