英语俚语习语:eye opener
Eye opener:(1)、an event or situation that proves to be unexpectedly enlightening. (出人意料、让人瞠目结合的事件)
E.G.1:The former champion's crushing defeat in the first round of the tournament was an eye opener to everyone.
E.G.2:The first sentence of his speech was a real eye opener.
(2)、A strong alcoholic beverage consumed early in the morning or first thing upon waking. Sometimes hyphenated. (一种强效提神饮料)
E.G.1:After a late night and little sleep, he generally needed an eye opener to jolt him awake. (This usage alludes to the alleged wakening effect of such a beverage.)
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