focused

Thân thiện

The astronomer adjusted the telescope until the image of the planet was perfectly focused.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Adjusted to produce a clear image: Describes an optical system (like a camera lens, telescope, or the eye) that has been adjusted so that the image seen is sharp and clear.
   • Converging on a point: Describes rays of light or energy that are directed toward and meet at a single point.
   • In a state of clear definition or concentration: Describes something that is clearly defined, sharp, or brought into a state of concentrated attention.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The photographer kept the subject focused while blurring the background.
  • The laser emits a highly focused beam of light.
  • Her mind was focused entirely on solving the complex problem.
  • After the adjustment, the microscope's image became perfectly focused.

Advanced Usage

• "to be focused on": to have one's attention, effort, or energy concentrated on a specific subject or goal.
  • The research team is focused on finding a cure.
• "to remain focused": to maintain one's concentration or clarity of purpose.
  • Despite the noise, she remained focused on her book.

Variants and Related Words

• Focus (verb/noun): The act of adjusting for clarity or the central point of attention.
  • Please focus the camera. Education was the main focus of his speech.
• Unfocused (adj): Not adjusted to give a clear image; lacking a clear direction or purpose.
  • The discussion was interesting but unfocused.
• Refocus (verb): To adjust the focus again or to direct attention to something new.
  • He paused to refocus his thoughts.

Synonyms

• Concentrated: Gathered together; directed toward one point.
• Sharp: Clearly defined; not blurred.
• Attentive: Paying close attention.
• Centered: Emotionally stable and focused.

Related Phrases

• Laser-focused: Extremely concentrated and precise, like a laser beam. (Often used metaphorically).
  • She was laser-focused on winning the championship.
• To bring into focus: To make something clear or understandable; to adjust an optical device for a sharp image.
  • The new evidence brought the whole case into focus.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
2. (of light rays) converging on a point
   • focused light rays can set something afire
3. being in focus or brought into focus

Từ đồng nghĩa

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