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焦点
jiāodiǎn
Description
"焦点"是大家最关心、最注意的中心问题。
"焦点" is the central issue that everyone cares about and pays the most attention to.
照相的时候，我们也用这个词，表示图像最清楚的地方。
When taking photos, we also use this word to indicate the sharpest part of the image.
Meanings
焦点jiāodiǎn
focus; central issue everyone cares about
这件事成了大家讨论的焦点。
This matter became the focus of everyone's discussion.
焦点jiāodiǎn
focal point (in optics or a camera)
相机的焦点没对准，照片有点模糊。
The camera's focus was off, so the photo is a bit blurry.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
焦 (burning/scorched) + 点 (point) — the point where light converges and burns.
- Nuance
焦点 stresses the center of attention or convergence; 重点 stresses importance or priority.
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