| 词汇 | focus on |
| 释义 | Phr V focus on focuses, focussing, focussed focus (sth) on/upon sth to give a lot of attention to one particular activity, situation, or ideaHe has given up running in order to focus on the long jump.Scientists are focussing their research upon areas with high levels of cancer patients. to make your eyes or a piece of equipment {esp. camera, microscope} give a clear picture of somethingI focussed the telescope on the moon.All eyes were focussed upon him. ! Focus upon is more formal than focus on, and is used mostly in writing.1. focus on/upon sth/sb • focus sth on/upon to give a lot of attention to a particular thing or person instead of others: People have tended to focus on Marilyn's private life, rather than on her films. At that time all her energy was focused on her career.focus attention on/upon sth/sb At the conference attention will be focussed on island communities in the developing world.focus on doing sth Recent research has focussed on studying the genetic background to the disease.■ SIMILAR TO: concentrate on2. focus on/upon sth to move the lens on a camera, telescope etc so you can see something clearly with it. The lens is the part of the camera etc that is made of glass, which light travels through.: The most important rule when taking portraits is to focus on the subject's eyes. focus on (someone or something)1. To direct and adjust the lens of something so that one can see through it clearly. I can't seem to focus the camera on the tree—it's still all blurry. 2. To center on or be dedicated to something in particular. Have you decided which topics the meeting will focus on? 3. To cause someone or something to center on or be dedicated to something in particular. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "focus" and "on." I think we need still need to focus our efforts on fundraising right now. focus something on someone or something1. Lit. to aim a lens at someone or something and adjust the lens for clarity. I focused the binoculars on the bird and stood there in awe at its beauty. He focused the camera on Jane and snapped the shutter. 2. Fig. to direct attention to someone or something. Could we please focus the discussion on the matter at hand for a few moments? Let's focus our attention on Tom and discuss his achievements so far. focus on someone or something1. Lit. to aim and adjust a lens (including the lens in the eye) onto someone or something. I focused on the flower and pressed the shutter release. I focused on Fred and snapped just as he moved. 2. Fig. to dwell on the subject of someone or something. Let's focus on the question of the electric bill, if you don't mind. Let us focus on Fred and discuss his progress. focus onv. 1. To orient or adjust something toward some particular point or thing: I focused the camera on the car across the street. 2. To direct someone or something at a particular point or purpose: The company director wanted to focus the staff's attention on finding a solution to the problem. 3. To be directed at some particular point or purpose: The manager focused on the sales force's performance. |
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