deer in the headlights

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别名

deer in headlights

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person in a mental state of high arousal caused by anxiety, fear, panic, surprise, confusion, or substance abuse.

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  2. 2.

    A person with a stunned or glazed expression.

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词源

From the image of a deer caught in a car's headlights – wide-open eyes, lack of motor reactions, etc.

来源：wiktionary