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透镜
tòujìng
Description
透镜是一种用玻璃做的东西，可以让光弯曲。
A 透镜 is an object made of glass that can bend light.
眼镜、照相机和望远镜里都有透镜。
Glasses, cameras, and telescopes all contain 透镜.
Meanings
透镜tòujìng
a lens (optical glass that bends light)
这个照相机里有一个大透镜。
There is a large lens inside this camera.
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Notes
- Etymology
透 (pass through) + 镜 (mirror/glass) — glass that light passes through.
- Nuance
透镜 is the optical component; 镜子 means an everyday mirror.
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