spotlight
UK/'spɒtlaɪt/US/'spɒtlait/
IELTSTOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A strong beam of light focused on a small area, as on a stage
聚光灯
n.
Public attention or notice
公众的关注，焦点
v.
To direct attention to; to make prominent
使突出，聚焦于
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedspot + light = a light aimed at one spot. From the stage lamp came the metaphor: being 'in the spotlight' means all attention is concentrated on you, just as the beam is. The verb extends this to 'put public focus on.'
Root light still carries 58 more wordsCommon 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 singer stepped into the spotlight to thunderous applause.
- 2.
The scandal put the company in the spotlight for weeks.
- 3.
The report spotlights the struggles of small farmers.