tunnel vision
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隧道视觉, 管状视野
a condition in which someone can only see what is in front of them, due to their eyes are being damaged
- Tunnel vision often makes it hard to see the bigger picture, both literally and metaphorically.
隧道视野常常让人难以看到更大的图景，无论是字面上还是比喻上。
- After the accident, he developed tunnel vision and could no longer see anything to the sides.
事故发生后，他出现了隧道视野，再也看不到两侧的任何东西。
- The doctor said his tunnel vision was a result of nerve damage in his eyes.
医生说他的隧道视野是他眼睛神经损伤的结果。
- Tunnel vision is a common symptom of some neurological conditions.
隧道视野是一些神经系统疾病的常见症状。
- The driver’s tunnel vision caused him to miss the pedestrian crossing the road.
司机的隧道视野导致他错过了横穿马路的行人。
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隧道视野, 狭隘视野
a state when a person gets too focused on one thing, which can cause them to miss other important things
The idiom "tunnel vision" originated from the literal condition where a person's field of vision narrows down to a narrow, tunnel-like focus. It refers to a metaphorical state of narrow-mindedness or a limited perspective on a particular issue or situation. This expression is often used to highlights the need to broaden one's perspective and consider a broader range of information or possibilities.
- The manager's tunnel vision towards cost-cutting measures led to overlooking the long-term consequences on employee morale.
经理对削减成本措施的隧道视野导致忽视了员工士气的长期后果。
- The politician's tunnel vision on a single policy issue prevented them from addressing the broader concerns of their constituents.
这位政治家对一个政策问题的狭隘视野使他们无法解决选民更广泛的担忧。
- The detective's tunnel vision on a particular suspect hindered the investigation, as alternative leads were ignored.
侦探对某个嫌疑人的隧道视野阻碍了调查，因为其他线索被忽视了。
- The artist's tunnel vision on perfectionism caused them to overlook the beauty and value of imperfections in their work.
艺术家对完美主义的隧道视野使他们忽视了作品中不完美之处的美丽和价值。
- The student's tunnel vision on achieving the highest grades caused them to disregard the importance of personal growth and exploration of other subjects.
学生对取得最高成绩的隧道视野导致他们忽视了个人成长和探索其他学科的重要性。