| 单词 | public eye |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspublic eye public eye n. the attention, scrutiny, opinion, or estimation of the general public (usually with the) ; esp. in in the public eye. ΚΠ 1594 Willobie his Auisa i. f. 3 There she dwels in publique eye, Shut vp from none that list to see. 1629 W. Davenant Trag. Albovine Ded. My Numbers I do not shew unto the publick Eye, with an ambition to be quickly known. 1751 S. Johnson Rambler No. 155/3 We are secretly conscious of defects and vices which we hope to conceal from the publick eye. 1816 Times 31 Dec. 2/2 The next question in the public eye is the expediency of continuing for a longer time the Direct Tax. 1867 C. Dickens Let. 26 Oct. (1999) XI. 462 I suppose the dresses..to be new to the public eye, and very picturesque. 1955 Radio Times 22 Apr. 15/2 It was a gramophone recording that first brought her before the public eye. 1991 Outrage Feb. 9/3 Immigration, AIDS and gay relationships are all controversial in the public eye. < as lemmas |
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