cross hair

• Набор тонких линий или проволочек в окуляре оптического прибора (такого как микроскоп, телескоп или прицел), используемый в качестве точки отсчёта для прицеливания или измерения. В переносном смысле означает быть объектом внимания, критики или атаки.

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.

   Перекрестие прицела

   • 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.

   В центре внимания или критики

   • 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.