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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8607 COCA: 5487

spotlight

1 spotlight /ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/ noun
plural spotlights
1 spotlight
/ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/
noun
plural spotlights
Learner's definition of SPOTLIGHT
[count]
: a device that directs a narrow, bright beam of light on a small area聚光灯
: the area of light created by a spotlight聚光灯照出的亮圈
the spotlight : public attention or notice公众的注意
2 spotlight /ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/ verb
spotlights; spotlighted or spotlit; spotlighting
2 spotlight
/ˈspɑːtˌlaɪt/
verb
spotlights; spotlighted or spotlit; spotlighting
Learner's definition of SPOTLIGHT
[+ object]
: to shine a spotlight on (someone or something)聚光照明
: to give special attention to (something)使受到注意;使突出
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8607 COCA: 5487

spotlight

1 of 2

noun

spot·​light ˈspät-ˌlīt How to pronounce spotlight (audio)
1
a
: a projected spot of light used to illuminate brilliantly a person, object, or group on a stage
b
: public notice or attention
held the political spotlight
2
a
: a light designed to direct a narrow intense beam of light on a small area
b
: something that illuminates brilliantly

spotlight

2 of 2

verb

spotlighted or spotlit; spotlighting

transitive verb

1
: to illuminate with a spotlight
2
: to direct attention to : highlight

Example Sentences

Noun They aimed the spotlight at the center of the stage. A spotlight moved across the stage. The actor stood in the spotlight. a baseball star who hates the spotlight They're always in the spotlight. The news article turned the spotlight on the city's financial problems. Verb She was spotlighted as she sang her solo. The news spotlighted the city's financial problems. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
My Mom Died details her fraught relationship with her late mother Debbie McCurdy while growing up in the spotlight. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022 High school football season opens Thursday night and there will be some familiar names and teams back in the spotlight while other teams will be rebuilding as top players have graduated. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2022 Now, after nearly four decades, this elegant leader is finally getting her time in the spotlight, with O'Reilly starring in the upcoming Disney+ series Andor. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2022 At the two-dozen movie mark, Natasha Romanoff finally gets her time in the spotlight. Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 1 Sep. 2022 Blanchett will be in the spotlight again this year as the star of Todd Field’s third feature, Tár, playing a fictional composer who becomes the first female conductor of a German orchestra. Gregg Kilday, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 From Sarah Valenzuela: After two games in the spotlight, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge got lost early in the pitching duel between Angels starter Patrick Sandoval and New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on Wednesday in Anaheim. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 This is not the first time the Hanover County School District has been in the spotlight over its policies — or lack thereof — regarding transgender students. Zachary Schermele, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Now, Saylor once again finds himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Will Daniel, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022
Verb
Here's a look at 10 amazing facts that spotlight a red-hot American destination. Fox News, 31 Aug. 2022 Guests can also enjoy creative dining experiences that spotlight the regional cuisine while enjoying the views of the Escalante Mountains and Mount Dutton in the background. Dana Givens, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 This means hosting more county events that spotlight safety, getting more officers out of their cars, and interacting with the community. Nick Johnson, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2022 The exterior has a DWR finish for stain and water resistance to protect the pretty designs that spotlight iconic national parks, such as Glacier, Denali, Grand Teton, and Olympic. Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2021 Separately, Maloney faced intraparty criticism for the party's House campaign arm choosing to spotlight far-right candidates and influence GOP primaries. Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 With his backup dancers and during solo moments, J-Hope got to spotlight his dance skills and reset the mood. Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2022 To promote broader team connection, host regular motivational meetings to spotlight members and provide the chance to share extracurricular interests and project highlights. Janine Worthington, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2021 Border security is top of mind with Republican voters in Ohio and across the country, and the new ad is the latest in the GOP primary race to spotlight the issue. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of spotlight was in 1904
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 8607 COCA: 5487
spotlight

noun¹

1lampVERB + SPOTLIGHT | SPOTLIGHT + VERB | PREPOSITION VERB + SPOTLIGHTshine讓聚光燈照着They shone the spotlight on a woman at the back of the audience.他們把聚光燈照在後排觀眾席上的一位女子身上。step into出現在聚光燈下He stepped into the spotlight to the wild applause of the crowd.在觀眾極度興奮的歡呼聲中,他出現在聚光燈下。SPOTLIGHT + VERBbe on sb/sth, fall on sb/sth, shine on sb/sth聚光燈照着⋯;聚光燈照在⋯上PREPOSITIONin the spotlight, under the spotlight在聚光燈下It was hot under the spotlights.聚光燈下很熱。
spotlight

noun²

2public attention/interest公眾的注意力或興趣ADJECTIVE | VERB + SPOTLIGHT | SPOTLIGHT + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEharsh苛責的關注After the defeat, he tried to avoid the harsh spotlight of the media.比賽失利後,他試圖躲避媒體苛刻的批評。international, national, public國際的/國內的/公眾的關注media, political媒體的/政治的聚焦點VERB + SPOTLIGHTcome into, come under (both especially BrE) 成為矚目的中心This issue will come under the spotlight at tomorrow's meeting.這個問題將成為明天會議的焦點。be thrust into, step into, take成為焦點She was suddenly thrust into the political spotlight.她突然成了政治焦點。bring sth into使⋯成為關注焦點focus, put, shine, throw, turn聚焦;轉移焦點These revelations threw a spotlight on the shakiness of the economy.這些被披露的內情使經濟的不穩定成為公眾關注的焦點。keep保持關注He will want to keep the spotlight on the divisions within the party.他希望能繼續關注黨內的分歧。share分享公眾注意力The captain had to share the spotlight with the new young star.隊長不得不和這名年輕的新星分享公眾的關注。grab, hog, steal搶風頭He accused her of hogging the spotlight.他怪她搶風頭。shun, shy away from避開關注The President has never been one to shun the spotlight.總統從來都不是能躲避公眾關注的角色。SPOTLIGHT + VERBbe on sb/sth, fall on sb/sth, shine on sb/sth, turn on sb/sth公眾關注⋯;公眾的視線落在⋯PREPOSITIONaway from the spotlight移出公眾的視線in the spotlight, under the spotlight在公眾的矚目下The quality of our food is back in the spotlight.我們的食品質量問題重新引起了公眾的關注。out of the spotlight不是公眾關注的焦點The affair is now out of the spotlight.這件事已不再是公眾關注的焦點。

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