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lens

/lɛnz/

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1 · noun

a piece of glass in a camera that focuses light

镜头；透镜

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The photographer used a telephoto lens to capture the bird in the treetop.
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摄影师用长焦镜头拍下了树梢上的鸟。
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Pronunciation: /lɛnz/

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