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Camera Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：photo-taking device (Camera)
Camera
/ˈkæmərə/
n.
A device for taking pictures or recording videos.
photo-taking device
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/ˈfoʊtoʊˌteɪkɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/
n.
A device that captures still images or video by recording light on a sensor or film.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'camera' (vaulted room), originally 'camera obscura' (dark room) for image projection.
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a 'camera' as a small 'room' (camera in Latin) that captures moments.
📖 Example
On our family trip, Dad brought his camera to capture every beautiful sunset.
On our family trip, Dad brought his camera to capture every beautiful sunset.
🔗 Collocations
digital camera – A camera that captures images electronically
camera phone – A mobile phone with built-in camera
security camera – A camera used for surveillance
🔄 Synonyms
photographic device (n.) – Any device used for taking photographs
image recorder (n.) – A device that records visual images
camcorder (n.) – A portable device that records video and audio
🚫 Antonyms
projector (n.) – A device that displays images on a screen (opposite of capturing)
🌱 Derivatives
cameraman (n.) – A person who operates a camera professionally
camerawork (n.) – The technique or style of using a camera in filmmaking
camera-ready (adj.) – Prepared for filming or photographing
📖 Cultural Story
The word 'camera' comes from Latin 'camera' meaning 'vaulted room'. The 'camera obscura' (dark room) was used for projecting images, and later the term shortened to refer to the photographic device.
Meaning 2：built-in computer camera (Camera)
Camera
/ˈkæmərə/
n.
The built-in video recording part of a computer or phone.
built-in computer camera
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/ˈbɪltɪn kəmˈpjuːtər ˈkæmərə/
n.
A small camera integrated into a laptop, phone, or monitor used for video calls and online meetings.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Before the online class starts, I always check if my laptop's camera is working properly.
Before the online class starts, I always check if my laptop's camera is working properly.
🔗 Collocations
laptop camera – The integrated camera on a laptop computer
front-facing camera – A camera on the front of a device, used for selfies or video calls
camera privacy shutter – A physical cover that blocks the camera lens for privacy
🔄 Synonyms
webcam (n.) – A video camera that feeds video to a computer for streaming
video camera (n.) – A camera used for recording moving images
front camera (n.) – The camera on the front side of a phone or tablet
🌱 Derivatives
webcam (n.) – A camera connected to a computer for live video
cameraphone (n.) – A mobile phone with a built-in camera
camera-ready (adj.) – Prepared for video recording or online streaming
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