cross hair

• Ein Satz feiner Linien oder Drähte im Okular eines optischen Instruments (wie Mikroskop, Teleskop oder Zielfernrohr), der als Bezugspunkt zum Zielen oder Messen dient. Im übertragenen Sinn bedeutet es, im Zentrum von Aufmerksamkeit, Kritik oder Angriff zu stehen.

A set of fine lines or wires in the eyepiece of an optical instrument (such as a microscope, telescope, or gunsight) used as a reference point for aiming or measurement. Figuratively, it refers to being the target of attention, criticism, or attack.

1. Targeting reticleB2formal

   A set of fine lines or wires in the eyepiece of an optical instrument, such as a telescope or gun sight, used for precise aiming.

   Fadenkreuz

   • The sniper adjusted the cross hair to aim at the target.
   • The telescope's cross hair helped him locate the star.
   • He aligned the cross hair with the center of the bullseye.

2. Focus of attention or criticismB2informal

   A situation where someone or something is the main subject of scrutiny, criticism, or attack.

   Im Zentrum der Aufmerksamkeit oder Kritik

   • The politician was in the cross hair of the media after the scandal.
   • The company's new policy put it in the cross hair of consumer groups.
   • After the mistake, he found himself in the cross hair of his boss's anger.