eye

To lose focus or attention on something that one is actively engaged in or responsible for.

分心

• We can't afford to take our eye off the ball during the final stage of the project; we must not be careless about any detail.

我们不能在项目的最后阶段掉以轻心；我们必须对任何细节都保持警惕。

To be aware of everything that is happening around you, as if you have the ability to see what's behind you.

眼观八方

• As a teacher, you need to have eyes in the back of your head to notice the various needs of your students.

作为一名老师，你需要眼观六路，注意学生的各种需求。

To be interested in something and desire to obtain it.

看中，相中

• He's had his eye on that sports car for a while.

他已经看中那辆跑车好一阵子了。

To express annoyance or boredom by moving one's eyes upward.

（表示不耐烦或厌烦）向上翻动眼珠。

• She couldn't help but roll her eyes when the manager started telling his repetitive story again.

当经理又开始讲述他重复的故事时，她忍不住翻了个白眼。

Occurring or happening directly in someone's sight; while someone is watching.

眼皮底下

• The magician made the dove disappear before our very eyes.

魔术师在我们眼前让鸽子消失了。

To be skilled at noticing or recognizing things of a particular type or quality.

对…有鉴赏力；善于辨识…的价值

• She has an eye for fashion and always picks out the trendiest clothes.

她对时尚很有眼光，总是能挑出最流行的衣服。

To focus on and remain attentive to the task or situation at hand.

专心致志

• During negotiations, you must keep your eye on the ball and not get distracted.

在谈判期间，你必须专注于当下，不要分心。

Acting with full awareness of potential problems or risks.

明知其中问题所在

• She took on the project with her eyes open, fully aware of the risks involved.

她在充分了解所涉风险的情况下接受了这个项目。

To maintain one's skill or proficiency in a sport or other activity through regular practice, preventing it from deteriorating.

经常练习以保持技艺

• To keep my eye in with golf, I practice at least twice a week.

为了保持高尔夫球的熟练度，我每周至少练习两次。

To be consistently alert and prepared to exploit opportunities for personal gain, often with an opportunistic intent.

善于抓住机会谋取个人利益

• He always has an eye to the main chance and is quick to exploit them.

他总是伺机而动，迅速利用机会。

This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone takes more food than they can consume.

眼高手低（指人拿了超过自己食量的食物）

• He ordered three dishes, but his eyes were bigger than his belly, and he couldn't finish them all.

他点了三个菜，但他的眼睛比肚子大，吃不完。

To be a setback or disappointment for someone.

令人失望的事或挫折

• His promotion was certainly one in the eye for his rivals.

他的升职对他的竞争对手来说无疑是一个打击。

to be extremely busy or deeply involved in something

忙于某事，分身乏术

• I've been up to my eyes in work lately, I really don't have time to go on vacation.

我最近忙于工作，真的没有时间去度假。

To a very great distance; as far as one's vision extends.

目剀所及

• The desert stretched out as far as the eye could see, with sand dunes extending to the horizon.

沙漠一望无际，沙丘一直延伸到地平线。

To watch carefully for the appearance of someone or something.

留意观察

• At the airport, please keep your eye out for any suspicious packages.

在机场，请密切留意任何可疑包裹。

This idiom indicates that a situation or person is more complex or difficult to understand than initially perceived.

事有虛称

• The contract seems simple, but the devil is in the details; there's more to it than meets the eye.

合约看似简单，但细节中藏着魔鬼；它比表面看起来更复杂。

To see or notice someone or something for the very first time.

首次看见或注意到某人或某物。

• I was captivated by the beauty of the painting the moment I first clapped eyes on it.

当我第一次看到那幅画时，就被它的美丽深深吸引。

To be exclusively interested in or romantically attracted to one particular person.

只对某人感兴趣或被某人吸引。

• He's only had eyes for her since the day they first met.

自从他们第一次见面以来，他的眼里就只有她。

To be unable to stop looking at someone or something, usually because they are very interesting or attractive.

目不转睛

• The audience couldn't take their eyes off the performer as she was on stage.

观众无法将目光从舞台上的表演者身上移开。

When all eyes are on someone or something, it means that everyone is paying close attention to that person or thing, anticipating what will happen next.

万众瞩目；备受关注

• During the award ceremony, all eyes were on the stage where the winners were about to be announced.

在颁奖典礼期间，所有人的目光都集中在即将宣布获奖者的舞台上。

To observe, monitor, or pay close attention to someone or something.

照顾；看顾；留意

• Could you keep an eye on the oven while I step out?

我出去的时候，你能帮我照看一下烤箱吗？

From a particular person's perspective or opinion.

在某人眼中

• In the manager's eyes, the project was a success, despite a few minor issues.

在经理眼中，尽管有些小问题，这个项目还是成功的。

This phrase expresses the belief that if someone commits a wrong action, they should receive the same action as punishment.

以眼还眼，以牙还牙

• In some cultures, people still believe in an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.

在一些文化中，人们仍然相信以眼还眼，以牙还牙。

To watch someone or something with great interest and attention.

目不转睛地看着

• The audience were all eyes as the magician started his performance.

当魔术师开始表演时，观众都全神贯注地看着。

To watch carefully for someone or something, often while being engaged in other activities.

(在做其他事情的同时)留意某人或某物；保持警觉；密切注意

• While searching for a new apartment, keep your eyes open for any properties that meet your requirements.

在寻找新公寓时，留意任何符合你要求的房产。

To be vigilant and watch carefully for someone or something.

密切留意某人或某事；保持警惕。

• Keep your eyes peeled for our tour guide in the crowd.

在人群中密切留意我们的导游。

To look at someone in a way that expresses sexual attraction or interest.

以带有性意图的眼神看着某人；向某人抛媚眼。

• At the party, he kept making eyes at the new girl.

在派对上，他一直向那个新来的女孩抛媚眼。

This phrase is used to express a personal opinion, especially about the appearance of someone or something.

依我看來

• To my eye, the colors in this painting are a bit too vibrant.

在我看来，这幅画的颜色有点太鲜艳了。

If you can do something with your eyes closed, it means you can do it very easily due to extensive practice or familiarity.

闭着眼都能做（形容对某事非常熟悉）

• I know this software so well, I could almost operate it with my eyes closed.

我对这套软件非常熟悉，几乎可以闭着眼睛操作。