Definition of focal point in English:

focal point

noun

1The point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.
Example sentencesExamples
- The lens that picks up the light from the focal point is called the eyepiece lens.
- Accommodative effort and retinal blur can be minimised by bifocal glasses, which change the focal point for near work.
- An ellipse is a flattened circle whose properties are governed by two ‘foci’, or focal points, equidistant from its centre.
- This spreads the light away from the center of the lens and moves the focal point forward.
- The focal point is adjusted for a second different set of wavelengths of light.
- Each cell is shown at seven different focal points separated by 1-m distances in the z-axis (dist.).
Synonyms
main feature, focus, focus of attention, centre of interest, most interesting part, cynosure
1. 1.1 The centre of interest or activity.
  the community shop is the focal point of the village
  Example sentencesExamples
  The focal point of the memorial is a circular emblem on the central pillar.
  For they were all eager to be the focal point of unification and centralization.
  For three weeks, Meadowlands forms a focal point for soccer lovers across the social spectrum.
  The plane will be the focal point of a new static aircraft display which is expected to attract thousands of visitors when it opens in May.
  Who assigns focal points to a given risk issue?
  This was one of the focal points of Central European modern dance just prior to, and during, the First World War.
  The festival is a focal point for moral reflection and being especially charitable to others.
  Wheeler's love and Bell's book are twin focal points for the enigmas of truth and semblance.
  Such areas of prestige form focal points which transmit innovations into the surrounding hinterland.
  They may serve either as the focal point of a piece of jewelry or as components of the overall design.
  The hotel has always been and will continue to be the central focal point in Robertstown.
  It's the home of The Bandwagon, a night that has become a focal point for a new wave of Liverpool groups.
  In this chapter, however, two approaches will be examined that treat language as their central focal points.
  This year, however, the two divergent focal points converged more seamlessly.
  It was a comparative analysis of the Legislature's performance with all its core sections being focal points.
  These marae are community focused and they provide a focal point for community action.
  Norms can also impart a sense of identity and shared values which can provide a focal point to energize and revitalize the group.
  They were all or nothing, the focal point of the whole three years of study.
  In the early twentieth century, the focal point of social interaction was the local market town.
  It seems the car park has become something of a focal point for young people to meet and play music from car stereos.
  Synonyms
  centre, central point, centre of attention, hub, pivot, nucleus, heart, cornerstone, linchpin, kingpin, bedrock, basis, anchor, backbone, cynosure
  point of convergence

Definition of focal point in US English:

focal point

nounˈfōkəl ˌpointˈfoʊkəl ˌpɔɪnt

1The point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.
Example sentencesExamples
- This spreads the light away from the center of the lens and moves the focal point forward.
- Each cell is shown at seven different focal points separated by 1-m distances in the z-axis (dist.).
- Accommodative effort and retinal blur can be minimised by bifocal glasses, which change the focal point for near work.
- The focal point is adjusted for a second different set of wavelengths of light.
- The lens that picks up the light from the focal point is called the eyepiece lens.
- An ellipse is a flattened circle whose properties are governed by two ‘foci’, or focal points, equidistant from its centre.
Synonyms
main feature, focus, focus of attention, centre of interest, most interesting part, cynosure
1. 1.1 The center of interest or activity.
  almost every sizable city can have a junior college that can act as a focal point for cultural activity
  Example sentencesExamples
  They were all or nothing, the focal point of the whole three years of study.
  Wheeler's love and Bell's book are twin focal points for the enigmas of truth and semblance.
  It was a comparative analysis of the Legislature's performance with all its core sections being focal points.
  The hotel has always been and will continue to be the central focal point in Robertstown.
  In the early twentieth century, the focal point of social interaction was the local market town.
  The focal point of the memorial is a circular emblem on the central pillar.
  This year, however, the two divergent focal points converged more seamlessly.
  For they were all eager to be the focal point of unification and centralization.
  The festival is a focal point for moral reflection and being especially charitable to others.
  It seems the car park has become something of a focal point for young people to meet and play music from car stereos.
  The plane will be the focal point of a new static aircraft display which is expected to attract thousands of visitors when it opens in May.
  Such areas of prestige form focal points which transmit innovations into the surrounding hinterland.
  This was one of the focal points of Central European modern dance just prior to, and during, the First World War.
  These marae are community focused and they provide a focal point for community action.
  Who assigns focal points to a given risk issue?
  For three weeks, Meadowlands forms a focal point for soccer lovers across the social spectrum.
  It's the home of The Bandwagon, a night that has become a focal point for a new wave of Liverpool groups.
  Norms can also impart a sense of identity and shared values which can provide a focal point to energize and revitalize the group.
  In this chapter, however, two approaches will be examined that treat language as their central focal points.
  They may serve either as the focal point of a piece of jewelry or as components of the overall design.
  Synonyms
  centre, central point, centre of attention, hub, pivot, nucleus, heart, cornerstone, linchpin, kingpin, bedrock, basis, anchor, backbone, cynosure
  point of convergence

单词	focal point
释义	Definition of focal point in English: focal point noun 1The point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed. Example sentencesExamples The lens that picks up the light from the focal point is called the eyepiece lens. Accommodative effort and retinal blur can be minimised by bifocal glasses, which change the focal point for near work. An ellipse is a flattened circle whose properties are governed by two ‘foci’, or focal points, equidistant from its centre. This spreads the light away from the center of the lens and moves the focal point forward. The focal point is adjusted for a second different set of wavelengths of light. Each cell is shown at seven different focal points separated by 1-m distances in the z-axis (dist.). Synonyms main feature, focus, focus of attention, centre of interest, most interesting part, cynosure 1.1 The centre of interest or activity. the community shop is the focal point of the village Example sentencesExamples The focal point of the memorial is a circular emblem on the central pillar. For they were all eager to be the focal point of unification and centralization. For three weeks, Meadowlands forms a focal point for soccer lovers across the social spectrum. The plane will be the focal point of a new static aircraft display which is expected to attract thousands of visitors when it opens in May. Who assigns focal points to a given risk issue? This was one of the focal points of Central European modern dance just prior to, and during, the First World War. The festival is a focal point for moral reflection and being especially charitable to others. Wheeler's love and Bell's book are twin focal points for the enigmas of truth and semblance. Such areas of prestige form focal points which transmit innovations into the surrounding hinterland. They may serve either as the focal point of a piece of jewelry or as components of the overall design. The hotel has always been and will continue to be the central focal point in Robertstown. It's the home of The Bandwagon, a night that has become a focal point for a new wave of Liverpool groups. In this chapter, however, two approaches will be examined that treat language as their central focal points. This year, however, the two divergent focal points converged more seamlessly. It was a comparative analysis of the Legislature's performance with all its core sections being focal points. These marae are community focused and they provide a focal point for community action. Norms can also impart a sense of identity and shared values which can provide a focal point to energize and revitalize the group. They were all or nothing, the focal point of the whole three years of study. In the early twentieth century, the focal point of social interaction was the local market town. It seems the car park has become something of a focal point for young people to meet and play music from car stereos. Synonyms centre, central point, centre of attention, hub, pivot, nucleus, heart, cornerstone, linchpin, kingpin, bedrock, basis, anchor, backbone, cynosure point of convergence Definition of focal point in US English: focal point nounˈfōkəl ˌpointˈfoʊkəl ˌpɔɪnt 1The point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed. Example sentencesExamples This spreads the light away from the center of the lens and moves the focal point forward. Each cell is shown at seven different focal points separated by 1-m distances in the z-axis (dist.). Accommodative effort and retinal blur can be minimised by bifocal glasses, which change the focal point for near work. The focal point is adjusted for a second different set of wavelengths of light. The lens that picks up the light from the focal point is called the eyepiece lens. An ellipse is a flattened circle whose properties are governed by two ‘foci’, or focal points, equidistant from its centre. Synonyms main feature, focus, focus of attention, centre of interest, most interesting part, cynosure 1.1 The center of interest or activity. almost every sizable city can have a junior college that can act as a focal point for cultural activity Example sentencesExamples They were all or nothing, the focal point of the whole three years of study. Wheeler's love and Bell's book are twin focal points for the enigmas of truth and semblance. It was a comparative analysis of the Legislature's performance with all its core sections being focal points. The hotel has always been and will continue to be the central focal point in Robertstown. In the early twentieth century, the focal point of social interaction was the local market town. The focal point of the memorial is a circular emblem on the central pillar. This year, however, the two divergent focal points converged more seamlessly. For they were all eager to be the focal point of unification and centralization. The festival is a focal point for moral reflection and being especially charitable to others. It seems the car park has become something of a focal point for young people to meet and play music from car stereos. The plane will be the focal point of a new static aircraft display which is expected to attract thousands of visitors when it opens in May. Such areas of prestige form focal points which transmit innovations into the surrounding hinterland. This was one of the focal points of Central European modern dance just prior to, and during, the First World War. These marae are community focused and they provide a focal point for community action. Who assigns focal points to a given risk issue? For three weeks, Meadowlands forms a focal point for soccer lovers across the social spectrum. It's the home of The Bandwagon, a night that has become a focal point for a new wave of Liverpool groups. Norms can also impart a sense of identity and shared values which can provide a focal point to energize and revitalize the group. In this chapter, however, two approaches will be examined that treat language as their central focal points. They may serve either as the focal point of a piece of jewelry or as components of the overall design. Synonyms centre, central point, centre of attention, hub, pivot, nucleus, heart, cornerstone, linchpin, kingpin, bedrock, basis, anchor, backbone, cynosure point of convergence
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