| 词汇 | lower sights |
| 释义 | Idiom lower sightslower (your) sights to accept something less good than the thing you were hoping for.With so few jobs around she's had to lower her sights. lower (one's) sightsTo lower one's expectations and accept less than one was hoping for or striving toward. Unfortunately, we simply can't afford to live in that ritzy neighborhood, so we have to lower our sights and look elsewhere. lower one's sightsFig. to set one's goals lower. (Alludes to pointing the barrel of a rifle lower to lower the aim of the rifle.) Even though you get frustrated, don't lower your sights. I shouldn't lower my sights. If I work hard, I can do what I want. raise/lower your ˈsightsincrease/reduce your hopes and ambitions: You should raise your sights and apply for the director’s job.Some women feel that staying at home and having a family means lowering their sights. |
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