| 单词 | magnifying glass |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmagnifying glass magnifying glass n. a lens, usually of glass, which increases the apparent size of an object viewed through it; a device incorporating such a lens. ΘΚΠ the world > physical sensation > sight and vision > optical instruments > magnification or magnifying instruments > [noun] > magnifying glass magnifying glass1646 magnifier1665 hand glass1676 augmenter1703 spying-glass1767 eyeglass1768 power1854 spyglass1883 1646 J. Hall Horæ Vacivæ 185 Small peeces best commend themselves through a Magnifying Glasse. 1665 R. Boyle Disc. iii. i, in Occas. Refl. sig. C7v Attention, like a magnifying glass, shews us..divers particularities, undiscerned by those who want that advantage. 1705 A. Pope Corr. 23 June (1956) I. 9 'Tis certain, the greatest magnifying Glasses in the World are a Man's own Eyes. 1793 T. Pennant Lit. Life 54 The preceding navigators had seen these people through the medium of magnifying glasses, instead of the sober eye of observation. 1859 J. M. Jephson & L. Reeve Narr. Walking Tour Brittany 187 With a strong magnifying-glass the words..may be distinctly read. 1946 J. Hersey Hiroshima iii. 85 She felt as if she were under a magnifying glass in the sun. 1991 Photo Answers May 34/1 Close-up lenses are effectively filters which screw on to the front of your lens and act like magnifying glasses. < as lemmas |
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