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lens

/lenz/

CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #3878 in the learning path

透镜;镜片

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Definitions

n. A curved transparent piece that focuses or spreads light.

透镜;镜片

n. The transparent part inside the eye that focuses light.

眼球晶状体

Example

She carefully wiped the dust off her camera lens.

她小心地擦去相机镜头上的灰尘。

A damaged lens in the eye can reduce vision and affect a person's ability to perform everyday tasks.

眼球晶状体受损会降低视力,影响一个人完成日常任务的能力。

Collocations

  • camera lens
  • contact lens
  • wide-angle lens

Usage tip

复数为lenses;隐形眼镜常用contact lenses。

FAQ

What does lens mean?
A curved transparent piece that focuses or spreads light. The transparent part inside the eye that focuses light.
How is lens pronounced?
UK /lenz/, US /lenz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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