limelight

• Существительное, обозначающее центр общественного внимания или, исторически, тип сценического светильника, в котором пламя направлялось на цилиндр из извести для создания яркого света.

A noun referring to a focus of public attention, or historically, a type of stage lamp that used a flame directed at a cylinder of lime to produce a bright light.

uncountable

1. Focus of public attentionB2formal

   A position at the center of public interest or scrutiny.

   Центр внимания

   • The young actor loved being in the limelight.
   • Politicians often seek the limelight to promote their agendas.
   • She prefers to stay out of the limelight and work behind the scenes.

   Synonymsattentioncenter stagefocusglarepublic eyepublicityspotlight

   Antonymsanonymityobscurity

2. Stage lighting deviceC1formalbritishtechnical

   A type of lamp that uses a flame directed at a cylinder of lime to produce a bright light, historically used in theaters.

   Дуговой фонарь

   • The old theater still has a working limelight in its collection.
   • Before electric lights, limelight was essential for stage performances.
   • The limelight cast a warm glow on the lead performer.