C 照相机；摄影机；摄像机 an apparatus for taking still or moving photographs; the part of the equipment used for making television pictures which changes images into electrical signals

　camera　的基本意思是“照相机”“摄影机”“摄像机”，是可数名词。

　adjust a ～　调整照相机
　break a ～　弄坏照相机
　buy a ～　买照相机
　click a ～　咔嚓一声按照相机快门
　face the ～　面向照相机
　handle a ～　用照相机
　load a ～　在照相机上装胶卷
　operate a ～　用照相机
　press the ～　按照相机
　repair a ～　修理照相机
　use a ～　用照相机
　automatic ～　自动照相机
　cheap ～　廉价照相机
　expensive ～　昂贵的照相机
　good ～　好照相机
　box ～　方镜箱照相机
　film ～　摄影机
　movie ～　摄影机
　pocket ～　袖珍照相机
　television ～　电视摄像机
　～ man　摄影师
　～ work　照相技巧
　in ～　秘密
　in the ～　用照相机摄影
　off ～　未被摄像机摄取
　on ～　被电视摄像机摄取，出现在电视上

　I had never figured on buying an expensive camera.　我从没打算买一架高档照相机。
　I'd like to exchange a watch for a camera.　我想用表换相机。
　The camera just came apart the first time I used it.　我第一次使用这架照相机时，它就裂开了。
　The camera is guaranteed for twelve months.　这架相机保用一年。
　You don't hold that camera still, and you'll get a blurred picture.　照相机如果不能保持不动，拍出的照片就是模糊的。
　The camera leaks light.　这架相机漏光。
　The taperecorder has recorded his voice and the camera has recorded his features.　录音机录下他的声音，摄像机摄下他的容貌。
　The divers were armed with cameras and collecting gear.　潜水员配备了照相机和收集用具。
　Their every action and expression was recorded by concealed cameras.　他们的一举一动都被偷录下来了。
　This wall will do as a rest for your camera.　这面墙可以作为你的照相机的支撑物。
　What a pity you don't have your camera with you!　你没有带照相机真是遗憾！
　He compared his camera with mine.　他将他的照相机与我的比较。
　You can make free with my camera any time.　你随便什么时候都可以用我的照相机。
　Who interfered with my camera?　谁擅自用了我的照相机?
　He repaid their kindness with stealing their camera.　他竟以偷走他们的照相机来报答他们的好意。
　We had to pay customs on the camera equipment we bought abroad.　我们在国外买的摄影器材要付关税。
　The television camera was linked to a computer.　那架电视摄像机连在一台电脑上。

 ♣ in camera　
　秘密地　in secret; privately
　The case involved official secrets, so it was held in camera.　此案牵涉到官方机密，所以不公开审理。
　They filed an application to have their case heard in camera.　他们申请不公开审理他们的案子。
　He petitioned for a retrial in camera.　他请求重新不公开审理此案。