Wordiyospotlight
🇬🇧 UK/'spɒtlaɪt/🇺🇸 US/'spɒtlait/
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A strong, focused beam of light used on a stage; the center of public attention.
聚光灯；公众关注的焦点
v.
To illuminate with a spotlight; to draw special attention to something.
用聚光灯照射；使成为关注焦点
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.in the spotlight处于聚光灯下
- 2.steal the spotlight抢尽风头
- 3.under the spotlight受到公众审视
- 4.spotlight on将焦点对准……
Example Sentences
- 1.
The scandal put the company in the spotlight.
- 2.
The young actress stepped into the spotlight and delivered a breathtaking performance.
- 3.
The scandal put the company's safety practices under the spotlight.
- 4.
He always shied away from the spotlight, preferring to work behind the scenes.