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aperture

/ˈÊp.ə.tjʊə(ɹ)/
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noun

Simple Meaning

匀口或孔掞尀指盞机䞭让光线进入的孔。

When to Use

⚙Technical📚Academic Writing
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

“芁圚晚䞊拍出曎奜的照片䜠需芁把光圈匀倧。”

“盞机的光圈控制着到蟟䌠感噚的光线量。”

▶Full Definition

An opening, gap, or hole, usually small and narrow

“an aperture in a wall”

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