plural lights
plural lights
Learner's definition of LIGHT
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[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 -
The light was bright/dazzling.光线很强烈/晃眼。
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The landscape was bathed/awash in light.这片景色沐浴在阳光中。
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a ray/shaft/beam of light一束光
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a source of light = a light source光源
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a photograph taken in low/dim light昏暗光线下拍摄的照片
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the light of the moon月光
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a mixture of light and shadow光与影的结合
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The windows let fresh air and light into the room.新鲜空气和阳光通过窗户进入室内。
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a plant that grows best in direct/indirect light [=with light shining directly/indirectly on it]在直接/间接光线下长得最好的植物
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natural light [=sunlight]自然光
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artificial light [=light produced by electric lamps]灯光
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sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻 2 [count]
a : a source of light (such as an electric lamp)光源(如电灯) -
turn/switch on/off the light开/关灯
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a fluorescent light荧光灯
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a light fixture [=a lamp that is permanently attached to a wall, ceiling, etc.]固定灯
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a warning light警示灯
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The lights suddenly went out.灯突然灭了。
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The lights suddenly came on.灯突然亮了。
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the twinkling lights of the city below楼下闪烁的城市的灯光
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the bright lights of Broadway百老汇璀璨的灯光
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a light switch [=a switch for turning lights on and off]灯的开关
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The lights are on, so there must be somebody at home.灯亮着,家里一定有人。
— see also nightlight b : a light on a vehicle车灯 3
[singular] : a way of showing or understanding something or someone(理解某人或某物的)方式,角度 -
The situation looks less serious when looked at in a certain light. [=in a certain way]从某种角度来看,情况没有那么严重。
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I see things in a different light now. [=I see/understand things differently now]我现在看问题的角度不同了。
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The defendants were shown/depicted in a bad light [=in a way that made them seem bad] by the lawyer.律师的描述对被告不利。
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The news about his marital problems does not place/put him in a good light. [=does not make him appear to be a good person]关于他的婚姻问题的报道对他有负面影响。
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She tried to explain her behavior in the best light possible. [=in a way that would make her appear as good as possible]她尽可能地从最好的角度解释自己的行为。
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[count] : a light or set of lights used to control traffic : traffic light交通(信号)灯;红绿灯 5
[singular] informal : a flame for lighting a cigarette(点烟用的)火 -
I need a light for my cigarette.我需要火来点烟。
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Do you have a light?你有火吗?
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I didn't have any matches, but a stranger gave me a light. [=lit my cigarette for me]我没有火柴,但一个陌生人给我借了个火。
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[noncount] formal : daylight 1 — see also see the light of day (below) 7
[singular] : a quality in a person's eyes that shows emotion眼神 8 lights [plural]
a : light colors : colors that are more white than black浅色调 b : 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 -
They are falling deeper into debt, and there is no light at the end of the tunnel.他们在债务的泥潭中越陷越深,看不到光明。
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The work on our house has been going on for months, but we're finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel.房子的工程已经进行了好几个月,不过我们终于开始看到成功的曙光了。
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
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 1
: while thinking about (something that affects the way you see or understand things)鉴于,考虑到(某事物) -
You should think about their advice in light of your own needs.你应该根据自己的需要参考他们的建议。
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It is impossible to come to a conclusion in the light of the data we have here.以我们现有的数据不可能得出结论。
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You should read the story in light of your own experiences.你应该结合自身的经历来读这个故事。
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: 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
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
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: to be seen or used被看到;被使用 2
: 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 2 light /ˈlaɪt/ adjective
lighter; lightest
2 light
/ˈlaɪt/
adjective
lighter; lightest
Learner's definition of LIGHT
1
: not dark or deep in color : pale浅色的;淡色的 2
a : having a lot of light : bright明亮的 b : having the light of the day天亮的;白天的 -
We're planning to leave as soon as it's light. [=as soon as there is daylight]我们计划天一亮就出发。
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We're hoping to arrive while it's still light out. [=to arrive before night has fallen]我们希望在天黑之前到达。
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In summer it gets light earlier and stays light later than in winter.夏天比冬天天亮得早,黑得晚。
3 light /ˈlaɪt/ verb
lights; lighted or lit /ˈlɪt/ ; lighting lights; lighted or lit /ˈlɪt/ ; lighting Learner's definition of LIGHT
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[+ object] : to provide light for (something)照亮(某物) -
They used candles to light the room. = They lighted/lit the room with candles.他们用蜡烛照亮房间。
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a dimly/poorly lit room光线昏暗的房间
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a brightly lit room光线明亮的房间
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a well-lighted place很亮堂的地方
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Our guide used a candle to light the way. [=to show the way that had to be followed]我们的向导用烛光照路。
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a [+ object] : to cause (something) to burn点火;点燃 — see also light up 3 (below) b [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] 1
a of a light : to become lit : to begin shining(灯)开始发光 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 b informal, of a telephone : to show a light indicating that someone is calling(电话)亮灯 2
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 3
informal : to light a cigarette点烟 4 light /ˈlaɪt/ adjective
lighter; lightest
4 light
/ˈlaɪt/
adjective
lighter; lightest
Learner's definition of LIGHT
1
a : not heavy : having little weight or less than usual weight轻的;不重的 -
This suitcase is light enough for a child to carry.这个箱子很轻,小孩子都能拿得动。
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The truck was carrying a light load.这辆卡车负载很轻。
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“How heavy is it?” “Not very: it's actually quite light.”“这东西有多重?”“不太重,其实很轻。”
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It's very light in weight. = It's of very light weight.这东西很轻。
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This box is lighter than I thought it would be.这箱子比我预想的要轻。
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She would like to be a few pounds lighter. = She would like to be lighter by a few pounds. [=she would like to weigh less than she does by a few pounds]她想把体重减掉几磅。
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Aluminum is a light metal.铝是一种轻金属。
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lifting light weights提起很轻的重量
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This box is as light as a feather. [=very light]这箱子轻得很。
b : small in size and weight小巧的 2
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Only a light turnout is expected for the election.预计这次选举参加投票的人不多。
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Traffic was light this morning.今天上午车辆稀少。
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I have only a light course load this semester.我这学期课不多。
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The stock market was slightly up today in light trading.今天股市略微上扬,交易量很少。
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light rain/snow小雨/雪
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She was wearing light makeup.她化了淡妆。
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light perfume淡香水
c : not great or large不多的;不大的 d : not difficult to accept or bear容易承受的 : not harsh or severe不严厉的 e : slight or minor in degree or effect轻微的 — opposite heavy 3
: not involving a lot of physical effort不费力的;轻松的 -
light lifting轻轻抬动
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doing a little light housework做些轻松的家务活
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light exercise/exertion轻微的运动/用力
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a light practice session轻松的实习期
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It's a big job, but many hands make light work. [=if many people work on it, it will be easier to do]这是个艰巨的任务,不过人多力量大。
— opposite heavy 4
: not loud or forceful轻声的 — opposite heavy 5
: not important or serious : intended mainly for entertainment轻松的;消遣性的 — opposite heavy 6
: not dense and thick稀疏的;稀松的 -
He has a light beard.他胡须稀疏。
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a light growth of timber稀疏生长的树木
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an animal's light summer coat动物夏季稀薄的皮毛
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light fog/smoke薄雾/烟
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light soil轻质土
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: made with thin cloth and not very warm单薄的;不保暖的 — opposite heavy 8
a : eating, drinking, or using a small amount of something(饮食或使用)少量的 b : producing a small amount of something产量少的 c : not done often or in large amounts不经常做的;少量的 — opposite heavy 9
a : not having a large amount of food : not making your stomach feel full(进食)少量的 b : made with fewer calories or with less of some ingredient than usual热量少的;用配料少的 c : not rich, dense, or thick不油腻的;不稠的 -
light cream淡奶油
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light syrup不太黏稠的糖浆
— opposite heavy 10
a : designed to carry a small load or few passengers(交通工具)轻型的 b : not as large and powerful as other weapons, machines, etc.(武器、机械)轻型的 -
light artillery轻型炮
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light machinery轻工机械
c 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 — lightness
/ˈlaɪtnəs/ noun [noncount] -
the lightness of the boxes盒子的轻巧
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the lightness [=delicacy, tenderness] of her touch她轻柔的触摸
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the playful lightness of his manner他举止的轻松愉快
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the lightness of her movements她动作的轻盈
5 light /ˈlaɪt/ adverb
lighter; lightest
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