A2 verb 中性 #412 最常用

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.

例句

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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.

词族

名词
focus
Verb
focus
副词
focussedly
形容词
focused
相关
focal point
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: focus

例句

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.

词族

名词
focus
Verb
focus
副词
focussedly
形容词
focused
相关
focal point

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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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记忆技巧

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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词源

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

语法模式

focus on + noun/pronoun focus on + -ing (gerund) focus something on someone/something
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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: focus

相关词

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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