English Dictionary

optic

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɒp.tɪk/

名詞

古語 ユーモラス文体

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

日本語の意味

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

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

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。

意味（1）

(archaic, humorous) An eye.

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

意味（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.

意味（3）

(trademark in UK) A measuring device with a small window, attached to an upside-down bottle, used to dispense alcoholic drinks in a bar.

optics （ plural ）