英语俚语习语：eye opener

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Eye opener

Eye opener：（1）、an event or situation that proves to be unexpectedly enlightening. （出人意料、让人瞠目结合的事件）

E.G.1：The former champion's crushing defeat in the first round of the tournament was an eye opener to everyone.

E.G.2：The first sentence of his speech was a real eye opener.

（2）、A strong alcoholic beverage consumed early in the morning or first thing upon waking. Sometimes hyphenated. （一种强效提神饮料）

E.G.1：After a late night and little sleep, he generally needed an eye opener to jolt him awake. （This usage alludes to the alleged wakening effect of such a beverage.）