動變: 過去式:lighted 過去式:lit 過去分詞:lighted 過去分詞:lit 現在進行時:lighting
light1
n.
- 光;光線;光亮[U]She was reading by the light of a candle.
她在蠟燭光下讀書。
- 光源;燈;燈火[C]Turn off the lights when you leave.
離開時把燈熄掉。
- 日光;日間[U]They set off at first light.
他們天一亮就出發了。
- 火花;點火物[C]Can you give me a light, please?
能借個火嗎?
- 窗;天窗[C]
- 眼神[S1][U]A light of recognition came into his eyes.
他的眼神顯示他已認出來了。
- (繪畫中的)明亮部分[U][C]
- 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。
- (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。
- 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.
- 點(火);點燃[(+up)]He lit a match.
他划著了一根火柴。
- 照亮[(+up)]The room is brilliantly lighted up and full of guests.
房間裡燈火輝煌,賓客滿堂。
- 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。
- 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.
- 點著The match lights easily.
這火柴容易劃著。
- 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.
- 明亮的
- 淺色的
片語
bring to light
- 揭露Their conspiracy was brought to light.
他們的陰謀被揭露了。
come to light
- 暴露,真相大白The scandal came to light when the politician was seen with the lady.
當有人看到那位政客跟那位女士在一起時,真相就大白了。
A political scandal has recently come to light.最近一樁政治醜聞暴露出來。
in (the) light of
- 按照He reviewed his policy in the light of recent developments.
他根據最近的事態發展重新考慮自己的方針。
light up
- 點燃He lit up a cigarette.
他點燃了一支香菸。
- 照亮The sun lights up the sky and the earth.
太陽照亮了天空和大地。
see the light
- 領悟After struggling for a year, I saw the light and went back to school.
在掙扎了一年後,我終於明白過來,重回校園。
After his explanation I saw the light.經他解釋後我領悟了。
衍生
n.
lightness
辨析
light2
a.
- (重量)輕的The suitcase is very light.
這個箱子很輕。
- (數量,程度)少量的;輕微的There was a light rain falling.
外面下著小雨。
- (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。
- 微弱的;柔和的He gave me a light pat on the shoulder.
他在我肩上輕輕一拍。
- 輕快的;靈巧的She is light of foot.
她腳步輕快。
- 易醒的He is a light sleeper.
他睡不沉。
- 清淡的;易消化的;(酒)淡的I enjoy light wine.
我愛喝清淡的酒。
- 輕便的,輕型的She bought a light truck.
她買了一輛輕型卡車。
- 暈眩的He was a bit light after the illness.
他病後有些頭暈。
- 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.
- 輕地;輕裝地I like to travel light.
我喜歡輕裝旅行。
片語
Light come, light go.
- 來得容易去得快。
make light of
- 輕視;對……不在乎He makes light of his illness.
他對自己的病不在乎。
衍生
ad.
lightly
n. [U]
lightness
辨析
light3
vi.
- 【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。
以上來源於:《英漢大辭典》
light1
n.
- 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.
- an expression in someone's eyes. ▸understanding; enlightenment:light dawned in her eyes.▸ (lights) a person's opinions, standards, and abilities.
- an area that is brighter or paler than its surroundings.
- a device producing a flame or spark.
- 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.
- a person eminent in a particular sphere.
v.
(past lit; past part. lit or lighted)
- provide with light. ▸ (light up) become illuminated.▸ (light up) (of the face or eyes) suddenly display liveliness or joy.
- ignite or be ignited. ▸ (light something up) ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe and begin to smoke it.
adj.
- having a considerable or sufficient amount of light.
- (of a colour) pale.
Phrase
- bring
(or come)
to light
make (or become) widely known or evident. - go out like a light
informal fall asleep or lose consciousness suddenly. - in a —— light
in the way specified:the audit portrayed them in a favourable light. - in (the) light of
taking (something) into consideration. - light at the end of the tunnel
an indication that a period of difficulty is ending. - the light of day
general public attention. - the light of someone's life
a much loved person. - see the light
understand or realize something.▸undergo religious conversion. - see the light of day
be born.▸come into existence. - throw
(or cast or shed)
light on
help to explain by providing further information.
Derivative
- lightish adj.
- lightless adj.
- lightness n.
Etymology
OE lēoht, līht (n. and adj.), līhtan (v.), of Gmc origin.
light2
adj.
- 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.
- not strongly or heavily built.
- 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.
- gentle or delicate. ▸(of type) having thin strokes.
- not profound or serious. ▸free from worry:I left with a light heart.▸easily borne or done:some light housework.
- (of sleep or a sleeper) easily disturbed.
- Physics containing atoms of an isotope of relatively low mass.
- archaic (of a woman) promiscuous.
Phrase
- be light on
be rather short of. - make light of
treat as unimportant. - make light work of
accomplish quickly and easily. - travel light
travel with little luggage.
Derivative
- lightish adj.
- lightly adv.
- lightness n.
Etymology
OE lēocht, līht (n.), lēohte (adv.), of Gmc origin.
light3
v.
(past and past part. lit or lighted)
- (light on/upon) come upon or discover by chance.
- archaic descend. ▸ (light on) fall or land on.
- (light into) N. Amer. informal criticize severely; attack.
- (light out) N. Amer. informal depart hurriedly.
Etymology
OE līhtan, from light2; cf. alight1.
以上來源於:《簡明牛津英語詞典》