How do you use "focus" in a sentence?

Education is the main focus of the new government. I need to focus on finishing this report. The photograph was slightly out of focus.

focus

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Meaning: The centre of interest or attention; to concentrate on something

焦点，重点；集中

enfoque, centro de atención; concentrarse

焦点、中心；集中する

초점, 중심; 집중하다

Focus refers to the centre of interest, attention, or activity. As a verb, it means to concentrate attention or effort on something, or to adjust a lens to produce a clear image. 'In focus' means clear, while 'out of focus' means blurred. 'Focus group' is a research method.

focus指兴趣、注意力或活动的中心。作为动词，它意味着将注意力或精力集中在某事上，或调整镜头以产生清晰的图像。'In focus'意思是清晰的，而'out of focus'意思是模糊的。'Focus group'是一种研究方法。

Focus se refiere al centro de interés, atención o actividad. Como verbo, significa concentrar la atención o el esfuerzo en algo, o ajustar una lente para producir una imagen clara. «In focus» significa claro, mientras que «out of focus» significa borroso. «Focus group» es un método de investigación.

focusは、関心、注意、または活動の中心を指します。動詞としては、何かに注意や努力を集中する、またはレンズを調整して鮮明な画像を得るという意味です。「In focus」は鮮明、「out of focus」はぼやけているという意味です。「Focus group」は調査手法の一つです。

Focus는 관심, 주의 또는 활동의 중심을 가리킵니다. 동사로는 주의나 노력을 무언가에 집중하다, 또는 렌즈를 조정하여 선명한 이미지를 만들다라는 뜻입니다. 'In focus'는 선명한, 'out of focus'는 흐릿한이라는 의미입니다. 'Focus group'은 연구 조사 방법의 하나입니다.

Examples

Education is the main focus of the new government.
教育是新政府的主要工作重点。
La educación es el enfoque principal del nuevo gobierno.
教育は新政府の主要な焦点です。
교육은 새 정부의 주요 관심사입니다.
I need to focus on finishing this report.
我需要专心完成这份报告。
Necesito concentrarme en terminar este informe.
このレポートを仕上げることに集中する必要があります。
이 보고서를 마무리하는 데 집중해야 합니다.
The photograph was slightly out of focus.
这张照片有点对焦不准。
La fotografía estaba ligeramente desenfocada.
写真が少しピンボケでした。
사진이 약간 초점이 맞지 않았습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'. The hearth was the centre of the home where families gathered, which is why 'focus' came to mean the centre of attention. The optical sense was introduced by Kepler in 1604.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

From Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace.' The hearth was literally the centre of the home where families gathered - which is why 'focus' came to mean the centre of attention or activity.