limelight
/'laimlait/
柯林斯星级
BNC频率: 14373
现代语料频率: 13746
中文翻译
n. 石灰光, 石灰光灯, 以石灰光灯照射的舞台
vt. 使受到注目, 使显露头角
英文解释
n. a focus of public attention
n. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
常见例句
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Owen transitioned to DJing and Producing in the early part of the 90's at Tunnel NYC, Limelight NYC as a host and performance artist
相关词组
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引人注目
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使显露头角, 使受到注目（limelight的第三人称单数形式）
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不恰当地突出自己所扮演的角色, 排挤掉别人以表现自己