concentrate; compile annotations
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to concentrate; to focus (attention, gaze, etc.)
Describes the gathering of mental focus or visual attention onto a specific point or object.
The delegates' eyes were all focused on the rostrum.
The entire audience's gaze was fixed on the center of the stage.
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His attention was concentrated on the delicate work in his hands.
Everyone's mental energy was focused on this major project.
verb
to compile annotations from previous scholars together with one's own commentary
formalA scholarly term used in classical studies, often appearing in book titles (e.g., 《论语集注》). Also called 集解 or 集释.
Collected Annotations on the Analects is one of Zhu Xi's representative works.
This collected annotation edition of the ancient text includes research findings from scholars across generations.
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He compiled detailed annotations for this difficult classical text.
Collected Annotations on Mencius is also called Collected Explanations on Mencius.