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фокус — meaning in English

fokus

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English meaning

  • conjuration noun Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
  • focus noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
  • magic noun The use of rituals, spells, or supernatural forces believed to influence events or beings beyond normal explanation.
  • shtick noun A repeated, characteristic routine or gimmick used to attract attention or amuse an audience.
  • trick noun An action meant to deceive, fool, or outsmart someone.

Senses

фокус is used for these senses in English:

  • conjuration A magic trick.
  • focus (uncountable, photography, cinematography) The quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium.
  • hocus-pocus (countable, uncountable, chiefly, US, also, attributively) Some action carried out to bring about change as if by magic; a trick; sleight of hand, trickery.
  • magic (entertainment) The art or practice of performing conjuring tricks and illusions to give the appearance of supernatural phenomena or powers.
  • magic trick A remarkable act carried out purportedly by magical means but in reality performed by trickery or illusion, generally as a form of entertainment.
  • shtick A gimmick.
  • trick A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.

conjuration — full definition

  1. noun Conjuring, legerdemain or magic.
  2. noun A magic trick.
  3. noun The act of calling or summoning by a sacred name, or in solemn manner, or binding by an oath; an earnest entreaty; adjuration.
  4. noun A league for a criminal purpose; conspiracy.

focus — full definition

  1. noun The main center of attention, activity, or interest.
  2. noun The point at which light rays or an image converge to appear sharp, especially in photography or optics.
  3. verb To direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
  4. verb To adjust a lens or the eye so that an image appears sharp.

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