spotlight
gb/spˈɑtlˌaɪt/ us/spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
B1
英語
~ 6200
figyelem középpontja, reflektorfény, reflektor, spotlámpa, ráirányítani a figyelmet, kiemel, fényfolt, fénykör
名詞
B1
1
用法パターン：
[someone/something] is in the spotlight
After winning the award, she suddenly found herself in the spotlight.
A díj elnyerése után hirtelen a figyelem középpontjában találta magát.
The scandal put the company in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
A botrány miatt a vállalat a lehető legrosszabb okokból került a figyelem középpontjába.
He prefers to work behind the scenes and hates being in the spotlight.
The documentary brought the issue of food waste into the spotlight.
Young athletes are often thrust into the spotlight before they are ready.
学習者向け例文
The singer is in the spotlight this week.
Az énekes ezen a héten a figyelem középpontjában van.
The new law put the problem of air pollution in the spotlight.
Az új törvény a levegőszennyezés problémáját állította a figyelem középpontjába.
He does not like the spotlight and keeps his life private.
The movie put the small town in the spotlight.
After the accident, the bus company came into the spotlight.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"on the spotlight"* instead of *"in the spotlight" or "under the spotlight" when talking about attention. Use *"in the spotlight"* for fame or focus, and *"under the spotlight"* when stress or critical examination is implied.
意味
intense public or media attention
コロケーション
in the spotlight
|under the spotlight
|share the spotlight
|avoid the spotlight
|put [someone] in the spotlight
|step into the spotlight
類義語
limelight (Very close in meaning, slightly more literary and used mostly for fame and show business.)
対義語
obscurity (Describes being unknown with no public attention, the opposite of being in the spotlight.)
テーマ
media
|fame
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
定義
A lot of public and media attention on one person, group, or thing.
A great deal of public or media attention focused on a particular person, group, or issue.
名詞
B1
2
用法パターン：
a spotlight shines on [someone/something]
A single spotlight lit the actor as he walked onto the stage.
Egyetlen reflektor világította meg a színészt, amikor kilépett a színpadra.
The photographer adjusted the spotlight to soften the shadows on her face.
A fotós úgy állította be a reflektort, hogy lágyítsa az árnyékokat az arcán.
Colored spotlights moved across the crowd during the concert.
The museum uses a small spotlight to highlight each painting.
He stood nervously in the spotlight, waiting for his first line.
学習者向け例文
A bright spotlight was on the singer.
Egy erős reflektor világított az énekesre.
The stage was dark except for one spotlight.
A színpad sötét volt, csak egyetlen reflektor világított.
They used a spotlight to find the boat at night.
The artist put a spotlight above the painting.
I closed my eyes when the spotlight pointed at me.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse *spotlight* with *flashlight*. A *spotlight* is usually large and fixed for shows or buildings; a *flashlight* is a small light you hold in your hand.
意味
strong focused light for stage or film
コロケーション
stage spotlight
|follow spotlights
|a bright spotlight
|step into the spotlight
|under the spotlight
|adjust the spotlight
類義語
floodlight (Also a strong light, but usually covers a wide area instead of a narrow, focused beam.)
対義語
darkness (The absence of light, contrasting with the strong illumination from a spotlight.)
テーマ
entertainment
|technology
|art
|arts_entertainment
定義
A very strong light that shines on one person or place, often in a theater or show.
A powerful lamp that produces a strong, narrow beam of light, especially used in theaters, concerts, photography, or film to illuminate a particular person or area.
動詞
B2
3
用法パターン：
to spotlight [something/someone]
The report spotlights the challenges faced by low‑income families.
A jelentés ráirányítja a figyelmet az alacsony jövedelmű családok előtt álló kihívásokra.
The campaign aims to spotlight local artists from marginalized communities.
A kampány célja, hogy ráirányítsa a figyelmet a marginalizált közösségekből származó helyi művészekre.
The article spotlights three companies leading the move to clean energy.
The documentary spotlights corruption within the prison system.
This week’s episode spotlights the history of jazz in New Orleans.
学習者向け例文
The TV show spotlights new writers every month.
A tévéműsor minden hónapban új írókra irányítja rá a figyelmet.
The teacher spotlighted three students for their hard work.
A tanár három diákot külön kiemelt a szorgalmukért.
The news story spotlighted problems in the hospital.
The project spotlights the need for clean water.
The website spotlights small local businesses.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use *spotlight* like a noun in patterns that need a verb, for example *"The program is spotlight of young artists"*. In this pattern, use the verb: *"The program spotlights young artists."* Also, do not add *"on"* directly after the verb; say *"spotlights the problem"*, not *"spotlights on the problem"*.
意味
to highlight or feature strongly
コロケーション
spotlight a problem
|spotlight an issue
|spotlight a talent
|spotlight the achievements of [group]
|spotlight diversity
|spotlight the need for [something]
類義語
highlight (Very close in meaning; *highlight* is more common in both spoken and written English and can sound slightly more neutral or technical.)
対義語
ignore (To pay no attention to something, which is the opposite of spotlighting it.)
テーマ
media
|communication
|business
|arts_entertainment
定義
To show or talk about something in a way that makes many people pay attention to it.
To make something or someone the main focus of attention, especially by featuring or emphasizing it in media, events, or discussion.
名詞
B2
4
用法パターン：
[someone/something] stands in the spotlight
She waited in the dark until the spotlight appeared at center stage.
A sötétben várt, amíg meg nem jelent a fényfolt a színpad közepén.
A small spotlight on the painting drew visitors’ eyes to it.
A festményre vetülő kis fényfolt odavonzotta a látogatók tekintetét.
The dancer moved with the spotlight as it tracked her across the stage.
He stepped out of the spotlight and disappeared into the wings.
A white spotlight on the flag made it stand out against the night sky.
学習者向け例文
The actor stood alone in the spotlight.
A színész egyedül állt a reflektorfényben.
The spotlight on the floor was a perfect circle.
A padlón lévő fényfolt tökéletes kör alakú volt.
The spotlight followed the singer across the stage.
When the spotlight went off, the room was dark.
A red spotlight was on the main door.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse this concrete meaning with the figurative *"in the spotlight"* meaning of public attention. Here, the person is literally standing in a bright circle of light, usually on a stage.
意味
bright circle of light on a surface
コロケーション
stand in the spotlight
|step into the spotlight
|a white spotlight on [something]
|move the spotlight
|pick out [someone] in the spotlight
類義語
beam (of light) (A general term for a line or area of light; it does not imply the classic stage‑style circle that *spotlight* suggests.)
対義語
shadow (An area made dark because light is blocked, the opposite of the bright area created by a spotlight.)
テーマ
entertainment
|visuals
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
定義
The bright round patch of light that a strong lamp makes on the floor, wall, or a person.
The bright, often circular area of light cast onto a person or surface by a spotlight lamp.
文法
辞書形
spotlight
IPA
GB/spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
US/spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
音節・強勢
spot - light （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (spot)
活用形
Noun
- Base: spotlight
- Plural: spotlights
Verb
- Base: spotlight
- 3rd Person Singular: spotlights
- Present Participle: spotlighting
- Past: spotlighted
関連語
Forms
spotlights
noun
spotlighting
verb
spotlighted
verb
表現
in the spotlight
1/ˈɪn ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
idiom
being the center of attention
Getting a lot of attention from people and often from the media.
例文
- After the viral video, she was suddenly in the spotlight.
- Many politicians enjoy being in the spotlight, but others find it stressful.
- The small town was in the spotlight after the film was shot there.
put [someone/something] in the spotlight
1/pˈʊt sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ ˈɪn ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
cause to receive strong attention
To make people pay a lot of attention to someone or something.
例文
- The investigation put the company in the spotlight.
- Her performance put her in the spotlight overnight.
- The new study puts climate change in the spotlight again.
share the spotlight
1/ʃˈɛɹ ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
idiom
divide attention or fame with others
To have attention or praise go to more than one person, not only to you.
例文
- She was happy to share the spotlight with her co‑stars.
- The coach asked the star player to share the spotlight and support his teammates.
- The director and the actors shared the spotlight at the film festival.
shy away from the spotlight
1/ʃˈaɪ əwˈeɪ fɹˈʌm ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
idiom
avoid being the center of attention
To try not to be famous or very visible; to avoid attention.
例文
- The scientist shies away from the spotlight and rarely gives interviews.
- Despite his success, he shies away from the spotlight.
- They tend to shy away from the spotlight and let their work speak for itself.
steal the spotlight
1/stˈil ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
idiom
informal
take attention away from others
To get most of the attention, so that people notice you more than someone else, often without planning to.
例文
- Her little brother stole the spotlight by dancing on stage.
- The surprise guest stole the spotlight from the main speaker.
- The new product stole the spotlight at the tech show.
step into the spotlight
1/stˈɛp ˈɪntu ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
idiom
move into a public role
To become well known and get public attention, often by taking a new or bigger role.
例文
- The young actor stepped into the spotlight with his first major role.
- After years of quiet work, she finally stepped into the spotlight as CEO.
- He is not ready to step into the spotlight yet.
turn the spotlight on [something]
1/tˈɚn ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
focus attention on an issue
To make many people focus on a problem, topic, or situation.
例文
- The report turns the spotlight on child poverty.
- Recent protests have turned the spotlight on police reform.
- The documentary turns the spotlight on mental health in schools.
under the spotlight
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə spˈɑtlˌaɪt/
idiom
being closely examined or criticized
Being watched and checked very carefully, often in a critical way.
例文
- The police force is under the spotlight after the recent scandal.
- The company’s safety record is under the spotlight again.
- His spending is under the spotlight ahead of the election.