vt.

1. 照亮；照射
   Moonlight illuminated the valley.

   月光照亮了山谷。

2. 用燈裝飾（房屋等）[（+with）]
   The streets were illuminated for the celebration.

   街道為慶祝張燈結彩。

3. 闡明；啟發
   We were greatly illuminated by the discussion.

   這次討論對我們啟發很大。

4. 使輝煌；使容光煥發
   A smile illuminated her face.

   微笑使她容光煥發。

5. 用金色（或鮮明色彩，圖案等）裝飾（起首字母，手稿等）

vi.

1. 照亮
2. 用燈裝飾
3. 興奮

v.

1. light up.
2. [usu. as adj. illuminating] help to clarify or explain.
3. [often as adj. illuminated] decorate (a page or initial letter in a manuscript) with gold, silver, or coloured designs.