A2 verb ニュートラル #412 よく出る

focus

/ˈfoʊkəs/

To give special attention or effort to one particular person, thing, or activity. It also means to adjust your eyes or a lens so that you can see an image clearly.

例文

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1

I need to focus on my homework tonight so I can finish it early.

I need to give all my attention to my school tasks this evening.

2

The committee will focus its attention on improving public transport.

The group will direct its effort toward making buses and trains better.

3

Hey, focus! You are looking out the window instead of listening.

Pay attention! You are being distracted by things outside.

語族

名詞
focus
Verb
focus
副詞
focussedly
形容詞
focused
関連
focal point
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a camera lens: when you focus, the blurry image becomes clear. Do the same with your mind to see your goals clearly.

クイックテスト

If you want to pass the exam, you really need to _____ on your notes.

正解!

正解は: focus

例文

1

I need to focus on my homework tonight so I can finish it early.

everyday

I need to give all my attention to my school tasks this evening.

2

The committee will focus its attention on improving public transport.

formal

The group will direct its effort toward making buses and trains better.

3

Hey, focus! You are looking out the window instead of listening.

informal

Pay attention! You are being distracted by things outside.

4

This research paper will focus on the causes of the industrial revolution.

academic

This academic writing will specifically examine why the industrial revolution started.

5

We should focus our marketing budget on social media advertisements.

business

We need to spend our advertising money mainly on social media platforms.

語族

名詞
focus
Verb
focus
副詞
focussedly
形容詞
focused
関連
focal point

よく使う組み合わせ

focus on to direct attention toward something
main focus the primary thing being considered
stay focused to continue giving attention to a task
lose focus to become distracted from a task
sharp focus a very clear image or very specific attention

よく使うフレーズ

in focus

appearing clear and not blurry

the focus of attention

the person or thing everyone is looking at

bring into focus

to make something clear or easy to understand

よく混同される語

focus vs concentrate

Concentrate implies intense mental effort, while focus often refers to the direction of attention or physical sight.

focus vs center

Center refers to a middle physical point, whereas focus refers to a point of interest or clarity.

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使い方のコツ

The verb 'focus' is almost always followed by the preposition 'on' when it has an object. It is a regular verb (focused/focusing), though it can be spelled with a double 's' (focussed) in British English.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to include the word 'on' after the verb, saying 'I must focus my study' instead of 'I must focus on my study.'

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覚え方のコツ

Think of a camera lens: when you focus, the blurry image becomes clear. Do the same with your mind to see your goals clearly.

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語源

From the Latin word 'focus', which originally meant 'hearth' or 'fireplace', the central gathering point of a home.

文法パターン

focus on + noun/pronoun focus on + -ing (gerund) focus something on someone/something
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文化的な背景

In modern professional environments, particularly in Western cultures, 'focus' is often used as a buzzword for productivity and efficiency.

クイックテスト

If you want to pass the exam, you really need to _____ on your notes.

正解!

正解は: focus

関連フレーズ

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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