short for electronic eye; surveillance camera; captivating eyes
Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesnoun
electronic eye; short for 电子眼
formalThis is the core, technical meaning derived from the dictionary entry. Primarily used in official or public security contexts.
Electronic eyes have been installed at the intersection to monitor traffic violations.
The supermarket's electronic eye caught a thief.
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This electronic eye system is very advanced.
noun
surveillance camera; security camera
neutralA broader, more common modern usage for any camera used for monitoring, often in public spaces or buildings.
For safety, there are surveillance cameras everywhere in the building.
Don't do anything bad under the surveillance camera.
noun
captivating eyes; magnetic gaze
informalA metaphorical, informal extension of the term, often used in entertainment or social contexts to describe a person's attractive or intense eyes.
That celebrity's captivating eyes have charmed many fans.
He has a pair of captivating eyes that seem to speak.