lenses
word · lemma: lens
/ˈɫɛnzəz/
/lˈɛnzɪz/
Definition
Lenses are curved pieces of glass or plastic that focus light, used in glasses, cameras, or as contact lenses for eyes.
Usage & Nuances
The plural 'lenses' most commonly refers to eyeglass lenses or contact lenses, as well as camera lenses. 'Contact lenses' are often just called 'contacts' in speech. Not to be confused with 'lens' as an academic viewpoint, which is metaphorical.
Spanish: lentes - lentes de contactoPortuguese (BR): lentes - lentes de contatoPortuguese (PT): lentes - lentes de contactoChinese (Simplified): 镜片 - 隐形眼镜Chinese (Traditional): 鏡片 - 隱形眼鏡Hindi: लेंस - कॉन्टैक्ट लेंसArabic: عدسات - عدسات لاصقةBengali: লেন্স - কনট্যাক্ট লেন্সRussian: линзы - контактные линзыJapanese: レンズ - コンタクトレンズVietnamese: thấu kính - kính áp tròngKorean: 렌즈 - 콘택트렌즈Turkish: lens - kontakt lensUrdu: عدسے - کانٹیکٹ لینزIndonesian: lensa - lensa kontak
Example Sentences
I need new lenses for my glasses.
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She wears contact lenses every day.
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My camera has two different lenses.
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I can't find my lenses without my glasses—it's a problem!
natural
When you clean your lenses, use a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
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Some photographers spend a lot of money on special lenses for their cameras.
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