magnifier
magnifier — noun
- magnifiersingular
- magnifiersplural
1. a tool with a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes small writing or pictu
a tool with a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes small writing or pictures look larger so you can see them more clearly
Zola used a magnifier to read the tiny print on the medicine bottle.
magnifier + infinitive of purpose (to read)
The old watchmaker held a magnifier to his eye while repairing the tiny gears.
held a magnifier + while + verb-ing
Some magnifiers come with a built-in light to help you see better in dark rooms.
In science class, the students used magnifiers to examine the veins on a leaf.
Lucía keeps a small magnifier in her desk drawer for checking food labels.
- magnifying glass
the most common term for a handheld lens with a handle; 'magnifier' is slightly more formal and can also include digital devices
- loupe
a small magnifier worn on the eye or held close to it, used by jewellers, watchmakers, or dentists; more specialized
- lens
a much broader term that includes camera lenses, eyeglass lenses, and microscope lenses — not specific to magnification as a standalone tool
文法句型
a magnifier
the magnifier
magnifiers (plural)
用法筆記
Can refer to both traditional handheld magnifying glasses and electronic screen-magnification devices. Frequently used in the plural form 'magnifiers' when referring to the product type.