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单词 eye-point
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Definition of eye-point in English:

eye-point

noun ˈʌɪpɔɪnt
  • 1A point in front of a picture where an observer's eye is assumed or expected to be placed; (also) the point where a perpendicular from an observer's eye meets the plane of a picture. Also in extended use. Now historical.

  • 2The point where the eye should be placed when using an optical instrument or a camera.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Norgate (1581–1650), miniature painter, musician, and writer on art. From eye + point.

Definition of eye-point in US English:

eye-point

nounˈʌɪpɔɪnt
  • 1A point in front of a picture where an observer's eye is assumed or expected to be placed; (also) the point where a perpendicular from an observer's eye meets the plane of a picture. Also in extended use. Now historical.

  • 2The point where the eye should be placed when using an optical instrument or a camera.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Norgate (1581–1650), miniature painter, musician, and writer on art. From eye + point.

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