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单词 blinkers
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blinkers

(blɪŋkəʳz)
1. plural noun
If you describe someone as wearing blinkers, you think that they have a narrow point of view and are not taking other people's opinions into account.
[British, disapproval]
He is hampered by the blinkers he chooses to wear.
At least you have removed your blinkers and can now see the relationship in its truecolours.
regional note: in AM, use blinders
2. plural noun
Blinkers are two pieces of leather which are placed at the side of a horse's eyes so thatit can only see straight ahead.
[mainly British]regional note: in AM, use blinders

blinkers in British English

(ˈblɪŋkəz)
plural noun
1. (sometimes singular) mainly British
leather sidepieces attached to a horse's bridle to prevent sideways vision
Usual US and Canadian word: blinders
2.  a slang word for goggle (sense 4)

Examples of 'blinkers' in a sentence
blinkers

Denis, far the more talented intellectually of the two young men, lived humanly, in blinkers.
Ferrars, Elizabeth MURDER MOVES IN
I was wandering around with blinkers - that was the trouble.
Martin, Joy THE IMAGE OF LAURA
The animal still wore its blinkers and the long reins were looped lightly round the riders.
Keene, Carolyn THE WITCH TREE SYMBOL

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