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limelight

英 ['laɪmlaɪt] 美['laɪmlaɪt]
  • n. 石灰光,石灰光灯;众人注目的中心
  • vt. 使显露头角,使受到注目

英英释意


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 consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting