| 单词 | bull's-eye |
| 释义 | bull's-eye (once / 14812 pages) n A bull's-eye is a type of lamp or lantern that was commonly used in the 18th century. Fisherman often used bull's-eyes on their boats. A bull's-eye was a metal lantern, usually made of tin, that was distinguished by its glass lens, which allowed light to be focused in a particular direction. This light could be covered or revealed by sliding a little panel open or closed. In other words, a bull's-eye was very much like an early 18th century flashlight. The earliest true flashlights used a similar glass lens, at the time called a "bull's-eye lens." WORD FAMILYbull's-eye USAGE EXAMPLESIt makes its own barbecue sauce for this recipe but suggests using the brand Bull's-Eye as an alternative to homemade. Los Angeles Times(Oct 18, 2016) Alas, the post painted a bull's-eye on his brother's back, one that contributed to Danny's 0-3 record during the week. Golf Digest(Oct 11, 2016) Then came May's second quarter earnings report, and investors punished Target after it aimed for the bull's-eye but instead hit the bear's behind. US News(Oct 05, 2016) n a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light Syn|Hyper dark lantern lantern light in a transparent protective case |
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