in the crosshairs

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介词短语
  1. Targeted at the point of intersection of the two perpendicular lines in a gunsight or scope. literally
  2. Subject to close scrutiny. figuratively
    — Industry experts are concerned that if the railway doesn't change tack, it would soon find itself out of step with the needs of the nation and in the crosshairs of a Treasury looking to slash spending.
  3. Singled out for blame, harassment, or other unwanted attention. figuratively
    — Nettles lives in the crosshairs, with the secret police, his sympathizers, and his now and would-be lovers making impossible demands on him.
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