focus

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Photography

n. the state of an image being sharp and clear, especially in a photo.

n. the state of maximum clarity of an image, achieved when light rays converge correctly on a surface.

日本語:ピント※

“The background of the photo is blurry, but the flower is in focus.”

“The photographer struggled to maintain focus on the moving subject while using a wide aperture in low-light conditions.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical

n. the part of a computer screen that is currently active or selected.

n. the status of being the currently active element in a user interface, typically receiving keyboard or mouse input.

日本語:フォーカス※

“Click on the text box to give it focus so you can start typing.”

“The application failed to return focus to the main window after the dialogue box was dismissed, frustrating the user.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to give all your attention to one particular thing.

v. to direct one's attention, effort, or energy toward a specific task or subject. Intransitive uses typically require the preposition 'on'.

“It is hard to focus on my work when the room is so noisy.”

“The marketing team decided to focus on digital platforms rather than traditional print media to reach a younger demographic.”

B1 · Intermediate Photography

v. to move a lens so that you can see an image clearly.

v. to adjust the focal length of an optical device to produce a sharp image.

“He turned the ring on the camera to focus on the bird in the tree.”

“Modern autofocus systems can focus on a subject's eyes almost instantly, even when the person is moving through the frame.”