及物动词

名词

1. 聚光灯
A spotlight is a powerful light, for example in a theatre, which can be directed so that it lights up a small area.

2. 使受关注;使突出醒目
If something spotlights a particular problem or situation, it makes people notice it and think about it.

3. 成为公众关注的焦点;受到瞩目
Someone or something that is in the spotlight is getting a great deal of public attention.

4. 备受(媒体和公众的)关注
If someone or something comes under the spotlight, they are thoroughly examined, especially by journalists and the public.

1. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area
used to focus attention of a stage performer

Synonym: spot

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: limelightglarepublic eye