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IELTS BNC: 529 COCA: 464

light

1 light /ˈlaɪt/ noun
plural lights
1 light
/ˈlaɪt/
noun
plural lights
Learner's definition of LIGHT
[noncount] : the form of energy that makes it possible to see things : the brightness produced by the sun, by fire, by a lamp, etc.光;光线;光亮
sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
[count]
: a source of light (such as an electric lamp)光源(如电灯)
see also nightlight
: a light on a vehicle车灯
[singular] : a way of showing or understanding something or someone(理解某人或某物的)方式,角度
[count] : a light or set of lights used to control traffic : traffic light交通(信号)灯;红绿灯
[singular] informal : a flame for lighting a cigarette(点烟用的)火
[noncount] formal : daylight 1
see also see the light of day (below)
[singular] : a quality in a person's eyes that shows emotion眼神
lights [plural]
: light colors : colors that are more white than black浅色调
: light- colored clothes浅色衣服

according to your lights

formal
: according to your idea of what is right按照你自己的想法

a light at the end of the tunnel

: a reason to believe that a bad situation will end soon or that a long and difficult job will be finished soon(困境中)希望的曙光;光明

bring (something) to light

: to tell people about (something) : to make (something) known揭露,暴露(某事物)

cast/shed/throw light on

: to help to explain (something) : to make it possible to understand or know more about (something)帮助理解;阐明

come to light

: to become known显露;为人所知

hide your light under a bushel

see bushel

in someone's light

: blocking the light that someone needs to see or read something挡住某人的光线

in the cold light of day

see 1cold

in the light of

or US in light of
: while thinking about (something that affects the way you see or understand things)鉴于,考虑到(某事物)
: because of (something)由于(某事)

light dawns

◊ When people suddenly understand something that they had not understood before, (a/the) light dawns (on them).(某人)突然明白,恍然大悟

more heat than light

see 1heat

out like a light

informal
: asleep
: unconscious

punch someone's lights out

see 1punch

see the light

informal
: to suddenly understand or realize the truth of something突然明白;恍然大悟

see the light of day

: to be seen or used被看到;被使用
: to become publicly known公开;发表;公布

set light to

chiefly British
: to cause (something) to begin burning点燃,引火烧(某物)

the light of your life

: a person you love very much and who makes you happy心爱的人

trip the light fantastic

see 2trip
see also green light, leading light, northern lights, southern lights, sweetness and light at sweetness
2 light /ˈlaɪt/ adjective
lighter; lightest
2 light
/ˈlaɪt/
adjective
lighter; lightest
Learner's definition of LIGHT
: not dark or deep in color : pale浅色的;淡色的
: having a lot of light : bright明亮的
: having the light of the day天亮的;白天的
compare 4light
3 light /ˈlaɪt/ verb
lights; lighted or lit /ˈlɪt/ ; lighting
3 light
/ˈlaɪt/
verb
lights; lighted or lit /ˈlɪt/ ; lighting
Learner's definition of LIGHT
[+ object] : to provide light for (something)照亮(某物)
[+ object] : to cause (something) to burn点火;点燃
see also light up 3 (below)
[no object] : to begin to burn开始燃烧

light a fire under (someone)

US, informal
: to cause (someone) to move or work more quickly and effectively促使(某人)更快更好

light into

[phrasal verb]
light into (someone) US, informal
: to attack or criticize (someone) forcefully抨击,严厉责备(某人)

light on/upon

[phrasal verb]
light on/upon (something)
: to find or see (something) by chance偶然找到

light out

[phrasal verb] US, informal
: to leave in a hurry for someplace匆匆离开

light up

[phrasal verb]
of a light : to become lit : to begin shining(灯)开始发光
often used figuratively常用作比喻
informal, of a telephone : to show a light indicating that someone is calling(电话)亮灯
light (something) up or light up (something) : to provide light for (something) : to fill (something) with light照亮
often used figuratively常用作比喻
informal : to light a cigarette点烟
4 light /ˈlaɪt/ adjective
lighter; lightest
4 light
/ˈlaɪt/
adjective
lighter; lightest
Learner's definition of LIGHT
: not heavy : having little weight or less than usual weight轻的;不重的
: small in size and weight小巧的
: less in amount or degree than usual少量的;程度低的
: not strong or violent : moderate轻柔的
: not great or large不多的;不大的
: not difficult to accept or bear容易承受的
: not harsh or severe不严厉的
: slight or minor in degree or effect轻微的
opposite heavy
: not involving a lot of physical effort不费力的;轻松的
opposite heavy
: not loud or forceful轻声的
opposite heavy
: not important or serious : intended mainly for entertainment轻松的;消遣性的
opposite heavy
: not dense and thick稀疏的;稀松的
opposite heavy
: made with thin cloth and not very warm单薄的;不保暖的
opposite heavy
: eating, drinking, or using a small amount of something(饮食或使用)少量的
: producing a small amount of something产量少的
: not done often or in large amounts不经常做的;少量的
opposite heavy
: not having a large amount of food : not making your stomach feel full(进食)少量的
: made with fewer calories or with less of some ingredient than usual热量少的;用配料少的
: not rich, dense, or thick不油腻的;不稠的
opposite heavy
10 
: designed to carry a small load or few passengers(交通工具)轻型的
: not as large and powerful as other weapons, machines, etc.(武器、机械)轻型的
of a group of soldiers : having fewer and smaller weapons and less armor than other groups but able to move quickly(士兵)轻装的

light on

: having or using a small amount of (something)(某物)用得少的

light on your feet

: capable of moving in a quick and graceful way步履轻盈的

light sleeper

: someone who wakes up easily睡不沉的人;易醒的人

make light of

: to treat (something, such as a problem) in a joking way : to not be serious about (something important)轻视(某事);对(重要的某事)不在乎
compare 2light

— lightness

/ˈlaɪtnəs/ noun [noncount]
5 light /ˈlaɪt/ adverb
lighter; lightest
5 light
/ˈlaɪt/
adverb
lighter; lightest
Learner's definition of LIGHT

eat light

US
: to eat foods that will not cause you to gain weight饮食清淡

travel light

: to travel with little baggage(旅行)轻装地
IELTS BNC: 529 COCA: 464

light

1 of 6

noun

plural lights
1
a
: something that makes vision possible
b
: the sensation aroused by stimulation of the visual receptors
c
: electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength that travels in a vacuum with a speed of 299,792,458 meters (about 186,000 miles) per second
specifically : such radiation that is visible to the human eye
2
a
: daylight
was up each morning at the first light Frank O'Connor
b
: dawn
3
: a source of light: such as
a
: a celestial body
As night fell the lights in the sky multiplied.
b
: candle
put a light in the window
c
: an electric light
4
a
: a color of notable lightness : a light or pale color
usually plural
Bartlett allows his preliminary wash or grisaille to dry and then applies transparent layers of broken color. Into this wash he adds the lights and darks as they have been mapped out underneath. Harley Bartlett
b
lights plural : clothing that is light in color
always washed his lights separately from his darks
5
archaic : sight sense 4a
6
a
: spiritual illumination
the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it John 1:5 (Revised Standard Version)
c
: enlightenment
reaching out and groping for a pathway to the light B. N. Cardozo
d
: truth
7
a
: public knowledge
facts brought to light
b
: a particular aspect or appearance presented to view
saw the matter in a different light
8
: a particular illumination
9
: something that enlightens or informs
shed some light on the problem
10
: a medium (such as a window) through which light is admitted
11
lights plural : a set of principles, standards, or opinions
worship according to one's lights Adrienne Koch
12
: a noteworthy person in a particular place or field
a literary light among current writers
see also leading light
13
: a particular expression of the eye
listened with a fiery light burning in her eyes Sherwood Anderson
14
15
: the representation of light in art
16
: a flame for lighting something (such as a cigarette)

light

2 of 6

adjective (1)

lighter; lightest
1
: having light : bright
a light airy room
2
a
: not intense in color, coloring, or pigmentation : not dark : pale
light hair
b
of colors : medium in saturation and high in lightness
light blue
3
of coffee : served with extra milk or cream

light

3 of 6

verb (1)

lit ˈlit How to pronounce light (audio) or lighted; lighting

intransitive verb

1
: to become light : brighten
usually used with up
her face lit up
2
: to take fire
3
: to ignite something (such as a cigarette)
often used with up

transitive verb

1
: to set fire to
2
a
: to conduct with a light : guide
b
: illuminate
rockets light up the sky
c
: animate, brighten
a smile lit up her face

light

4 of 6

adjective (2)

1
a
: having little weight : not heavy
b
: designed to carry a comparatively small load
a light truck
c
: having relatively little weight in proportion to bulk
aluminum is a light metal
d
: containing less than the legal, standard, or usual weight
a light coin
2
a
: of little importance : trivial
b
: not abundant
light rain
a light lunch
3
a
: easily disturbed
a light sleeper
b
: exerting a minimum of force or pressure : gentle
a light touch
c
: resulting from a very slight pressure : faint
light print
4
a
: easily endurable
a light illness
b
: requiring little effort
light work
5
: capable of moving swiftly or nimbly
light on his feet
6
a
: frivolous sense 1a
light conduct
b
: lacking in stability : changeable
light opinions
c
: sexually promiscuous
7
: free from care : cheerful
8
: less powerful but usually more mobile than usual for its kind
light cavalry
a light cruiser
9
a
: made with a lower calorie content or with less of some ingredient (such as salt, fat, or alcohol) than usual
b
: having a relatively mild flavor
10
a
: easily digested
a light soup
b
: well leavened
a light crust
11
: coarse and sandy or easily pulverized
light soil
12
: dizzy, giddy
felt light in the head
13
: intended chiefly to entertain
light verse
light comedy
14
a
: carrying little or no cargo
the ship returned light
b
: producing goods for direct consumption by the consumer
light industry
15
: not bearing a stress or accent
a light syllable
16
: having a clear soft quality
a light voice
17
: being in debt to the pot in a poker game
three chips light
18
: short sense 5d
light on experience
19
: casual, occasional
a light smoker
lightish adjective

light

5 of 6

adverb

1
2
: with little baggage
travel light

light

6 of 6

verb (2)

lit ˈlit How to pronounce light (audio) or lighted; lighting

intransitive verb

1
2
: settle, alight
a bird lit on the lawn
3
: to fall unexpectedly
usually used with on or upon
4
: to arrive by chance : happen
usually used with on or upon
lit upon a solution
Phrases
in the light of
1
: from the point of view of
2
or in light of : in view of
In light of their findings, new procedures were established.
light into
: to attack forcefully
I lit into that food until I'd finished off the heel of the loaf Helen Eustis
Choose the Right Synonym for light

easy, facile, simple, light, effortless, smooth mean not demanding effort or involving difficulty.

easy is applicable either to persons or things imposing tasks or to activity required by such tasks.

an easy college course

facile often adds to easy the connotation of undue haste or shallowness.

facile answers to complex questions

simple stresses ease in understanding or dealing with because complication is absent.

a simple problem in arithmetic

light stresses freedom from what is burdensome.

a light teaching load

effortless stresses the appearance of ease and usually implies the prior attainment of artistry or expertness.

moving with effortless grace

smooth stresses the absence or removal of all difficulties, hardships, or obstacles.

a smooth ride

Example Sentences

Noun The landscape was bathed in light. a photograph taken in low light the light of the moon a mixture of light and shadow The windows let fresh air and light into the room. The lights suddenly went out. The lights suddenly came on. the twinkling lights of the city below the bright lights of Broadway The lights are on, so there must be somebody at home. See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English liht, light, going back to Old English lēoht, Anglian lēht, going back to Germanic *leuh-t-, neuter noun (whence also Old Frisian liācht "light," Old Saxon lioht, Middle Dutch licht, lich, Old High German lioht), probably syncopated from an earlier consonantal stem *leuhađa-, as in Gothic liuhaþ "light," derivative of an Indo-European base *leu̯k- "become bright," whence Sanskrit rócate "(it) shines, is bright," Avestan raociṇt- "brightening," Hittite lukta "it becomes light, dawns"

Note: Gothic liuhaþ has been compared directly with Hittite lukkatt- "dawn, next morning."

Adjective (1)

Middle English lyht, light, going back to Old English lēoht, Anglian lēht "filled with light, bright, clear," going back to Germanic *leuhta- (whence also Old Frisian liācht, licht "light, bright," Old Saxon lioht, Middle Dutch licht, lecht, Old High German lioht, liuhti), going back to Indo-European *leu̯k-to-, probably verbal adjective from the base *leu̯k- "become bright" — more at light entry 1

Verb (1)

Middle English lihten, lighten "to emit light, shine, dawn, shed light on, light (a fire, a candle), set fire to, illuminate," going back to Old English līohtan, līehtan, Anglian līhtan "to give light, become light, light (a candle)," going back to Germanic *leuhtije- (whence also Old Saxon liuhtan "to shine," Middle Dutch luchten, Old High German liuhten, Gothic liuhtjan "to give light"), weak verb derivative from *leuhta- "bright, light entry 2"

Adjective (2)

Middle English, from Old English lēoht; akin to Old High German līhti light, Latin levis, Greek elachys small

Verb (2)

Middle English, from Old English līhtan; akin to Old English lēoht light in weight

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Adjective (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of light was before the 12th century
IELTS BNC: 529 COCA: 464
light

noun¹

1brightness光明ADJECTIVE | ... OF LIGHT | VERB + LIGHT | LIGHT + VERB | LIGHT + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEclear, good明亮的光線bright, brilliant, harsh, intense, strong明亮的光;燦爛的光;刺眼的光;強光blinding炫目的光線full充足的光線In full light, you could see Alison was well over forty.光線充足時,你能看出艾莉森已經四十好幾了。bad, dim, faint, feeble, murky, poor, weak昏暗的光線;微弱的光subdued柔和的光failing越來越暗的光線We could hardly see the ball in the failing light.光線越來越暗,我們幾乎看不見球。gentle, pale, soft, watery柔光;淡淡的光mellow, warm柔和的光;溫暖的光cold, cool冰冷的光線in the cold light of morning在清冷的晨光中early, morning晨光artificial人造光natural自然光infrared, ultraviolet, UV紅外線;紫外線film that is sensitive to ultraviolet light紫外線感光膠片white, yellow, etc.白色光、黃色光等visible可見光candle (usually candlelight) 燭光... OF LIGHTbeam, ray一束光burst, flash, gleam, glimmer一道光線;一道閃光;一線微光There was a flash of light followed by an explosion.一道亮光閃過之後是一聲爆炸。patch, pool一小片光;一團光VERB + LIGHThave有光Do you have enough light for reading?你看書光線夠嗎?generate, produce發光cast, emit, give, give out, provide, shed, shine投射光;發出光light emitted by a star星星發出的光absorb吸收光reflect反射光線block out阻擋光線be bathed in沐浴在光中be sensitive to對光敏感LIGHT + VERBgleam, glow, shine光閃爍;光閃耀;光照耀come, fall, pour, stream光灑下;光傾瀉Light from a tall lamp fell in a pool on the desk.高處的燈在桌面上灑下一片光。fill sth, flood sth光線充滿⋯/充溢⋯reflect光反射The light reflecting off the snow was dazzling.雪的反光很刺眼。grow stronger, increase光線增強fade, fail, thicken光線變暗;光線變模糊blind sb, dazzle sb光線讓某人看不見/令某人目炫We were momentarily blinded by the light of the sun.太陽光很刺眼,我們一時什麼也看不見。catch sth光照到⋯You could see the imperfections in the repair when the light caught it.你能在光的照射下看到一些修補不完善的地方。illuminate sth, light sth, light sth up光線照亮⋯LIGHT + NOUNlevel光度source光源beam光束therapy光療法PREPOSITIONagainst the light背着光線She held up the letter against the light.她把信背着光線拿起來。by the light of借助光They managed to see where the door was by the light of the moon.他們借着月光找到了門。into the light進入亮處Bring it into the light and we'll have a look at it.把它拿到亮處我們看一看。in the light在亮處The place looked calm in the golden evening light.這個地方在金色的斜暉中顯得十分寧靜。light from從⋯發出的光the light from the kitchen window自廚房窗戶透出來的光PHRASES(the) light at the end of the tunnel (figurative) 歷盡艱辛後的一線希望For the first time since the start of his treatment, we can now see light at the end of the tunnel.自從他的治療開始以來,我們現在第一次看到了一線希望。the light of day (figurative) 公開Some of his paintings never even saw the light of day.他的一些畫作甚至從未公開展出。(at) the speed of light(以)光速Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.任何東西的傳播速度都不會超過光速。a point of light, a source of light光點;光源The lamp was the only source of light in the room.房間全靠這一盞燈照明。
light

noun²

2sth that produces light發光體ADJECTIVE | VERB + LIGHT | LIGHT + VERB | LIGHT + NOUN ADJECTIVEbright明亮的燈the bright lights of the city城市裏明亮的燈blinking, flashing, flickering, twinkling閃爍的燈electric, fluorescent, gas, halogen, low-energy, neon, strip, strobe電燈;熒光燈;煤氣燈;滷素燈;節能燈;霓虹燈;條形燈;頻閃閃光燈bedside, ceiling, outside, overhead, wall牀頭燈;頂燈;室外燈;壁燈bathroom, porch, etc.浴室燈、門廳燈等street街燈security, warning安全燈;警示燈A warning light goes on when the battery is running low.電池電量不足時警示燈會亮。brake, fog, hazard, tail剎車燈;霧燈;危險警示燈;尾燈The car was stopped at the side of the road with its hazard lights flashing.汽車被迫停在路邊,車上的危險信號燈在閃。landing着陸燈The pilot could just make out the runway landing lights.飛行員只能勉強辨認出跑道上的着陸燈。disco迪斯科燈VERB + LIGHTflick on, flip on, put on, switch on, turn on開燈have on亮着燈Some cars already had their lights on.有些車已經把燈打開了。keep on, leave on讓燈亮着extinguish, flick off, flip off, put off, put out, shut off, switch off, turn off, turn out滅燈;關燈turn up把燈調亮dim, turn down把燈調暗shine用燈照射Someone shone a light in my face.有人用燈往我臉上照。flash使燈閃光He flashed his lights to warn the oncoming cars.他讓燈閃着以警示迎面駛來的車輛。LIGHT + VERBbe off, be on燈關着;燈開着come on, go on燈亮起The warning light came on.警示燈亮了起來。go off, go out燈熄滅dim燈暗下來fuse燈的保險絲熔斷gleam, glimmer, glow, shine燈發光flash燈光閃爍The blue light was flashing.藍燈閃爍着。blink, flicker燈光搖曳The light flickered a couple of times then went out.燈光閃了幾下就熄滅了。blind sb, dazzle sb燈光使某人看不見/目炫LIGHT + NOUNswitch燈的開關fitting, fixture (NAmE) 燈具配件 (see also light bulb)  see also traffic light
light

verb¹

1make sth begin to burn點燃VERB + LIGHTattempt to, try to試圖點燃pause to, stop to停下來點燃She paused to light another cigarette.她停下來又點燃一支煙。
light

verb²

2(often be lit) give light to sth照亮ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERBwell照明很好a well-lit room燈光明亮的房間badly, barely, dimly, faintly, poorly光照很糟;幾乎沒有光照;燈光昏暗;光照微弱a dimly lit street昏暗的街道brightly, brilliantly光照明亮softly光照柔和briefly短暫地照亮A gleam of pleasure briefly lit his face. (figurative) 他的臉上很快閃過一絲喜悅。immediately, instantly立即照亮Stacey's face immediately lit up.斯泰西立刻面露喜色。suddenly突然點亮up照亮There was an explosion and the whole sky lit up.一聲爆炸,整片天空都照亮了。PREPOSITIONby被⋯點亮The room was dark now, lit only by a single candle.房間裏現在黑了下來,只靠一支蠟燭照明。with (figurative) 因為⋯而流露喜悅Her face lit up with pleasure.她滿臉喜氣。
light

adjective¹

1not dark不暗VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe明亮become, get, grow, turn變亮It was starting to get light.天開始亮了。As soon as it grew light, we got up and dressed.天一亮我們就起牀穿衣。The sky turned light once more.天空又一次亮了。remain, stay依然/一直亮着It stays light for so long on these summer evenings.這些夏日的晚上天亮的時間真長。appear顯得明亮Remember that paint shades appear lighter in full sunlight.要記住,油漆的色彩在充足的陽光下會顯得更加明亮。ADVERBvery很亮All our galleries are very light.我們所有的畫廊都很亮。almost幾乎亮了It was almost light outside.外邊天幾乎亮了。barely還不太亮It was barely light yet.天還沒怎麼亮呢。fairly相當亮enough光線充足It was not light enough to see things clearly.天還不夠亮,看不清東西。still仍然亮着
light

adjective²

2not weighing much不重VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe, feel, seem輕;感覺輕;好像輕become, get變輕ADVERBextremely, fairly, very, etc.極其/相當/非常輕reasonably, relatively還算輕;比較輕enough足夠輕The tent is light enough for backpacking and touring.這頂帳篷很輕,可以背着去旅行。amazingly, remarkably, surprisingly特別輕;輕得不可思議strangely, unusually出奇地輕;異乎尋常地輕The bottle felt strangely light between my fingers.這個瓶子拿在我的手上感覺出奇地輕。
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3not great in amount/degree不多VERBS | ADVERB VERBSbe少量remain依然少Trading volume remains light.貿易量依然不大。ADVERBvery非常少remarkably出奇地少The punishment can be remarkably light.處罰有可能輕得令人咋舌。comparatively, fairly, quite, relatively比較少;十分少;相對少The traffic is usually fairly light in the afternoons.下午的車輛通常比較少。deliciously清淡美味a deliciously light alternative to cake美味清淡的蛋糕替代品

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