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optics

/op-tiks/US // ˈɒp tɪks //UK // (ˈɒptɪks) //

光学,光学技术,光学系统,光学元件

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  1. 1
    • : the branch of physical science that deals with the properties and phenomena of both visible and invisible light and with vision.
    • : the way a situation, action, event, etc., is perceived by the public or by a particular group of people: The optics on this issue are pretty good for the Democrats.Administrators worry about the bad optics of hiring new staff during a budget crisis.

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Examples

  • This may be more of an optics issue, restoring confidence with the American people, and in my state, we actually do believe there was tremendous fraud.

  • He mined the staff of Tessera, an optics business in North Carolina, to build a manufacturing team.

  • Irritated members of Congress say that the authorization of the train-and-equip mission is merely about optics.

  • But, having himself campaigned by hitting others for their lack of involvement, Perry obviously understands the optics of crisis.

  • This prompted a lengthy discussion of optics and theatre among the panelists.

  • In terms of the optics, let us not forget that the United States is facing a new and extremely dangerous enemy in ISIS.

  • And despite the urgent optics of the border kids crisis, our D.C. politicos would rather demagogue the issue than deal with it.

  • Scientists tell us that from the point of view of optics the human eye is a clumsy instrument poorly contrived for its work.

  • The Optics were not published till 1704, but had been composed many years previously.

  • My two big toes placed simultaneously over both his optics caused a halt so abrupt as almost to unseat me.

  • "Peleg, you're a sight for tired optics," said Tom, giving the man's hand a squeeze that made him wince.

  • The Professor of Astronomy was to teach astronomy, optics, navigation, and cosmography.