optical
gb/ˈɑptɪkəl/ us/ˈɑptɪkəl/
B1
Английский
~ 3000
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
Relating to sight or light
About seeing or using light, often in machines or tools.
Модель употребления:
[optical] [noun]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'optical' with 'visual'. 'Optical' is often used for technical or scientific contexts, while 'visual' is broader.
Синонимы
visual (General term for anything related to sight, not specifically technology-based.)
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optic (More technical or specialized, often used in anatomy or optics fields.)
Антонимы
nonvisual (Not involving sight or vision.)
Коллокации
optical illusion
|optical fiber
|optical lens
|optical sensor
Темы
science
|technology
Примеры
- The microscope uses an advanced optical system to magnify tiny objects.
- She studied optical engineering at university.
- Optical fibers are used to transmit data over long distances.
- The optical properties of the glass make it ideal for lenses.
Примеры для изучающих
- This camera has an optical zoom.
- I saw an optical illusion in the book.
- The optical cable sends the signal fast.
- We learned about optical tools in science class.
adjective
B1
property
2
Causing a visual illusion
Made to make you see something that is not real or is different from what it is.
Модель употребления:
[optical] [noun]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners think 'optical' here means 'related to glasses', but in this context it refers to illusions or tricks of sight.
Синонимы
illusory (More formal and not limited to visual effects; can refer to any false impression.)
Антонимы
realistic (Appearing true to life without distortion.)
Коллокации
optical illusion
|optical trick
Темы
art
|perception
|science
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- The painting uses optical effects to create depth.
- That’s just an optical illusion caused by the lighting.
- An optical trick made the hallway look longer than it was.
Примеры для изучающих
- This picture is an optical illusion.
- The street looks bent because of an optical trick.
- An optical illusion can fool your eyes.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
optical
IPA
GB/ˈɑptɪkəl/
US/ˈɑptɪkəl/
Слоги и ударение
op - tic - al (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (op)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: optical
Родственные слова
Core family
optically
adverb
optics
noun
optician
noun
Related words
optic
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
optometrist
noun
optometry
noun
Выражения
optical fiber
1/ˈɑptɪkəl fˈaɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
A cable transmitting light signals
A thin wire that sends information as light.
Примеры
- Internet service through optical fiber is very fast.
- The company installed new optical fiber cables in the city.
optical zoom
1/ˈɑptɪkəl zˈum/
fixed phrase
technical
Camera zoom by lens movement
A way to make things look closer in a camera by moving the lens, not by using software.
Примеры
- This camera has 10x optical zoom for clear close-ups.
- Optical zoom keeps the image sharp compared to digital zoom.
optical illusion
1/ˈɑptɪkəl ɪlˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
A misleading visual perception
Something you see that looks different from what it really is.
Примеры
- The magician’s trick was just an optical illusion.
- The famous picture of the two faces and the vase is an optical illusion.
- From this angle, the tower’s tilt is an optical illusion.
- From a distance, the road seemed wet, but it was just an optical illusion.