eye-opener

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes. literally
  2. Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious. informal
  3. A startling or shocking revelation. idiomatic,informal
    — A visit to the slaughterhouse was a real eye-opener to anyone who thought they understood where their food came from.
  4. A strong alcoholic beverage, especially one consumed in the morning. euphemistic,informal
    — 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. An attractive woman. informal
    — Near-synonym: eye candy

词形变化

eye-openers plural eye opener alternative eyeopener alternative

词汇关系

相关词
eye-opening open someone's eyes

词源

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₃ekʷ-der.
Proto-Germanic *augô
Proto-West Germanic *augā
Old English ēage
Middle English eye
English eye
English opener
English eye-opener
From eye + opener.
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