| 词汇 | AWARENESS |
| 释义 | IDIOMSLANG AWARENESS open someone's eyes (to something) 1. to become aware of something. He finally opened his eyes to what was going on.It was a long time before he opened his eyes and realized what had been happening. 2. to cause someone to be aware of something. I opened his eyes to what was happening at the office.Why can't I make you understand? Why don't you open your eyes? you know as you are aware, or should be aware. (Informal. This should not be overused.)This is a very valuable book, you know.Goldfish can be overfed, you know. AWARENESS - LACKING have one's head in the clouds to be unaware of what is going on."Bob, do you have your head in the clouds?" said the teacher.She walks around all day with her head in the clouds. She must be in love. miss the boat to miss out (on something); to be ignorant (of something). (Slang.)Pay attention, John, or you'll miss the boat.Tom really missed the boat when it came to making friends. out cold and out like a light unconscious.I fell and hit my head. I was out cold for about a minute.Tom fainted! He's out like a light! (right) under someone's (very) nose In someone's presence. (Note the variations in the examples.)The thief stole Jim's wallet right under his nose.The jewels were stolen from under the very noses of the security guards. |
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