lens
Translation
lens, perspective
Examples
I need a new lens for my camera.
I need a new lens for my camera.
The lens of the eye focuses light.
The lens of the eye focuses light.
She saw the problem through a different lens.
She saw the problem through a different lens.
Grammar Patterns
a ((camera)) lens a piece of glass for a camera I need a new camera lens.
through a ((different)) lens from a different perspective She saw the problem through a different lens.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eyepiece, objective (for camera); perspective (figurative)
Etymology
From Latin 'lens', meaning 'lentil', due to the shape of a biconvex lens resembling a lentil.
Memory Tips
Remember that the shape of a lens is similar to a lentil bean.