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chojeom[초쩜]Intermediate · TOPIK II

issue; problem

NounSino-Korean: 焦點

  1. 1

    issue; problem

    A subject or problem to which people pay attention.

    Korean definition: 사람들의 관심이 집중되는 대상이나 문제점.

    • Economic issues have recently become the focus of world news.

    • Schools should focus on raising children of good character rather than children who are only good at studying.

  2. 2

    focus; focal point

    The one point at which rays of light meet after passing a lens, curved mirror, etc.

    Korean definition: 렌즈나 굴곡이 있는 거울 등을 통과한 빛이 한곳으로 모이는 점.

    • This camera focuses quickly.

    • A telephoto lens has a long focal length, so it's used to photograph distant objects.

  3. 3

    focus

    The point one adjusts to make sure that the eyes can see a subject most clearly.

    Korean definition: 눈이 대상을 가장 확실하게 바라볼 수 있도록 맞추는 점.

    • My husband came out of the room with unfocused eyes, maybe because he was still not fully sober.

    • At the sudden news of her parents' car accident, Jisu stared blankly at the sky for a moment with unfocused eyes.