English Dictionary

eye-opener

名詞

直訳 くだけた表現 慣用表現 婉語

(literally) Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes. / (informal) Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.

日本語の意味

（文字通りの意味）目が開く原因となるもの。 / （比喩的な意味）突然の洞察や気づきを与えるもの。

The sudden splash of cold water was an eye-opener that made everyone open their eyes and snap awake.

冷たい水が突然かかり、それは文字通り人々の目を開かせて皆をハッと目覚めさせた。

意味（1）

(literally) Something that causes the eyes to open, or that opens the eyes.

意味（2）

(informal) Something that provides a sudden insight, or makes something clear that was previously mysterious.

意味（3）

(informal, idiomatic) A startling or shocking revelation.

A visit to the slaughterhouse was a real eye-opener to anyone who thought they understood where their food came from.

意味（4）

(informal, euphemistic) A strong alcoholic beverage, especially one consumed in the morning.

As soon as I got on the plane I asked the flight attendant for an eye-opener, but all he had to offer was orange juice.

意味（5）

(informal) An attractive woman.

Seems appropriate that Ann Miller should be in Columbia's Reveille With Beverly. We've never seen anyone capable of showing a leg more attractively. At close range, too, she's an eye-opener.

eye-openers （ plural ）