brightens; brightened; brightening
brightens; brightened; brightening
Learner's definition of BRIGHTEN
1
[+ object] : to add more light to (something)使明亮;使發亮 2
a [+ object] : to make (something) more colorful or cheerful使鮮豔;使快活 —
often + up b [no object] : to become brighter or more cheerful變亮;變快活 -
The sky brightened after the storm.暴風雨過後,天空放晴了。
-
Her mood brightened.她心情變好了。
-
Her eyes brightened.她的眼睛亮了起來。
-
Business prospects brightened last month.上個月商業前景有所好轉。
-
Her face brightened in relief when she heard that he was not hurt.聽說他沒受傷,她如釋重負,臉上露出了喜色。