eye-opener

短语
FREQ #48427

n. 使人惊奇的事物, 迷人的人, 迷人的事物, 使人大开眼界的事物

发音

AU

词形变化

eye-openers 复数

别名

eye opener

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes.

  2. 2.

    Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.

    非正式
  3. 3.

    A startling or shocking revelation.

    习语 非正式

    A visit to the slaughterhouse was a real eye-opener to anyone who thought they understood where their food came from.

  4. 4.

    A strong alcoholic beverage, especially one consumed in the morning.

    委婉 非正式

    As soon as I got on the plane I asked the flight attendant for an eye-opener, but all he had to offer was orange juice.

  5. 5.

    An attractive woman.

    非正式

    Near-synonym: eye candy

词汇关系

名词

上位词 2

drink surprise

词源

From eye + opener.

来源：wiktionary