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HSK
purpose; aim; goal; target; objective / CL: 個|个
HSK 2
at the present time / currently
HSK 3
(TV or radio) program; show / item; act; segment; number (on the program of a concert, variety show or cultural event) / a planned activity (in one's schedule) / CL: 個|个, 場|场, 項|项, 臺|台, , 檔|档
HSK 2
subject; title; topic (CL:個|个) / exercise or exam question (CL:)
HSK 3
gaze; (fig.) attention / expression in one's eyes; look / (lit. and fig.) sight; vision
HSK 5
item / project / (sports) event / CL: 個|个
HSK 4
amount / number
HSK 5
target / goal / objective / CL: 個|个
HSK 3
obvious at a glance (idiom)
HSK 7-9
mind
HSK 7-9
regular column or segment (in a publication or broadcast program) / program (TV or radio)
HSK 6
to focus attention upon
HSK 7-9
(marked) price / tariff (in a restaurant etc)
to attract attention / eye-catching / conspicuous
HSK 7-9
ten lines at a glance (idiom) / to read very rapidly
to wipe one's eyes / fig. to remain vigilant
attention / to stare at / to fix attention on sth
as far as the eye can see
(idiom) straight, thick, upward-inclined eyebrows and eyes that are bright and full of spirit; striking, handsome features; dashing, heroic appearance
to consider everyone else beneath one (idiom); so arrogant that no-one else matters / condescending / to go about with one's nose in the air
HSK 7-9
blind / blindly / ignorant / lacking understanding
HSK 7-9
Odonata, order consisting of about 6,000 species of dragonflies and damselflies
account
dazzling / brilliant
academic subject / field of study
HSK 7-9
halibut
to witness / to see at first hand / to see with one's own eyes
HSK 7-9
(idiom) to fall out with sb; to become enemies
nowadays / at present / as things stand
category
variety show
to have a highly retentive memory / to have sth imprinted in one's memory
warms the heart and delights the eye (idiom) / pleasing / delightful
Cetacea (whale family)
the eye can see nothing worthwhile all around (idiom); arrogant / condescending / supercilious
to raise eyebrows / to cast sidelong glances (expressing fear or indignation) / shocked / surprised
a pleasant change / a breath of fresh air / refreshing
HSK 7-9
lit. eyes obscured by a single leaf (idiom) / fig. not seeing the wider picture / can't see the wood for the trees
until now; so far
lit. to wipe one's eyes and wait (idiom); to wait and see
to be influenced
to witness personally
HSK 7-9
unable to take one's eyes off (idiom); to gaze steadily / to stare
HSK 7-9
destination (location)
HSK 7-9
account
lit. shocks the eye, astonishes the heart (idiom); shocking / horrible to see / a ghastly sight
HSK 7-9
(idiom) dumbstruck; stupefied; stunned
HSK 7-9
to look at / to visually observe (i.e. not using instruments or sensors)
to meet the eye / eye-catching; conspicuous
obvious at a glance (idiom)
HSK 7-9
eyesight (i.e. quality of vision)
name / designation / item / rubric / (formal usage) fame
eye-grabbing (headline) / striking (illustration)
HSK 7-9
to glower at each other (idiom)
to scowl and stare down / to defy
radio program; broadcast program
anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious to all / sth speaks for itself / is there for all to see
lit. too much for the eye to take in (idiom); a feast for the eyes
in one's eyes / in one's estimation
lit. shocks the eye, astonishes the heart (idiom); shocking / horrible to see / a ghastly sight / also written 觸目驚心|触目惊心
to receive worldwide attention
HSK 7-9
to make sheep eyes at / to cast amorous glances at
sporting event / item on program of sports competition
gazing fixedly (idiom)
lit. not to know the true face of Lushan Mountain (idiom) / fig. can't see the forest for the trees
overall target / overall objective
(idiom) dazed / dizzy
names of many kinds (idiom); items of every description
unbearable to look at / an eyesore
openly and without fear / brazenly
clauses and sub-clauses (in formal document) / entry (in a dictionary, encyclopedia etc)
pretty / with delicate features
numeral / digit / number / figure
lit. furrowed brows and blazing eyes / to dart looks of hate at sb (idiom)
dazzling (idiom)
Hymenoptera (insect order including ants and bees)
has eyes but can't see (idiom); unable or unwilling to see the importance of sth / blind (to sth great)
to check the accounts / to take stock
short-sighted
not to glance sideways (idiom) / to gaze fixedly / to be fully concentrated / to preserve a correct attitude
lit. the eye cannot take it all in (idiom) / fig. too many good things to see; a feast for the eyes
to have a whole new level of respect for sb or sth / to sit up and take notice (of sb's improved performance etc)
to let one's eyes rove
(slang) stupid / moron
lit. the eye cannot recognize the letter T (idiom); totally illiterate
video program
to see for oneself / to see with one's own eyes
theatrical piece (play or opera) / repertoire / list of plays or operas
HSK 7-9
nothing remains the same (idiom); change beyond recognition
HSK 7-9
to dazzle the eyes
eyepiece
multipurpose
detailed listing / specific item
with glaring eyes / glowering
to fool people (idiom) / to pull the wool over people's eyes
to have a lifeless look in one's eyes (idiom)
as far as the eye can see
true identity / true colors

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