Meaning
to make people notice something
Primary Function
highlights an issue or detail
Communicative Purpose
to focus discussion or raise awareness
Pattern
draw attention to
Core Structure
draw attention to
Função primária
highlights an issue or detail
Propósito comunicativo
to focus discussion or raise awareness
Situações de gatilho
presentations, campaigns, complaints
Contextos
professional, public, academic
Padrão
draw attention to
Estrutura central
draw attention to
Slots de substituição
the specific issue, problem, or fact to be highlighted
Colocados típicos
- kindly
- wish to
- would like to
- heavily draw attention to
Substituições comuns
- point out
- highlight
- bring to light
Erros comuns
using *draw attention on; *draw attention at
Similar / contraste
point out, highlight, shed light on, bring up
Interferências
French ‘attirer l’attention sur’ – positive transfer to ‘on’ but English uses ‘to’
Família do chunk
- point out
- highlight
- bring to notice
- underline
Nuance
‘draw attention to’ is neutral; can be used to politely correct
Efeito pragmático
facilitates communication about specifics
Dica de memória
“I’d like to draw your attention to the figures on page two.”
Nota
This chunk is semi-fixed and can be used in various contexts to highlight something important. It is crucial to use the correct preposition 'to' and not 'on' or 'at'.
Upgrade path
use ‘direct attention to’, ‘call to mind’ in formal writing
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