paying close attention to something 注意的;专心的 never before had she had such an attentive audience. 以前她从未有过这样专心的听众。 ministers should be more attentive to the interests of taxpayers. 部长们应该更多地关心纳税人的利益。 ■assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others; very polite or courteous 体贴的,无微不至的;有礼貌的 the hotel has a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service. 酒店的气氛愉快,服务无微不至。
派生 attentively adverb attentiveness noun 语源
late Middle English : from Old French attentif, -ive, from atendre 'give one's attention to' (see attend)