Vocabulary
- in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- out of focus: Not clear or sharp in appearance; blurry.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
- look back: To think about past events
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- focal length: The distance between the center of a lens or curved mirror and its focus.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- next to: Being located along side another
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- in the frame: Believed to be involved or suspected in an event or crime.
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- inherently: As an essential part of
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- portrait: Picture of a person's head and shoulders
- tiny: Very, very small
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- factor: Something that influences a result
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- equal: Same in shape, size, or number
- objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- leave: To go away from; depart
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- depth: Distance below a surface
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- blurry: Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- piece: A counter in a board game
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
- blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- visually: With respect to vision
- mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- shutter: Part of a camera that opens to allow in light
- wildlife: All wild animals
- adamant: Determined not to change your opinion
- shallower: Less deep than
- sensor: Device that detects movement or physical stimuli
- aperture: Hole or opening controlling e.g. light on a lens
- canon: General rule of how to behave or do things
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Photography Tutorial - Depth of field explained (shallow vs deep)
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林宜悉 posted on 2025/08/03Ever wondered how photographers make their subjects pop while blurring the background? This tutorial breaks down the magic of depth of field, explaining shallow vs. deep focus with tons of useful photography vocabulary. You'll pick up advanced terms like 'aperture,' 'bokeh,' and 'sensor size' that are perfect for nailing those stunning portraits and landscapes!
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