spotlight
/ˈspɒtlaɪt/ · /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic MediaWord #4268 in the learning path
聚光灯；聚光灯光束
Definitions
n. A lamp directing a strong beam onto a small area.
聚光灯；聚光灯光束
n. Public attention directed towards a person or issue.
公众关注；关注焦点
v. To draw particular attention to someone or something.
突出呈现；使受到关注
Example
A bright spotlight followed the dancer across the stage.
一道明亮的聚光灯光束随着舞者移动，照遍舞台。
Recent research has put urban air pollution in the spotlight, prompting calls for stricter vehicle regulations.
近期研究使城市空气污染成为关注焦点，引发了加强车辆监管的呼声。
Collocations
- in the spotlight
- put the spotlight on
- turn the spotlight on
Usage tip
in the spotlight常比喻成为公众关注的焦点。
FAQ
- What does spotlight mean?
- A lamp directing a strong beam onto a small area. Public attention directed towards a person or issue. To draw particular attention to someone or something.
- How is spotlight pronounced?
- UK /ˈspɒtlaɪt/, US /ˈspɑːtlaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
