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cross hair

/ˈkrɒs heər/

翻译: 光学仪器(如显微镜、望远镜或瞄准镜)目镜中用于瞄准或测量的细线或十字线;比喻义指成为关注、批评或攻击的焦点。

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/ˈkrɒs heər/C1formaltechnical
  • zh光学仪器(如显微镜、望远镜或瞄准镜)目镜中用于瞄准或测量的细线或十字线;比喻义指成为关注、批评或攻击的焦点。

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.

    zh十字准线

    • 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.

    zh众矢之的

    • 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.