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limelight

UK //ˈlaɪmlaɪt//US //ˈlaɪmlaɪt//

词源

源自19世纪舞台照明用的石灰光灯(limelight),因其强烈的光线使演员成为焦点,后引申为公众关注的中心。

noun

❶ 指公众关注或瞩目的焦点,原指舞台照明用的石灰光灯,现比喻成为众人关注的中心。

“She has been in the limelight since winning the championship.”

(自从赢得冠军后,她就一直处于公众的瞩目之下。)

“The actor enjoys being in the limelight.”

(这位演员喜欢成为众人关注的焦点。)

同义词:spotlight, attention, public eye

常见短语

in the limelight — 处于公众关注的中心,成为众人瞩目的焦点。

“The young singer is now in the limelight after her viral performance.”

(这位年轻歌手因为一次走红的表演而成为了公众关注的焦点。)