How do you use "camera" in a sentence?

Don't forget to bring your camera on holiday. The security camera captured the whole incident. She's quite camera shy and hates having her photo taken.

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Q: What does "camera" mean?

A device for taking photographs or recording video A camera is a device for taking photographs or recording video. Modern smartphones contain cameras. 'On camera' means being filmed, and 'off camera' means when not being recorded. 'Camera shy' describes someone who dislikes being photographed. Security cameras monitor buildings and public spaces.

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Significado: A device for taking photographs or recording video

相机，摄像机

cámara

カメラ

카메라

A camera is a device for taking photographs or recording video. Modern smartphones contain cameras. 'On camera' means being filmed, and 'off camera' means when not being recorded. 'Camera shy' describes someone who dislikes being photographed. Security cameras monitor buildings and public spaces.

「camera」是拍照或录像的设备。现代智能手机包含摄像头。「on camera」意为正在被拍摄，「off camera」意为没有被录制时。「camera shy」描述不喜欢被拍照的人。监控摄像头监控建筑物和公共场所。

Una cámara es un dispositivo para tomar fotografías o grabar vídeo. Los smartphones modernos contienen cámaras. «On camera» significa siendo filmado, y «off camera» significa cuando no se está grabando. «Camera shy» describe a alguien a quien no le gusta que le fotografíen.

「camera」は写真を撮影したりビデオを録画したりする装置です。現代のスマートフォンにはカメラが内蔵されています。「on camera」は撮影されていること、「off camera」は録画されていない時を意味します。「camera shy」は写真を撮られるのが嫌いな人を表します。防犯カメラは建物や公共スペースを監視します。

Camera는 사진을 찍거나 영상을 녹화하는 장치입니다. 현대 스마트폰에는 카메라가 내장되어 있습니다. 'On camera'는 촬영 중이라는 뜻이고, 'off camera'는 촬영하지 않을 때를 의미합니다. 'Camera shy'는 사진 찍히는 것을 싫어하는 사람을 묘사합니다. 보안 카메라는 건물과 공공장소를 감시합니다.

Ejemplos

Don't forget to bring your camera on holiday.
度假别忘了带相机。
No olvides llevar tu cámara de vacaciones.
休暇にはカメラを忘れずに持っていってください。
휴가에 카메라를 꼭 가져가세요.
The security camera captured the whole incident.
监控摄像头拍下了整个事件。
La cámara de seguridad captó todo el incidente.
防犯カメラが事件全体を捉えていました。
보안 카메라가 사건 전체를 촬영했습니다.
She's quite camera shy and hates having her photo taken.
她很怕镜头，讨厌被拍照。
Ella es bastante tímida ante la cámara y odia que le tomen fotos.
彼女はかなりカメラが苦手で、写真を撮られるのが嫌いです。
그녀는 카메라를 꽤 싫어해서 사진 찍히는 것을 싫어합니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'camera' meaning 'vaulted room', from Greek 'kamara' (vaulted chamber). Short for 'camera obscura' (dark chamber), the optical device that preceded modern photography.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

The word 'camera' comes from 'camera obscura,' Latin for 'dark room.' This optical device, known since ancient times, projected images through a small hole into a darkened space. The modern photographic camera developed from this principle in the 19th century.

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