词组 | apple of my eye |
释义 | the apple of (one's) eyeA cherished or favored person. This phrase is thought to be Biblical in origin. My nephew is just the apple of my eye. He has five kids, but his only daughter is clearly the apple of his eye. apple of one's eye, theA cherished person or thing. The term comes from the ancient concept that the eye’s pupil was a solid, apple-shaped body, and, being essential to sight, was precious. It appears in the Bible (Deuteronomy 32:10): “He [the Lord] kept him [Israel] as the apple of his eye.” apple of my eyeA most favorite or cherished person. In Psalm 17:8, the Psalmist asks God to “keep me as the apple of your eye.” |
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