spotlight

A noun referring to a lamp that projects a strong, focused beam of light onto a specific area, or figuratively, a position of public attention or prominence.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее лампу, проецирующую сильный сфокусированный луч света на определённую область, или, в переносном смысле, положение общественного внимания или известности.esSustantivo que designa una lámpara que proyecta un haz de luz intenso y concentrado sobre una zona concreta, o, en sentido figurado, la posición de atención o fama pública.frSubstantif désignant une lampe projetant un faisceau de lumière intense et focalisé sur une zone précise, ou, au sens figuré, la position d'attention ou de notoriété publique.deSubstantiv, das einen Scheinwerfer bezeichnet, der einen starken, gebündelten Lichtstrahl auf einen bestimmten Bereich projiziert, oder im übertragenen Sinn die Position öffentlicher Aufmerksamkeit oder Bekanntheit.ptSubstantivo que designa um refletor ou holofote que projeta um feixe de luz forte e concentrado sobre uma área específica; em sentido figurado, a situação de atenção pública ou destaque.zh名词，指投射强烈聚焦光束到特定区域的灯具；也用于比喻义，指公众关注或知名的状态。arاسم يشير إلى مصباح يسلط شعاعًا قويًا ومركّزًا من الضوء على منطقة معينة، ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى موضع اهتمام الجمهور أو الشهرة.

1. Focus of public attention B2 formal

   A position of intense public interest or scrutiny.

   • The scandal put the company in the spotlight.
   • She enjoys being in the spotlight during performances.
   • The politician tried to avoid the media spotlight.

   ruЦентр вниманияescentro de atención públicafrprojecteur de l'attention publiquedeRampenlichtptCentro das atençõeszh焦点arمحور الاهتمام العام

   Synonyme: attentionfocusglarelimelightnoticepublic eyepublicity

2. Stage lighting device B1 formal

   A lamp that produces a strong, focused beam of light to illuminate a specific area, often used in theater or events.

   • The spotlight followed the singer across the stage.
   • The technician adjusted the spotlight for the solo performance.
   • A single spotlight highlighted the actor's face.

   ruПрожекторesFoco de escenariofrProjecteur de scènedeScheinwerferptHolofotezh聚光灯arكشّاف المسرح

   Synonyme: spot

• spotlights plural form
• spotlights' possessive plural form
• spotlight's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of directing attention or focus onto someone or something, or illuminating with a spotlight.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по привлечению внимания или фокуса на ком-то или чём-то, или освещения прожектором.esVerbo que designa la acción de dirigir la atención o el foco hacia alguien o algo, o de iluminar con un reflector o proyector de luz.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'attirer l'attention ou de focaliser sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou d'éclairer avec un projecteur.deVerb, das bezeichnet, die Aufmerksamkeit auf jemanden oder etwas zu lenken oder jemanden oder etwas mit einem Scheinwerfer zu beleuchten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de chamar a atenção ou focar em alguém ou algo, ou iluminar com um holofote.zh动词，指把注意力或焦点集中在某人或某事物上，或用聚光灯照射。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى توجيه الانتباه أو التركيز على شخص أو شيء، أو إضاءته بضوء مركّز.

1. Make prominent B2 formal

   To draw attention to something or someone, making them more visible or important.

   • The documentary spotlights the struggles of small farmers.
   • The article spotlights the achievements of young scientists.
   • The conference will spotlight emerging technologies in healthcare.

   ruВыделятьesDestacar, poner de relievefrmettre en lumièredeHervorhebenptDestacarzh突出arيُسلّط الضوء على

   Synonyme: accentuateemphasizefeatureforegroundhighlightpoint upshowcasestressunderlineunderscore

   Antonyme: concealhidemaskobscureovershadow

2. Illuminate with a light B1 formal

   To shine a directed beam of light on a person or object, especially on a stage.

   • The technician spotlights the lead singer during the performance.
   • The dancer was spotlit from above as she performed her solo.
   • They spotlit the painting to highlight its details.

   ruОсвещать прожекторомesIluminar con un reflectorfrÉclairer avec un projecteurdeMit einem Scheinwerfer beleuchtenptIluminar com holofotezh用聚光灯照射arيُسلّط عليه الضوء الكشّاف

   Synonyme: floodlighthighlightilluminatelightlight up

• spotlighted past participle
• spotlighted past simple
• spotlighting present participle
• spotlights third person singular