limelight

[US]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
[UK]/ˈlaɪmlaɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 众人注意的中心
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

in the limelight

受瞩目

steal the limelight

抢风头

limelight event

重要事件

limelight moment

重要时刻

Example Sentences

to be in the limelight

成为焦点

to steal the limelight

抢尽风头

to enjoy the limelight

享受关注

to bask in the limelight

沐浴在光环中

to crave the limelight

渴望成为焦点

to shy away from the limelight

躲避聚光灯

to thrive in the limelight

在聚光灯下茁壮成长

to put someone in the limelight

让某人成为焦点

to bring someone into the limelight

让某人受到关注

to step into the limelight

走进聚光灯下

Real-world Examples

She's closing down and looking panicky whereas she used to be absolutely adoring the limelight.

她低着头,看起来很恐慌,不像过去那样热爱镁光灯了。

Source: The secrets of body language.

Both " limelight" and " spotlight" come from the world of theater.

“limelight”和“spotlight”都出自戏剧界。

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

On May 25th it was the astronomers' turn in the limelight.

5月25日,天文学家站到了闪光灯前。

Source: The Economist - Technology

To be a success in politics, you have to be in the limelight.

要在政界成功 就得待在聚光灯下。

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

Stephen's daughter Lucy spoke about her father's love of the limelight in 2012.

史蒂芬的女儿露西在2012年谈起了她父亲对于舞台的热爱。

Source: BBC Listening March 2018 Compilation

Hollywood was quick to tear Arnie down, claiming that his time in the limelight was over.

好莱坞马上就攻击了阿尼,说他的演员生涯结束了。

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Now, spotlight and limelight may have both come from the theater, but we use them everywhere.

“spotlight”和“limelight”也许都源于剧场,但如今我们会在任何地方运用它们。

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

Much of the limelight is hogged by headhunters that poach chief executives, star bankers or legal eagles.

猎头公司夺走了大部分关注度,他们挖走了首席执行官、明星银行家或法律人才。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

For example, when two people are married, the bride is supposed to be in the limelight.

例如,当两个人结婚的时候,新娘理应是全场的焦点。

Source: VOA Special April 2020 Collection

But the Illuminati lost the limelight thanks to the Freemasons.

但是由于共济会,光明会失去了风头。

Source: Pop culture

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