() a small group of people, specially chosen to represent different social classes, etc., who are asked to discuss and give their opinions about a particular subject. The information obtained is used by people doing market research , for example about new products or advertisements 焦点小组（选自各阶层，讨论某专项问题；市场研究者会利用所得信息对新产品或广告进行研究）◆Feedback from focus groups suggested the advertisement made people feel they could talk to the bank. 来自焦点小组的反馈显示，这则广告使人们感觉可以和银行协商。◆focus-group research 焦点小组访谈法⨁to conduct / do / hold / run / use a focus group 进行／开展／实施焦点小组访谈
() a small group of employees who are asked to discuss and give their opinions about aspects of company policy such as management or changes 焦点小组（来自员工内部，就公司管理及变革等各方面的公司政策进行讨论并提供意见）◆She formed a focus group composed of representatives from every department. 她组织了一支由每个部门代表组成的焦点小组。⨁to conduct / do / hold / run / use a focus group 进行／开展／实施焦点小组访谈