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optical

/ɑptɪkəl/

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1 · adjective

relating to sight or light

视觉的；光学的

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The pattern creates an optical illusion of movement.
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这个图案制造出一种运动的视觉错觉。
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Pronunciation: /ɑptɪkəl/

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