searchlight
/ˈsɜːtʃlaɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsərch-ˌlīt/ (ame, mw)
searchlight — noun
- searchlightsingular
- searchlightsplural
1. A bright outdoor lamp that produces a powerful, aimable beam, used at night to f
A bright outdoor lamp that produces a powerful, aimable beam, used at night to find people, vehicles, or aircraft, or to guard buildings and borders.
Nicholas used a searchlight to find his lost dog in the dark field.
The searchlight from the prison tower swept across the yard every few seconds.
swept across (searchlight + verb of sweeping movement)
During the rescue mission, the crew directed a searchlight at the sinking boat.
Femi shone the searchlight across the water until he spotted the missing kayak.
The border patrol keeps a searchlight on the tower to scan the desert at night.
- spotlight
produces a narrower beam and is typically used indoors for performance or display purposes
- floodlight
illuminates a wide area with broad, even light, such as on a sports field
用法筆記
Refers to a large, powerful outdoor light that can be aimed in different directions. Do not confuse it with a flashlight (a small battery-powered portable light) or a spotlight (used in theatre for a narrow beam on a performer).