eye
eye
noun
all eyes
eyed
adjective
adjective
语源
noun
- each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see, the visible part typically appearing almond-shaped in animals with eyelids
眼睛
my cat is blind in one eye.
我的猫瞎了一只眼。
closing her eyes, she tried to relax.
她闭上眼睛，想放松一下。
■the corresponding visual or light-detecting organ of many invertebrate animals
（无脊椎动物的）视觉（或感光）器官
■the region of the face surrounding the eyes
眼眶，眼圈
her eyes were swollen with crying.
她的眼圈哭肿了。
■a person's eye as characterized by the colour of the iris
（某颜色的）眼睛
he had piercing blue eyes.
他有一双锐利的蓝眼睛。
■used to refer to someone's power of vision and in descriptions of the manner or direction of someone's gaze
目光；视线
his sharp eyes had missed nothing.
任何东西都没逃过他锐利的目光。
I couldn't take my eyes off him.
我无法将视线从他身上移开。
■used to refer to someone's opinion, point of view, or attitude towards something
观点，看法；态度
in the eyes of his younger colleagues, Mr Arnett was an eccentric.
在年轻一点的同事看来，阿内特先生是个怪人。
to European eyes, it may seem that the city is overcrowded.
在欧洲人看来，这个城市似乎过于拥挤了。 - The basic components of the vertebrate eye are a transparent cornea, an adjustable iris, a lens for focusing, a sensitive retina lining the back of the eye, and a clear fluid- or jelly-filled centre. The most primitive animals only have one or two eyespots, while many other invertebrates have several simple eyes or a pair of compound eyes
- a thing resembling an eye in appearance, shape, or relative position, in particular
眼状物，位于眼部的东西，尤指
■the small hole in a needle through which the thread is passed
针眼
■a small metal loop into which a hook is fitted as a fastener on a garment
袢扣。。 参见 hook and eye
■(Nautical)a loop at the end of a rope, especially one at the top end of a shroud or stay
(航海)（支索或护桅索顶端的）绳套；环结
■a rounded eye-like marking on an animal, such as those on the tail of a peacock; an eyespot
（孔雀等动物身上的）眼状斑纹；眼点
■a round, dark spot on a potato from which a new shoot can grow
（马铃薯的）芽眼
■the centre of a flower, especially when distinctively coloured
花盘，花心
■the calm region at the centre of a storm or hurricane
（风暴或飓风的）风眼。参见 eye of the storm
■(S. African)the source of a spring or river
(南非)泉眼；河源
■(eyes)(Nautical)the extreme forward part of a ship
(航海)船头，船尖
it was hanging in the eyes of the ship.
它挂在船尖上。
- [with obj.]look at or watch closely or with interest
仔细（或饶有兴趣地）看，观察；审视
Rose eyed him warily.
罗丝小心地看着他。
■(eye someone up)(informal)look at someone in a way that reveals a particular, especially sexual, interest
(非正式)（饶有兴致，尤指色迷迷地）打量
Margot saw the women eyeing up her boyfriend.
玛戈特看见那些女人正饶有兴致地打量她的男朋友。
all eyes
- used to convey that a particular person or thing is currently the focus of public interest or attention
焦点人物（或事物）
over the next few weeks all eyes will be on the pound.
今后几周里英镑将是关注的焦点。
- be watching eagerly and attentively
急切专注地看
- right in front of one (used for emphasis, especially in the context of something surprising or unpleasant)
就在某人眼前；当某人的面（表强调，尤用于令人吃惊或不快的事）
he saw his life's work destroyed before his very eyes.
他亲眼目睹自己毕生的心血毁于一旦。
- (informal)see
(非正式)看见，看到
I'd never clapped eyes on the guy before.
我以前从未见过这小伙子。
- refuse to notice or acknowledge something unwelcome or unpleasant
对于（不受欢迎或令人不快之事）视若无睹，故意忽略；不承认，不理会
he couldn't close his eyes to the truth—he had cancer.
他无法回避这个事实——他患了癌症。
- used to refer to the belief that retaliation in kind is the appropriate way to deal with an offence or crime
以眼还眼，以牙还牙；以其人之道还治其人之身
- the calm region at the centre of a storm
风眼
■the most intense part of a tumultuous situation
（骚动局面的）风头浪尖
he was in the eye of the storm of abstract art.
他身处抽象艺术的风头浪尖。
- (亦作 the wind's eye)the direction from which the wind is blowing
风向
- a military command to turn the head in the particular direction stated
（军队口令）向前（或左，右）看
- used to emphasize the extreme degree of someone's eager curiosity
极度好奇
when I read about his arrest my eyes popped out on stalks.
读到他被捕的消息时我真是弹落了眼睛。
- a view from the position or standpoint of a —
从…处看到的景象；… 的立场（或观点）。 参见 bird's-eye view, worm's-eye view
a satellite's -eye view of global warming.
从人造卫星上观测到的全球变暖现象。。
- (Brit.)become (or remain) able to make good judgements, especially visual ones, about a task or occupation in which one is engaged
(英)对（从事的任务或工作）目测准确；眼光准确
I've got my eye in now; I'm landing them just where I want them.
我现对得很准，正把它们降在我想要的地方。
- (informal)look at someone in a way that clearly indicates one's sexual interest in them
(非正式)（向某人）抛媚眼，送秋波，眉目传情
this blonde was giving me the eye.
那位金发女郎正向我送秋波。
- used in reference to a slight degree of perception or attention
稍加留意（或关注）
he kept half an eye on the house as he worked.
他干着活，顺便照看一下房子。
- be able to recognize, appreciate, and make good judgements about
对…独具慧眼；能辨别；能判断
applicants should have an eye for detail.
申请者对细节应该独具慧眼。
- keep under careful observation
监视，看管；密切注意
■(have one's eye on)hope or plan to acquire
希望（或计划）得到
there was a vacant bishopric which the Dean had his eye on.
有一个主教职位空缺，教长想得到它。
- have (or having) as one's objective
以…为目标；目标是
with an eye to transatlantic business, he made a deal in New York.
为了建立跨大西洋业务，他在纽约达成了协议。
■consider (or be considering) prudently; look (or be looking) ahead to
谨慎考虑；为…早作准备（或计划）
the charity must have an eye to the future.
慈善机构必须未雨绸缪。
- look or be looking for an opportunity to take advantage of a situation for personal gain, typically a financial one
一心营私（尤指赚钱）
a developer with an eye on the main chance.
一心赚钱的开发商。
- have asked for or taken more food than one can actually eat
眼贪胃纳；眼馋肚饱；贪多嚼不烂
- be (exclusively) interested in or attracted to
（专）爱；（只）对…感兴趣
he has eyes for no one but you.
他对你情有独钟。
- know what is going on around one even when one cannot see it
脑后长眼；能觉察到未见之事
- (informal)be very obvious or impressive
(非正式)引人注目；出众
he wouldn't notice talent if it hit him right between the eyes.
再出众的才华他都视若不见。
- keep under careful observation
看管，监视；密切注意
dealers are keeping an eye on the currency markets.
交易商密切注视着货币市场的动向。
- look out for something with particular attention
仔细寻找；留心；物色
keep an eye out for his car.
注意看他的车。
- be on the alert; watch carefully or vigilantly for something
提防，警觉；仔细找
keep your eyes peeled for a phonebox.
留心找电话亭。
- look at someone in a way that indicates one's sexual interest
向某人抛媚眼（或眉目传情）
- (informal, dated)used especially in spoken English to indicate surprise or disbelief
(非正式，旧)［尤用于英语口语，表惊异或不信］天哪；哎呀；瞎说，胡说
- a disappointment or setback for someone or something, especially one that is perceived as being well deserved
（尤指活该的）挫折，失败
this success for Manchester is one in the eye for London.
曼彻斯特的胜利是伦敦活该受的挫败。
- enlighten someone about certain realities; cause someone to realize or discover something
使（某人）看清（或认识到、发现）
the letter finally opened my eyes to the truth.
这封信最终让我看清了真相。
- have similar views or attitudes to something; be in full agreement
看法（或态度）相似；一致
the headmaster and I do not always see eye to eye.
校长和我看法并非总是一致的。
- something that is as yet no more than an idea or dream
尚未实施的想法（或设想）
the scheme is only a gleam in the developer's eye.
这方案还只是开发商的一种想法而已。
- (informal)extremely busy
(非正式)极度繁忙
I'm up to my eyes this morning.
我今天上午忙得要死。
■used to emphasize the extreme degree of an unpleasant situation
深陷困境
the council is up to its eyes in debt.
市政会债台高筑。
- (proverb)if you're unaware of an unpleasant fact or situation you can't be troubled by it
(谚)眼不见，心不烦
- fully aware of the possible difficulties or consequences
明知困难（或后果）如何；心中有数
I went into this job with my eyes open.
我做这份工作是知道其难处的。
- without having to make much effort; easily
轻而易举地；不费力地
I could do it with my eyes shut.
我闭着眼都能做这事。 - without considering the possible difficulties or consequences
盲目地
she didn't go to Hollywood with her eyes closed.
她去好莱坞不是瞎闯。
- giving some but not all one's attention to
对…稍加注意
I sat with one eye on the clock, waiting for my turn.
我坐着候轮次，不时看看钟。
eyed
adjective
- [in combination]a brown-eyed girl.
棕色眼睛的女孩。
adjective
语源
- Old English ēage, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch oog and German Auge
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