limelight

noun

1. a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light
formerly used for stage lighting

Synonym: calcium light

2. a focus of public attention

e.g. he enjoyed being in the limelight
when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency

Synonym: spotlightglarepublic eye

1. 公众注意的中心
If someone is in the limelight, a lot of attention is being paid to them, because they are famous or because they have done something very unusual or exciting.

e.g. Tony has now been thrust into the limelight, with a high-profile job.
托尼现在一下子成了众人关注的中心，因为他有一份经常出镜、见报的工作。

1. 舞台生涯：<>(Limelight)是1952年查尔斯.卓别林经典喜剧作品,被称为卓别林情感交际、有血有泪的自传式写实电影,本片的主题曲为卓别林制作,旋律悠美动人,扣人心弦.

2. 石灰灯：其实不少学者早已研究如何用人造光线辅助摄影,早于 1839 年,已有科学家利用石灰灯 (limelight) 为显微镜影像曝光到银版摄影片 (daguerreotype) 之上,需时 5 分钟,比自然曝光所需的 30 分钟快了许多.

3. 舞台灯光：并与之合写了第二张专辑里的歌曲. 之后他又当了MV导演,再后来就成为电影导演. 如今的他还同时负责监制<>(The O.C.)、<>(看专业剧评)(Chuck)、<>(Limelight)等多套剧集,堪称全面开花的多面手.