Id | ESLPod_0663_WE_1001 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 663 |
Episode Title | Having Problems Concentrating |
Phrase | to focus |
Text | In this podcast, the verb "to focus" means to concentrate, or to put all of one's attention into a particular thought, task, or action: "Lourdes works from home, but it's hard for her to concentrate when her kids are playing and making a lot of noise in her office." The verb "to focus" also means for a camera or binocular lens to make a picture sharper, making it easy for an object to be seen clearly: "How can I make the camera focus on a distant object?" One's eyes can also "focus" on an object: "If it's hard for you to focus on the blackboard, you might need to start wearing glasses." Finally, the verb "to focus" can mean to point light in a particular direction: "Could you please focus the flashlight on this pipe while I try to fix it?" |
Topics | About You | Daily Life |
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