limelight

'laimlait
Collins 1

英文释义

n. a focus of public attention
n. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting

中文翻译

n. 石灰光, 石灰光灯, 以石灰光灯照射的舞台
vt. 使受到注目, 使显露头角

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Collins 星级
14,373
BNC 频率
13,746
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记忆技巧

limelight 由两个部分组成：“lime”（石灰）和“light”（光）。最初是指用石灰灯产生的光，后引申为“公众关注”或“显赫的地位”。

例句

1. She loves being in the limelight during her performances.
她喜欢在表演时处于聚光灯下。
2. After winning the award, he found himself in the limelight.
获奖后，他发现自己处于聚光灯下。
3. Some people enjoy the limelight, while others prefer to stay out of it.
有些人喜欢聚光灯，而其他人则更喜欢远离它。

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