focused
/ˈfəʊkəst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfəʊkəst/ (ame, ipa)
focused — adjective
- focusedpositive
- more focusedcomparative
- most focusedsuperlative
1. concentrating hard on a single goal, activity, or subject, so that other things
concentrating hard on a single goal, activity, or subject, so that other things do not distract you.
Gabriel remained focused on his research despite the noise from the street.
pattern: remain focused on + noun phrase
The sales team stayed focused during the four-hour meeting about the new budget.
collocation: stay focused (during + time expression)
With focused effort, Nora finished the marathon twenty minutes faster than last year.
Lan gave such a focused presentation that the client approved the proposal immediately.
Christopher struggled to stay focused after working on the same math problem for hours.
- concentrated
more general; can describe both mental effort and physical density
- attentive
suggests careful listening or watching, often in a classroom or service setting
- single-minded
stronger; suggests ignoring everything else, sometimes to an extreme degree
- dedicated
implies long-term commitment rather than momentary concentration
- distracted
opposite state — unable to concentrate
- unfocused
direct opposite; lacking clear direction or attention
文法句型
be + focused + on + noun/gerund
stay/remain + focused
用法筆記
Frequently used with the preposition 'on' to specify the target of concentration. Also common in phrases like 'stay focused' and 'keep focused'. This sense can describe both a temporary state and a general personality trait.
常見錯誤
2. having sharp, clear edges and fine details so that an image can be seen easily a
having sharp, clear edges and fine details so that an image can be seen easily and without blur.
The portrait of Élise's grandmother was beautifully focused and full of detail.
Darius adjusted the lens until the distant mountain range appeared sharp and focused.
pattern: appear/look + focused (describing visual clarity)
This microscope produces a focused image even at the highest magnification setting.
Constanza could not tell if the old photograph was meant to be focused or blurry.
The projector needs a focused beam to show the slides clearly on the screen.
- blurry
most common opposite in everyday speech
- fuzzy
slightly informal; describes unclear or indistinct edges
- out of focus
phrasal opposite; not adjusted to produce a clear image
文法句型
be + focused
appear/look + focused
用法筆記
Primarily used in technical contexts such as photography, microscopy, and optics. Less common in everyday conversation than the ATTENTIVE sense. When describing the human eye, this sense refers to the eye's ability to adjust its lens for clear vision.