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spotlight是什么意思

spotlight

英[ˈspɒtlaɪt] 美[ˈspɑːtlaɪt]

复数：spotlights;

第三人称单数：spotlights;

过去式：spotlighted;

过去分词：spotlighted;

现在分词：spotlighting;

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N-COUNT

聚光灯

A spotlight is a powerful light, for example in a theatre, which can be directed so that it lights up a small area.
VERB

使受关注;使突出醒目

If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it.
例句
The budget crisis also spotlighted a weakening American economy. 预算危机也突显了正在衰退的美国经济。 ...a new book spotlighting female entrepreneurs. 一本关注女企业家的新书
PHRASE

成为公众关注的焦点;受到瞩目

Someone or something that is in the spotlight is getting a great deal of public attention.
例句
Webb is back in the spotlight. 韦布又重新成为焦点。
PHRASE

备受(媒体和公众的)关注

If someone or something comes under the spotlight, they are thoroughly examined, especially by journalists and the public.
例句
The economy will come under the spotlight today at the conference of the Trades Union Congress. 经济将会成为今天工会代表大会会议上的焦点。

英汉词典释义

英英词典释义

Noun
1. a focus of public attention;
"he enjoyed being in the limelight""when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
2. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
Verb
1. move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent;
"The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
2. illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

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