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- 画龙点睛
画龙点睛
huà lóng diǎn jīng
Meaning
- to paint a dragon and dot in the eyes (idiom); fig. to add the vital finishing touch
Definition
比喻在关键处加上精辟的语句，使内容更加生动有力。
to add the finishing touch; to add a vital point that brings the whole to life.
Usage
常用于指文章、讲话或艺术作品中在关键处点缀一句精彩的话，使整体更加生动。
Often used to refer to adding a brilliant phrase or detail at a crucial point in writing, speech, or artwork, making the whole more vivid and impactful.
Examples
- 1 他的演讲最后那句名言真是画龙点睛，让全场掌声雷动。 (The famous quote at the end of his speech was the finishing touch, drawing thunderous applause from the audience.)
- 2 文章的结尾画龙点睛，让人印象深刻。 (The ending of the article adds the finishing touch, leaving a deep impression.)
- 3 这幅画加上几笔，立刻画龙点睛，变得栩栩如生。 (Adding a few strokes to this painting instantly brings it to life, like adding the finishing touch.)
- 4 她在报告中插入了一组数据，起到了画龙点睛的作用，使论点更加有力。 (She inserted a set of data in the report, which served as the finishing touch, making the argument more compelling.)
- 5 这个设计细节画龙点睛，让产品脱颖而出。 (This design detail is the finishing touch, making the product stand out.)
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