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spotlight (literal and figurative)
From English 'spotlight'. Refers literally to a focused stage light, and figuratively to public attention or media focus on a person or topic.
From English 'spotlight'. Used both literally (stage lighting) and figuratively (public attention).
Common collocations
- スポットライトを浴びる: to be in the spotlight
- スポットライトが当たる: a spotlight shines on (something/someone)
- スポットライトを当てる: to shine a spotlight on; to highlight
Usage
The figurative sense — media or public attention — is very common in news and commentary: 社会のスポットライト (society's spotlight), 世界のスポットライト (the world's spotlight).