Definition
This idiom literally means 'eyes do not turn (the) eyeball' — expressing a fixed, unwavering gaze without blinking. It describes being completely absorbed or captivated, unable to look away. Use it for focused attention, not for a shocked reaction.
phrase
to gaze fixedlyto stare without blinking
Examples
- 目不转睛，。Tā mù bù zhuǎn jīng de kànzhe nà fú huà, wánquán bèi xīyǐn zhù le.She stared at the painting without blinking, completely captivated.
- 目不转睛，。Guānzhòngmen mù bù zhuǎn jīng de dīngzhe wǔtái, shēng pà cuòguò rènhé yí gè dòngzuò.The audience stared at the stage without blinking, afraid of missing any movement.
- 目不转睛，。Tā mù bù zhuǎn jīng de zhùshìzhe yuǎnfāng, sìhū zài sīkǎo shénme.He gazed into the distance without blinking, as if thinking about something.
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