/ˈfəʊkəs ||; ˈfokəs/verb
[I,T] (focusing;focusedorfocussing;focussed)focus (sth) (on sth)
1 to give all your attention to sth 把注意力集中于 [I]
to focus on a problem把注意力集中在一个问题上
2 (used about your eyes or a camera) to change or be changed so that things can be seen clearly (指眼睛或照相机)调节焦距(以看得清楚):
Gradually his eyes focused.他的眼睛渐渐看清楚了。I focussed (the camera) on the person in the middle of the group.我把(照相机)焦点对准站在人群中央的那个人。
1 [usu.sing] the centre of interest or attention; special attention that is given to sb/sth 兴趣或注意力的中心;对…特别注意:
The school used to be the focus of village life.以前这学校是农村生活的中心。
2 (also focal point) (technical术语) a point at which rays or waves of light, sound, etc meet after REFLECTION or REFRACTION; the point from which rays or waves of light, sound, etc. seem to come (光、声等的)焦点,中心点
in focus/out of focus (used about a photograph or sth in a photograph) clear/not clear (指照片或照片上的东西)清楚或不清楚:
This picture is so badly out of focus that I can't recognize anyone.这张照片照得极不清楚,上面的人我一个也认不出来。
focus1/ˋfokəs; ˈfəʊkəs/v focused or focussed , focusing or focussing 1 [I,T] to give all your attention to a particular thing (把注意力)集中(于): +on In his speech he focused on the economy. 他的讲话着重于经济方面。focus (your/sb's attention/mind) on sth She tried to focus her mind on her work. 她试图集中精神干活。2 [T] to move the controls on a camera or TELESCOPE so that you can see something clearly 调节〔照相机﹑望远镜等的〕焦距see box at见 CAMERA 方框3 [I,T] if you focus your eyes, or if your eyes focus, you are able to see clearly (使)〔眼睛〕对准﹐聚焦: All eyes were focused on Maria. 所有的眼睛都盯着玛丽亚。
focus2n 1 [singular 单数] the person or subject that people pay special attention to 焦点﹐重点: +of the main focus of his speech 他演讲的重点focus of attention/interest His private life became the focus of media attention. 他的私生活成了媒体关注的焦点。+for The town became the focus for new development in the area. 这个镇成为那地区新开发的重点。2 [U] if your focus is on something, it is what you give most attention to〔注意力的〕集中点﹐中心点: +on The school's focus is on basic reading and writing skills. 这所学校重视基础阅读和写作技巧。3 out of focus if a photograph is out of focus, you cannot see the picture clearly〔照片〕焦点没有对准﹐失焦4 in focus if a photograph is in focus, you can see the picture clearly〔照片〕焦点对准﹐对焦 —focused adj
focusfocus2noun (no plural)special attention that is given to somebody or something: It was the main focus of attention at the meeting.in focus, out of focusIf a photograph is in focus, it is clear. If it is out of focus, it is not.focusfocusfocusesfocussesfocusedfocussedfocusingfocussing1verb (focuses, focusing, focused)1to give all your attention to something: to focus on a problem2to move part of a camera, etc. so that you can see things through it clearly