名词

1. 公众注意的中心
If someone is in the limelight, a lot of attention is being paid to them, because they are famous or because they have done something very unusual or exciting.

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

Synonym: calcium light

2. a focus of public attention

e.g. he enjoyed being in the limelight
when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency

Synonym: spotlightglarepublic eye