English Dictionary

before one's eyes

前置詞句

特に 驚き・不快

In one's plain view. / (especially of a surprising or negative event) Experienced viscerally but with a degree of detachment, often due to being powerless to change the circumstances.

日本語の意味

「目の前で」: 自分の視界内、明らかに見える状態や状況。 / 「目の前で体験する」: 主に驚きや衝撃を伴う、否定的な出来事などを、自らの力のなさを感じながらも、一定の距離感を保って体験する様子。

The magician's trick unfolded before one's eyes, leaving the audience stunned.

その手品は観客の目の前で繰り広げられ、観客は驚愕した。

意味（1）

In one's plain view.

意味（2）

(especially of a surprising or negative event) Experienced viscerally but with a degree of detachment, often due to being powerless to change the circumstances.

He saw his life being destroyed before his eyes.