🇬🇧🇨🇳 binoculars - 双筒望远镜 : English Lesson

Meaning of "binoculars" ("双筒望远镜"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Binoculars are an optical instrument with two eyepieces, designed for both eyes, that magnify distant objects, making them appear closer and clearer. They are commonly used for activities like birdwatching, stargazing, and sports events.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I borrowed my grandpa’s binoculars, and now I can see what’s for dinner at our neighbor’s house!

I thought I was watching a rare eagle through my binoculars, but it was just a plastic bag stuck in a tree.

I took binoculars to a soccer game, but I accidentally watched the wrong team the entire time.

I tried using binoculars backwards, and now everything looks extra far away—including my snacks.

I wanted to see into space with my binoculars, but all I found was my dad taking a nap in the backyard.

On the windy cliff, she lifted binoculars to her eyes. The binoculars focused a tiny ship far away; a bird circled above. She adjusted the binoculars again and saw a small pirate flag. With the binoculars steady, she watched the sailors wave. She smiled, lowered the binoculars, and felt a warm thrill.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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