1. in the twinkling of an eye 一眨眼,转眼间
造句:
The development of things undergoes a myriad of changes in the twinkling of an eye.
事情的发展瞬息万变。
2. keep an eye on照看,监视
同义替换:
= keep a watch on
造句:
Would you keep an eye on my baby for me while I'm away?
我不在时你能替我照看一下宝宝吗?
3. in the eyes of/ in one’s eyes在某人看来, 在某人眼里
同义替换:
= in the judgment of
造句:
In the eyes of my parents, I'm forever a child.
在我父母的心目中,我永远是个孩子。
4. on the face of it表面看来
同义替换:
= judging by what one can see
造句:
On the face of it, the document seemed genuine.
从表面看,这文件像是真的。
5. in the face of 面对着(困难等情况)
造句:
He took his courage in both hands in the face of danger.
他迎着危险勇往直前。