n.

1. 光；光線；光亮[U]
   She was reading by the light of a candle.

   她在蠟燭光下讀書。

2. 光源；燈；燈火[C]
   Turn off the lights when you leave.

   離開時把燈熄掉。

3. 日光；日間[U]
   They set off at first light.

   他們天一亮就出發了。

4. 火花；點火物[C]
   Can you give me a light, please?

   能借個火嗎？

5. 窗；天窗[C]
6. 眼神[S1][U]
   A light of recognition came into his eyes.

   他的眼神顯示他已認出來了。

7. （繪畫中的）明亮部分[U][C]
8. 顯露，眾所周知[U]
   The mystery has now come to light.

   這個祕密現在已被揭開了。

9. （對事物的）見解，觀點[S]
   We have to interpret his words in a modern light.

   我們得以現代的觀點來解釋他的話。

10. 啟發[U][（+on）]
    Perhaps you can throw some light on the matter.

    或許你能使這件事明朗些。

vt.

1. 點（火）；點燃[（+up）]
   He lit a match.

   他划著了一根火柴。

2. 照亮[（+up）]
   The room is brilliantly lighted up and full of guests.

   房間裡燈火輝煌，賓客滿堂。

3. 使容光煥發[（+up）]
   A smile of triumph lit up her face.

   她的臉上閃耀著勝利的微笑。

4. 用燈光指引，用燈照路[O]
   The beam lighted the ship into the harbor.

   燈光指引船隻進入港口。

vi.

1. 點著
   The match lights easily.

   這火柴容易劃著。

2. 變亮
   Her face lighted up at the good news.

   她聽到這好消息臉上露出了喜色。

a.

1. 明亮的
2. 淺色的

a.

1. （重量）輕的
   The suitcase is very light.

   這個箱子很輕。

2. （數量，程度）少量的；輕微的
   There was a light rain falling.

   外面下著小雨。

3. （負擔）輕的；輕鬆愉快的
   Let's see a light film for a change.

   咱們看部輕鬆的影片調劑一下。

4. 微弱的；柔和的
   He gave me a light pat on the shoulder.

   他在我肩上輕輕一拍。

5. 輕快的；靈巧的
   She is light of foot.

   她腳步輕快。

6. 易醒的
   He is a light sleeper.

   他睡不沉。

7. 清淡的；易消化的；（酒）淡的
   I enjoy light wine.

   我愛喝清淡的酒。

8. 輕便的，輕型的
   She bought a light truck.

   她買了一輛輕型卡車。

9. 暈眩的
   He was a bit light after the illness.

   他病後有些頭暈。

10. 輕率易變的；輕浮的
    Her light conduct left a bad impression on me.

    她那輕浮的舉止給我留下一個壞印象。

ad.

1. 輕地；輕裝地
   I like to travel light.

   我喜歡輕裝旅行。

vi.

1. 【舊】【書】下馬，下車；停落[Q][（+on/upon）]
   The birds lit on the branches.

   鳥兒停落在樹枝上。

n.

1. the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation from about 390 to 740 nm in wavelength.
   ▸a source of illumination.
   ▸ (lights) traffic lights.
   ▸Law  the light falling on windows, the obstruction of which by a neighbour is illegal.
2. an expression in someone's eyes.
   ▸understanding; enlightenment:

   light dawned in her eyes.
   ▸ (lights) a person's opinions, standards, and abilities.
3. an area that is brighter or paler than its surroundings.
4. a device producing a flame or spark.
5. a window or opening to let light in.
   ▸a perpendicular division of a mullioned window.
   ▸a pane of glass in a greenhouse or cold frame.
6. a person eminent in a particular sphere.

v.

1. provide with light.
   ▸ (light up) become illuminated.
   ▸ (light up) (of the face or eyes) suddenly display liveliness or joy.
2. ignite or be ignited.
   ▸ (light something up) ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe and begin to smoke it.

adj.

1. having a considerable or sufficient amount of light.
2. (of a colour) pale.

adj.

1. of little weight.
   ▸deficient in weight.
   ▸carrying or suitable for small loads.
   ▸carrying only light armaments.
   ▸(of a vehicle, ship, etc.) unladen or with less than a full load.
   ▸(of soil) friable, porous, and workable.
2. not strongly or heavily built.
3. relatively low in density, amount, or intensity:
   light autumn rains.
   ▸(of food or a meal) small in quantity and easy to digest.
   ▸low in fat, cholesterol, sugar, or alcohol.
4. gentle or delicate.
   ▸(of type) having thin strokes.
5. not profound or serious.
   ▸free from worry:

   I left with a light heart.
   ▸easily borne or done:

   some light housework.
6. (of sleep or a sleeper) easily disturbed.
7. Physics  containing atoms of an isotope of relatively low mass.
8. archaic (of a woman) promiscuous.

v.

1. (light on/upon) come upon or discover by chance.
2. archaic descend.
   ▸ (light on) fall or land on.
3. (light into) N. Amer. informal criticize severely; attack.
4. (light out) N. Amer. informal depart hurriedly.

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