spotlight

US /ˈspɑːt.laɪt/
UK /ˈspɑːt.laɪt/
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1.

holofote, spotlight

a lamp projecting a narrow, intense beam of light directly on to a place or person

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The singer was illuminated by a single spotlight on stage.
O cantor foi iluminado por um único holofote no palco.
Adjust the spotlight to focus on the main actor.
Ajuste o holofote para focar no ator principal.
2.

centro das atenções, destaque

intense public attention or scrutiny

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The scandal put the politician directly in the spotlight.
O escândalo colocou o político diretamente no centro das atenções.
Her new movie has brought her back into the spotlight.
O novo filme dela a trouxe de volta ao centro das atenções.
1.

iluminar, destacar

direct a spotlight onto (a place or person)

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The stage crew will spotlight the lead singer during the chorus.
A equipe de palco iluminará o vocalista principal durante o refrão.
The documentary aims to spotlight the struggles of migrant workers.
O documentário visa destacar as lutas dos trabalhadores migrantes.