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30 commonly used English phrases
【09 - keep your eyes peeled】
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【AI English - 人工智慧英語】
【30 commonly used English phrases】
【09 - keep your eyes peeled】保持警惕
Meaning: To be watchful; paying careful attention to something.
含義： 保持警惕； 仔細注意某事。
Definition and origin of the phrase "keep your eyes peeled"
片語 "keep your eyes peeled" 的定義與來源
One day we went to the Museum of History and one of the museum staff led the audience to the various rooms. When we arrived at the antiques room, she repeatedly said that there were all rare antiques here, so please look at them carefully!
She also said to my youngest son, "Keep your eyes peeled," and he asked me quietly, "Mom, will it hurt my eyes to look at these antiques? Why do I have to peel my eyes?" She didn't know that it means [you have to look carefully with your heart].
某日我們去歷史博物館參觀，博物館一位女職員帶領著觀眾往各室遊覽。到達古物展覽室時，她再三說這裡皆是真稀的古董，請各位仔細查看研究才好！
她又對我家小兒子說："Keep your eyes peeled。"小兒子不懂悄悄問我："媽媽,看了這些古物會傷眼睛嗎？怎麼我的眼睛要削皮呢？"她不知道這是表示【你要用心看仔細觀察的意思。 】
The Meaning and Origin of 'Keep Your Eyes Peeled'
Have you ever heard the phrase 'keep your eyes peeled'?
In this video, we'll explore the meaning and origin of this common expression.
When someone says 'keep your eyes peeled', they mean to be alert and watchful.
It's a way of telling someone to pay attention and be aware of their surroundings.
For example, if you're walking in a busy city, you might say to your friend 'keep your eyes peeled for pickpockets'.
The origin of this phrase is uncertain, but there are a few theories.
One theory is that it comes from the practice of sailors peeling potatoes by removing the skin with a knife.
Because they had to be careful not to cut themselves, they were told to 'keep their eyes peeled' while doing this task.
Another theory is that it comes from the idea of peeling back the eyelids to stay awake and alert.
Regardless of its origin, the phrase 'keep your eyes peeled' has been in use for centuries and is still commonly used today.
It's a great way to remind someone to be aware of their surroundings and stay alert.
So, to recap, 'keep your eyes peeled' means to be alert and watchful.
While the origin of the phrase is uncertain, it has been in use for centuries and is still commonly used today.
保持警惕 "的含義和起源
你聽說過 "擦亮你的眼睛 "這句話嗎？
在本視頻中，我們將探討這一常見表達方式的含義和起源。
當有人說'擦亮眼睛'時，他們的意思是要警惕和注意。
這是一種告訴別人要注意和注意周圍環境的方式。
例如，如果你在一個繁忙的城市裡散步，你可能會對你的朋友說'注意觀察，防止扒手'。
這句話的起源並不確定，但有幾種說法。
一種說法是，它來自於水手們用刀去掉土豆皮的做法。
因為他們必須小心翼翼地避免割傷自己，所以他們被告知在做這項工作時要 "擦亮眼睛"。
另一種說法是，它來自於剝開眼皮以保持清醒和警惕的想法。
無論其起源如何，"擦亮眼睛 "這句話已經使用了幾個世紀，今天仍然被普遍使用。
這是一個提醒人們注意周圍環境並保持警惕的好方法。
因此，概括地說，'擦亮眼睛'意味著要保持警惕和警覺。
雖然這句話的起源不確定，但它已經使用了幾個世紀，至今仍被普遍使用。
【Example sentences】
John told me he'd meet us in the mall, so keep your eyes peeled.
約翰告訴我他會在商場里和我們見面，所以要注意觀察。
We need to follow signs for the motorway, so keep your eyes peeled.
我們需要沿著高速公路的標誌走，所以要注意觀察。
Keep your eyes peeled for Polly and Maisie.
你要留意波莉和梅茜。
【Situational Videos】
♪ mysterious music playing ♪
Ooh...
‐ Keep your eyes peeled.
The entrance to the dragon's cave must be near.
‐ Hey, Brain, look!
It's over there! [giggle] How convenient.
[roar]
# 神秘的音樂在響起 #
哦...
- 擦亮你的眼睛。
龍洞的入口一定就在附近。
- 嘿，大腦，看！
它就在那裡！ [咯咯笑]真方便。
[吼]
