eyes-only

IPA/ˈaɪzˈəʊnli/
IPA/ˈaɪzˈoʊnli/

eyes-only — 慣用語

1. describing a written message or file that is meant to be read by the named perso

1.慣用語C1
釋義

親啟；機密

僅限指定收件人閱讀的機密文件

describing a written message or file that is meant to be read by the named person it is sent to, and by nobody else at all

例句

The sealed envelope was marked eyes-only and delivered straight to the ambassador in Brussels.

那封密封的信件標示為親啟，直接送到布魯塞爾的大使手中。

marked eyes-only — typical stamp on classified mail

Sayaka stamped the briefing notes eyes-only before passing them to the chief detective.

Sayaka 在簡報筆記上蓋了親啟章，才交給總探長。

stamped eyes-only + object pattern

常見搭配
  • eyes-only memo
  • eyes-only cable
  • eyes-only file
  • marked eyes-only
  • stamped eyes-only
同義詞
  • for your eyes only

    a longer, more conversational version of the same stamp; often quoted on envelopes

  • confidential

    much broader; covers any restricted material rather than naming a single reader

  • classified

    official security label; describes the document's grade rather than its specific reader

反義詞
  • open

    freely circulated and not restricted to one named reader

文法句型

marked eyes-only

stamped eyes-only

an eyes-only document

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun (eyes-only memo, eyes-only file) or as a stamp on a document. Strongly associated with diplomatic, military, and intelligence settings; rare in everyday office use.

常見錯誤

The report was eyes-only secret.
The report was eyes-only.
Do not stack 'eyes-only' with 'secret'; the phrase itself already signals restricted access.
慣用語

have eyes only for

idiom

to feel romantic interest in one specific person and notice nobody else as a possible partner

心中只有

Since the spring concert, Jiwoo has had eyes only for the new pianist from Seoul.

Several classmates flirted with Nora, but she had eyes only for Piotr from the chess club.