illumination /ɪˌluːməˈneɪʃən/ noun plural illuminations
plural illuminations
Learner's definition of ILLUMINATION
1
[noncount] : light that comes into a room, that shines on something, etc.照明;光源;光亮 -
The room's only illumination [=lighting] came from a small window.房间里唯一的亮光来自一扇小窗户。
-
When taking photographs indoors, use a flash for illumination.在室内拍照时,使用闪光灯照明。
2
[noncount] formal : knowledge or understanding启发;启示;启迪 3
[count] : a gold or colored decoration in an old book(古书上金色或彩色的)装饰 4
illuminations [plural] British : lights used as decorations彩灯;装饰灯