EN · B1 · verbcatch someone's attention
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Dialogues in context
EN · B1The Opening Line
- A
Why are you opening your talk with a question?
Dlaczego zaczynasz wystąpienie od pytania?
- B
I want to catch the audience's attention.
Chcę przyciągnąć uwagę słuchaczy.
- A
What will you say right after the question?
Co powiesz zaraz po pytaniu?
- B
I'll give a short example from everyday life.
Podam krótki przykład z codziennego życia.
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Translations
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RussianExamples of use
Kolorowy plakat przyciągnął uwagę przechodniów.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.The colourful poster caught the attention of passers-by.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Das bunte Plakat erregte die Aufmerksamkeit der Passanten.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.El cartel colorido llamó la atención de los transeúntes.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Красочный плакат привлёк внимание прохожих.
No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Grammar
verb
- Dictionary form
- catch someone's attention
Present
| I | catch someone's attention |
|---|---|
| you | catch someone's attention |
| he / she / it | catches someone's attention |
| we | catch someone's attention |
| you (plural) | catch someone's attention |
| they | catch someone's attention |
Past
| I | caught someone's attention |
|---|---|
| you | caught someone's attention |
| he / she / it | caught someone's attention |
| we | caught someone's attention |
| you (plural) | caught someone's attention |
| they | caught someone's attention |
Future
| I | will catch someone's attention |
|---|---|
| you | will catch someone's attention |
| he / she / it | will catch someone's attention |
| we | will catch someone's attention |
| you (plural) | will catch someone's attention |
| they | will catch someone's attention |
- Present Simple, Past Simple and future with will. These tables show statements.
Example
The colourful poster caught the attention of passers-by.
Related concepts
unikać problemu
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.zerwać z nawykiem
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.poruszać temat
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.wykonać zadanie
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.zmienić temat
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.wpaść na pomysł
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Related phrases
Czy mogę umówić wizytę na inny dzień?
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Na twoim miejscu wybrałbym tańszą opcję.
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Wolę wyjść wcześniej, żeby się nie spóźnić.
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Czy możesz odebrać dzieci ze szkoły, jeśli skończysz wcześniej?
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Zgłosiłem usterkę tydzień temu, ale nikt jeszcze nie przyszedł.
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.Podzielmy obowiązki tak, żeby każdy miał czas na odpoczynek.
B1No voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.