B1 Collocation 中性

Zero in on.

Focus precisely on.

意思

To direct all attention or effort towards a specific target.

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文化背景

In the US, this phrase is heavily used in business and sports to denote high-performance focus. Used similarly to the US, but often in a slightly more understated, professional tone. In the global tech sector, it is a standard term for debugging and feature prioritization. Journalists use it to describe the act of narrowing a broad story down to a single human-interest angle.

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Use it for precision

Only use this phrase when you are talking about a specific, narrow target. Don't use it for general ideas.

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Don't forget 'on'

The preposition 'on' is mandatory. 'Zero in' by itself is incomplete.

意思

To direct all attention or effort towards a specific target.

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Use it for precision

Only use this phrase when you are talking about a specific, narrow target. Don't use it for general ideas.

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Don't forget 'on'

The preposition 'on' is mandatory. 'Zero in' by itself is incomplete.

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Use it in meetings

It’s a great way to sound decisive and professional in a business setting.

自我测试

Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.

We need to zero in ___ the most important task.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: on

The phrasal verb is 'zero in on'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: He zeroed in on the target.

The phrase is inseparable and requires 'on'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'There are too many problems.' B: 'Let's ___ the biggest one.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: zero in on

The context requires focusing on a specific target.

Match the situation to the correct usage.

You are a detective looking at clues. What do you do?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zero in on the clues.

Zero in on means to focus on specific details.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

We need to zero in ___ the most important task.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: on

The phrasal verb is 'zero in on'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct sentence.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: He zeroed in on the target.

The phrase is inseparable and requires 'on'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'There are too many problems.' B: 'Let's ___ the biggest one.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: zero in on

The context requires focusing on a specific target.

Match the situation to the correct usage. situation_matching B2

You are a detective looking at clues. What do you do?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Zero in on the clues.

Zero in on means to focus on specific details.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

12 个问题

It is neutral. It works in both business and casual settings.

No, it is an inseparable phrasal verb.

They are often used interchangeably, though 'zero in on' is more common for focusing.

Remembering to include the preposition 'on'.

Yes, you can zero in on a person in a crowd or a suspect.

Yes, it is an inseparable phrasal verb.

Yes, but it implies more intensity and precision.

It is better to use 'focus on' or 'examine' in formal academic writing.

ZEER-oh in-ON.

Yes, especially in detective or action films.

It sounds incorrect to native speakers.

Yes, to express interest in one person.

相关表达

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Hone in on

similar

To focus on a target.

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Home in on

similar

To move toward a target.

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Pinpoint

synonym

To identify exactly.

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Focus on

synonym

To direct attention.

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Narrow down

similar

To reduce options.

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