焦点
The center of interest or activity; the point at which lines or pathways converge. In academic discussion, it refers to the main topic or concentration of a debate.
Examples
3 of 5她总是聚会上的焦点。
She is always the center of attention at parties.
今天的会议焦点是新产品的发布。
The focus of today's meeting is the new product launch.
你看，这张照片没找准焦点。
Look, this photo is out of focus.
Word Family
Memory Tip
焦 (scorched/burnt) + 点 (point). Think of a magnifying glass burning a point with light.
Quick Quiz
媒体报道将___聚集在贫富差距问题上。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 焦点
Examples
她总是聚会上的焦点。
everydayShe is always the center of attention at parties.
今天的会议焦点是新产品的发布。
formalThe focus of today's meeting is the new product launch.
你看，这张照片没找准焦点。
informalLook, this photo is out of focus.
这篇文章的焦点在于探讨教育公平性。
academicThe focus of this article is to explore educational equity.
市场竞争的焦点正转向技术研发。
businessThe focus of market competition is shifting toward technology R&D.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
公众焦点
public focus
辩论焦点
point of contention
焦点人物
person in the spotlight
Often Confused With
重点 means 'important point'; 焦点 means 'converging point' or 'center of attention'.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS reading passages and useful for writing introductions.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with 重点 (key point) although they are similar in some contexts.
Memory Tip
焦 (scorched/burnt) + 点 (point). Think of a magnifying glass burning a point with light.
Word Origin
焦 (to burn) and 点 (dot/point). Derived from optics.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
媒体报道将___聚集在贫富差距问题上。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 焦点
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
引述
B1To quote or refer to someone else's words or a passage from a text to support an argument.
分析
B1To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or explain it. It involves breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better perspective.
研究
B1To carry out a systematic investigation into a subject to establish facts or reach new conclusions. It can also mean to study or consider something carefully.
观点
B1A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion or standpoint.
影响
B1To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
趋势
B1A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
解决
B1To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem, difficulty, or dispute.
证据
B1The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
结论
B1A judgment or decision reached by reasoning; the end or finish of an event or process.
资源
B1A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
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