focus
/ˈfəʊkəs/ · /ˈfoʊkəs/
CEFR level B1Topic ThinkingWord #2518 in the learning path
集中注意力；聚焦
Definitions
v. direct attention or effort towards one particular thing
集中注意力；聚焦
n. the main subject receiving attention or effort
重点；关注中心
n. image sharpness, or the point where light rays meet
清晰度；焦点
Example
Please turn the music down so I can focus.
请把音乐调小一点，好让我集中注意力。
Governments should focus on affordable public transport to reduce congestion and improve access to employment.
政府应重点发展价格合理的公共交通，以缓解拥堵并改善就业机会的可达性。
Collocations
- focus on
- the main focus
- in focus
- out of focus
Word family
- focused (adj.)
- unfocused (adj.)
- refocus (v.)
- focal (adj.)
Synonyms
- concentrate
Usage tip
focus on后接名词或动名词；不要说focus in。
FAQ
- What does focus mean?
- direct attention or effort towards one particular thing the main subject receiving attention or effort image sharpness, or the point where light rays meet
- How is focus pronounced?
- UK /ˈfəʊkəs/, US /ˈfoʊkəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
