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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.

我們不能在項目的最後階段掉以輕心；我們必須對任何細節都保持警惕。

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

眼觀八方

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

作為一名老師，你需要眼觀六路，注意學生的各種需求。

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.

他已經看中那輛跑車好一陣子了。

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

（表示不耐煩或厭煩）向上翻動眼珠。

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

當經理又開始講述他重複的故事時，她忍不住翻了個白眼。

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.

魔術師在我們眼前讓鴿子消失了。

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

對…有鑑賞力；善於辨識…的價值

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

她對時尚很有眼光，總是能挑出最流行的衣服。

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

專心致志

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

在談判期間，你必須專注於當下，不要分心。

Acting with full awareness of potential problems or risks.

明知其中問題所在

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

她在充分了解所涉風險的情況下接受了這個項目。

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

經常練習以保持技藝

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

為了保持高爾夫球的熟練度，我每週至少練習兩次。

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

善於抓住機會謀取個人利益

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

他總是伺機而動，迅速利用機會。

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

眼高手低（指人拿了超過自己食量的食物）

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

他點了三個菜，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.

他的升職對他的競爭對手來說無疑是一個打擊。

to be extremely busy or deeply involved in something

忙於某事，分身乏術

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

我最近忙於工作，真的沒有時間去度假。

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.

沙漠一望無際，沙丘一直延伸到地平線。

To watch carefully for the appearance of someone or something.

留意觀察

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

在機場，請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.

事有虛稱

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

合約看似簡單，但細節中藏著魔鬼；它比表面上看起來更複雜。

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

首次看見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.

當我第一次看到那幅畫時，就被它的美麗深深吸引。

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

只對某人感興趣或被某人吸引。

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

自從他們第一次見面以來，他的眼裡就只有她。

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

目不轉睛

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

觀眾無法將目光從舞台上的表演者身上移開。

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.

萬眾矚目；備受關注

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

在頒獎典禮期間，所有人的目光都集中在即將宣布獲獎者的舞台上。

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

照顧；看顧；留意

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

我出去的時候，你能幫我照看一下烤箱嗎？

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.

在經理眼中，儘管有些小問題，這個專案還是成功的。

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

以眼還眼，以牙還牙

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

在一些文化中，人們仍然相信以眼還眼，以牙還牙。

To watch someone or something with great interest and attention.

目不轉睛地看著

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

當魔術師開始表演時，觀眾都全神貫注地看著。

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

(在做其他事情的同時)留意某人或某物；保持警覺；密切注意

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

在尋找新公寓時，留意任何符合你要求的房產。

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們的導遊。

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

以帶有性意圖的眼神看著某人；向某人拋媚眼。

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

在派對上，他一直向那個新來的女孩拋媚眼。

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.

在我看來，這幅畫的顏色有點太鮮豔了。

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

閉著眼都能做（形容對某事非常熟悉）

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

我對這套軟體非常熟悉，幾乎可以閉著眼睛操作。