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(archaic, humorous) An eye. / (optics) A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light.

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Source Word

optic

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɒp.tɪk/

Noun

archaic humorous

(archaic, humorous) An eye. / (optics) A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light.

Japanese Meaning

目（古風またはユーモラスな用法において、人体の「目」を指す） / 光学機器の部品としてのレンズなど、光と相互作用する部分

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He plucked a thorn from his optic and declared himself fit for another duel.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼は目からトゲを抜き、まだ決闘にふさわしいと宣言した。

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Sense（1）

(archaic, humorous) An eye.

The difference is as great between / The optics seeing, as the object seen.

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Sense（2）

(optics) A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light.

The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.

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