aperture
Prononciation : [ˈæpərtʃər]
Contexte : « photography »
(noun) an opening in a camera that lets in light. It helps to control how much light gets in so your pictures can be bright and clear.
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The photographer used a wide aperture to take beautiful, bright photos.
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If the aperture is too small, the photos will be too dark and unclear.
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What aperture should I use for taking pictures in low light?
Contexte : « science »
(noun) a hole or gap in something that lets things pass through, like light or sound. It's like a window that allows something to come in.
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The scientist discovered a small aperture in the wall that let light seep into the dark room.
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There was no aperture in the sealed container, so nothing could get in or out.
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Can you find the aperture that allows sound to travel through this material?
Contexte : « engineering »
(noun) a hole or opening in machinery or structures designed for specific purposes, allowing things like air or fluids to pass through.
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The engineer designed an aperture to improve airflow in the system.
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Without a proper aperture, the machine was unable to function efficiently.
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How does the size of the aperture affect the machine’s performance?