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MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

der Brennpunkt

focal point; focus of light rays

Der Brennpunkt wurde im Modell markiert, damit wir nachvollziehen konnten, weshalb eine veränderte Stellung der Linse auch die Bildschärfe beeinflusst.

The focal point was marked in the model so we could understand why changing the lens position also affects image sharpness.

focus of attention or conflict

Die Klinik geriet in den Brennpunkt der Debatte, nachdem mehrere Familien unabhängig voneinander über ähnliche Schwierigkeiten berichtet hatten.

The clinic became the focus of debate after several families independently reported similar difficulties.

area of concentrated social problems; trouble spot

Das Viertel nur als sozialen Brennpunkt zu bezeichnen, blendet die vielfältigen Beziehungen und Initiativen aus, die seinen Alltag ebenfalls prägen.

Calling the neighbourhood merely a social trouble spot ignores the varied relationships and initiatives also shaping everyday life there.

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