light
noun
adj
verb
adv
laɪt noun
1
NATURAL/ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
自然光/人造光
a. the energy from the sun, a flame, a lamp etc that allows you to see things b. a particular type of light, with its own particular colour, level of brightness etc 〔有某种光色、亮度的〕光 U C
The morning light came streaming in through the windows.
晨曦透过窗户照射进来。
She opened the curtains to let in the light.
她拉开窗帘让阳光照射进来。
It was late afternoon and the light was beginning to fade.
已是傍晚时分，天色渐渐暗了下来。
a pattern of light and shade
光和影构成的图案
in/by the light of sth
Everything looked grey in the dim light of the oil lamp.
在昏暗的油灯下，所有的东西看上去都是灰蒙蒙的。
We sat and talked by the light of the fire.
我们坐在火边，借着火光交谈。
in/into the light
The man moved forward into the light.
那人向前走到亮的地方。
good/strong/bright light
We’ll need good light if we want to take the photographs outside.
我们若是想到户外照相，需要充足的光线。
poor/dim/fading light
In the fading light she could just make out the shape of a tractor.
光线昏暗，她只能辨认出一辆拖拉机的轮廓。
soft/warm light
The valley was bathed in the soft light of dawn.
山谷沐浴在柔和的晨曦中。
cold/harsh light
the cold, harsh light of a winter afternoon
一个冬日午后冷冷的阳光
blinding/dazzling light (extremely bright light) 耀眼的光
We saw a sudden flash of blinding light.
我们看到一道炫目的强光突然闪过。
a beam/ray/shaft of light (a thin line of light) 一丝光线
The clouds parted and a beam of light fell on the field.
云层散开，一抹阳光洒落大地。
The colours look different in different lights.
颜色在不同光线下看上去不一样。
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LAMP/ELECTRIC LIGHT ETC
灯/电灯等
a. an electric light b. something such as a lamp that you can carry to give you light 〔可手持的〕灯; 手电筒 C
Ahead of us we could see the lights of the city.
前方，我们能看到城市的灯光。
We’re having a mixture of wall lights and ceiling lights in different parts of the house.
我们在住宅的各处装了壁灯和顶灯。
turn/switch/put on a light
I switched on the light in the bedroom.
我打开卧室的灯。
turn/switch/put off a light
Don’t forget to switch the lights off when you go out.
出去时别忘了关灯。
turn/switch/put out a light
Can you turn the light out downstairs?
你把楼下的灯关了好吗？
a light is/comes/goes on
The lights in the office were still on.
办公室里依然亮着灯。
The street lights were just beginning to come on.
街道两旁华灯初上。
He left a light on in the kitchen.
他让厨房里亮着一盏灯。
a light is off/out
Make sure all the lights are off when you leave.
你走的时候一定要把所有的灯都关了。
Suddenly all the lights in the house went out .
忽然屋里所有的灯都熄灭了。
Can you turn the light down (=make it less bright) a bit?
你把灯调暗一点好吗？
Shine a light over here, will you?
你把灯往这边照，好吗？
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TRAFFIC CONTROL
交通控制
one of a set of red, green, and yellow lights used for controlling traffic 交通信号灯; C usually plural 一般用复数
We waited for the lights to change.
我们等着红绿灯转换。
Eventually the lights turned green.
绿灯终于亮了。
The driver had failed to stop at a red light.
红灯亮时司机没有把车停住。
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ON A VEHICLE
在车上
one of the lights on a car, bicycle etc that help you to see at night 〔汽车、自行车等的〕车灯 C usually plural 一般用复数
He was dazzled by the lights of oncoming traffic.
他被迎面来的车灯照得睁不开眼睛。
You’ve left your lights on.
你的车灯一直亮着。
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first light
the first light that appears in the morning sky [文] 破晓，黎明，曙光 literary
We set out at first light the next day.
第二天天刚亮我们就出发了。
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be/stand in sb’s light
to prevent someone from getting all the light they need to see or do something 挡住某人的光线
Could you move to the left a little – you’re standing in my light.
你能往左边移一移吗 — 你挡住了我的光线。
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FOR A CIGARETTE
用于香烟
a match or something else to light a cigarette 火柴; 打火机
Have you got a light, please?
你有火吗？
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IN SB’S EYES
在某人眼中
an expression in someone’s eyes that shows an emotion or intention [文] 眼神; singular 单数 | literary
There was a murderous light in his eyes.
他目露凶光。
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set light to sth
to make something start burning 点燃某物，引火烧某物
The candle fell over and set light to the barn.
蜡烛倒了，引燃了谷仓。
10
come to light be brought to light
10. , if new information comes to light, it becomes known 〔新的信息〕为人所知，被披露出来
This evidence did not come to light until after the trial.
庭审结束以后这个证据才被披露出来。
The mistake was only brought to light some years later.
这个错误是过了几年之后才浮现出来的。
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throw/shed/cast light on sth
11. to provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand 〔提供新资料〕使某事物更容易理解
Melanie was able to shed some light on the situation.
梅兰妮能使人进一步了解局势。
These discoveries may throw new light on the origins of the universe.
这些发现也许可以使人进一步了解宇宙的起源。
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in the light of sth in light of sth
12. ; in light of sth AmE [美] if you do or decide something in the light of something else, you do it after considering that thing 考虑到某事物，根据 （鉴于 ）某事物 BrE AmE
In light of this tragic event, we have cancelled the 4th of July celebrations.
因为这场悲剧，我们取消了 7 月 4 日的庆祝活动。
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in a new/different/bad etc light
13. if someone or something is seen or shown in a particular light, people can see that particular part of their character 从新的/不同的/坏的等角度看
I suddenly saw my father in a new light.
我突然对父亲有了新的看法。
This incident will put the company in a very bad light.
这事件将使公司给人留下一种很坏的印象。
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see the light
14. a. to suddenly understand something b. to begin to believe in a religion very strongly 开始虔诚地信仰某宗教
At last doctors have seen the light!
医生们终于明白过来了！
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see the light (of day)
15. a. if an object sees the light of day, it is taken from the place where it has been hidden, and becomes publicly known b. if a law, decision etc sees the light of day, it comes into existence for the first time 〔法律、决定等〕出台，颁布
Some of these documents will probably never see the light of day.
这些文件中有些也许永远也不会公开。
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light at the end of the tunnel
16. something that gives you hope for the future after a long and difficult period 黑暗尽头的光明〔指经历长期磨难后终于看到希望〕
It’s been a hard few months, but we’re finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
这几个月很艰难，但是我们终于开始见到曙光了。
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have your name in lights
17. to be successful and famous in theatre or films [非正式] 在演艺圈中成名 informal
18
go/be out like a light
18. to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired [非正式] 〔因很疲倦而〕很快入睡 informal
I went straight to bed and went out like a light.
我直接上了床，一下子就睡着了。
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a leading light in/of sth
19. someone who is important in a particular organization [非正式] 某组织中的权威人士 （重要人物 ） informal
She’s one of the leading lights of the local dramatic society.
她是当地戏剧协会的权威人士。
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the light of sb’s life
20. the person that someone loves more than anyone else 某人最心爱的人，某人的心肝宝贝
Her son was the light of her life.
儿子是她的心肝宝贝。
21
WINDOW
窗
a window in a roof or wall that allows light into a room 窗; 天窗; 采光口 C
adj
22
COLOUR
颜色
a light colour is pale and not dark 淡色的，浅色的
You look nice in light colours.
你穿浅色很好看。
light blue/green/grey etc
She had blue eyes and light brown hair.
她有一双蓝眼睛和一头浅棕色的头发。
I wanted a lighter yellow paint for the walls.
我想要一种颜色更浅的黄色墙面涂料。
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DAYLIGHT
白昼
if it is light, there is the natural light of day 天亮，天明;
We’ll keep on looking while it’s still light.
我们会趁天亮继续寻找。
It was seven o’clock and just starting to get light .
那是早上七点钟，天刚蒙蒙亮。
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ROOMS
房间
a room that is light has plenty of light in it, especially from the sun 明亮的，采光好的〔尤指阳光充足〕;
The kitchen was light and spacious.
厨房明亮宽敞。
The office was a big light room at the back of the house.
办公室在房子后部，是一个明亮的大房间。
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NOT HEAVY
不重的
not very heavy 轻的，不重的
You can carry this bag – it’s fairly light.
你可以提这个袋子 — 它很轻。
You should wear light, comfortable shoes.
你应该穿轻便舒适的鞋子。
The truck was quite light and easy to drive.
这辆卡车很轻，容易驾驶。
She was as light as a feather (=very light) to carry.
她轻得很，一抱就起来了。
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NOT GREAT
不大的
if something is light, there is not very much of it or it is not very great 少量的，程度轻的;
Traffic is lighter before 8 a.m.
上午 8 点钟以前交通流量小一些。
A light rain began to fall.
小于开始飘落。
She was wearing only light make-up.
她只化了淡妆。
people who have suffered only light exposure to radiation
只受到轻度辐射的人
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CLOTHES
衣服
light clothes are thin and not very warm 单薄的
She took a light sweater in case the evening was cool.
她带了一件薄毛衣，以防晚上天凉。
a light summer coat
夏天穿的薄外套
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WIND
风
a light wind is blowing without much force 〔风力〕微弱的，轻柔的;
Leaves were blowing about in the light wind.
树叶在微风中晃动。
There was a light easterly breeze.
一阵东风轻轻地吹来。
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SOUND
声音
a light sound is very quiet 轻的;
There was a light tap at the door.
有人轻轻地敲门。
Her voice was light and pleasant.
她的声音轻柔悦耳。
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TOUCH
接触
a light touch is gentle and soft 轻柔的，温柔的
She gave him a light kiss on the cheek.
她在他的脸颊上轻柔地吻了一下。
He felt a light tap on his shoulder.
他感到有人在他肩上轻轻地拍了一下。
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WORK/EXERCISE
工作/锻炼
light work is not hard or tiring 不累的，轻松的
I found him some light work to do.
我找了点轻松的工作给他干。
She only has a few light duties around the house.
她只有一点轻松的家务活。
The doctor has advised me to take regular light exercise.
医生建议我经常做一些轻微的运动。
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FOOD
食物
a. food or drink that is light either does not have a strong taste or does not make you feel full very quickly, for example because it does not contain very much fat, sugar, or alcohol b. a light meal is a small meal c. food that is light contains a lot of air 〔食物〕松软的
We had a light white wine with the fish.
我们喝了点低度白葡萄酒配鱼吃。
a light, refreshing dessert
一种清淡、提神的甜食
a new light cheese spread with virtually no fat
一种几乎不含脂肪的新型清淡奶酪酱
I had a light lunch in town.
我在镇上简单地吃了顿午饭。
a delicious light snack
美味的小吃
a type of light, sweet bread
一种松软的甜面包
Beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy.
把混合物搅打到松软为止。
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PUNISHMENT
惩罚
a light punishment is not very severe 不严厉的;
a fairly light sentence
较轻的判刑
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a light smoker/drinker/eater etc
13. someone who does not smoke etc very much 抽烟/饮酒/食量等少的人
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light sleep/doze
14. a sleep from which you wake up easily 睡得不酣
I fell into a light sleep.
我迷迷糊糊地睡得不沉。
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a light sleeper
15. someone who wakes up easily if there is any noise etc 睡觉易惊醒的人
She’s quite a light sleeper.
她睡觉容易惊醒。
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NOT SERIOUS
不严肃的
not serious in meaning, style, or manner, and only intended to entertain people 〔意义、风格或方式〕不严肃的，供消遣的，轻松的
His speech gradually became lighter in tone.
他说话的口气慢慢变得轻松了。
an evening of light music
轻音乐晚会
It’s a really good book if you want a bit of light reading .
如果你想读点轻松的，这本书很合适。
The show looks at some of the lighter moments from the world of politics.
这个节目着眼于政界一些较为轻松的时刻。
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light relief
17. something that is pleasant and amusing after something sad or serious 〔悲伤或严肃的事情之后〕轻松的调剂
I’m glad you’ve arrived – we could all do with a little light relief!
你到了我很高兴 — 我们都需要略微放松放松呢！
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make light of sth
18. to joke about something or treat it as not being very serious, especially when it is important 不把某事当一回事，轻松对待某事，〔尤指〕拿重要的事开玩笑
She tried to make light of the situation, but I could tell that she was worried.
对于当时的情况，她尽量装出一副轻松的样子，但是我看得出，她是担心的。
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on a lighter note/in a lighter vein
19. used when you are going to say something less sad or serious 说点轻松的话题
On a lighter note, the concert raised over £300 for school funds.
说点轻松的话题吧，这场音乐会为学校基金募集了 300 多英镑。
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make light work of sth
20. to do something or deal with something quickly and easily 迅速而轻松地完成某事
A freezer and microwave oven can make light work of cooking.
有了微波炉和冰箱，做饭做菜就不用慌。
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be light on your feet
21. to be able to move quickly and gracefully 步履轻盈
She’s very agile and light on her feet.
她行动敏捷，脚步轻快。
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a light heart
22. someone who has a light heart feels happy and not worried [文] 愉快的心情，无忧无虑 literary
I set off for work with a light heart.
我轻松愉快地动身去上班了。
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SOIL
土壤
light soil is easy to break into small pieces 松软的;
Carrots grow well in light soils.
胡萝卜在松软的土壤里生长良好。
a lightness of touch
触摸时的轻柔感觉
verb
45 to start to burn, or to make something start to burn （使）燃烧，点燃 I,T
He stopped to light a cigarette.
他停下来点了一支烟。
I lit the fire and poured a drink.
我生好火，倒了一杯酒。
I couldn’t get the candles to light.
我点不着蜡烛。
46 to provide light for a place 照亮 T usually passive 一般用被动态
The room was lit by one large, central light.
房间由中央的一盏大灯照明。
The porch is always well lit at night.
夜里，门厅总是灯火通明。
The kitchen was warm and brightly lit .
厨房里暖烘烘的，灯光很亮。
a poorly lit car park
光线暗淡的停车场
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light the/sb’s way
to provide light for someone while they are going somewhere 用灯给某人照路; 拿灯给某人引路
We had only a few torches between us to light the way.
我们大家只有几个电筒照路。
48 to notice or find something by chance 偶然注意到 （发现 ）
His eye lit on a ruby ring.
他的视线落到一枚红宝石戒指上。
I thought I might have lit upon an ancient manuscript.
我想，我可能是找到了一份古代的手稿。
49 if a bird or insect lights on something, it stops flying and stands on it 〔鸟或昆虫〕飞落在，停落在
50 to run away, especially because you are afraid 〔尤因害怕而〕逃走，溜掉
51
light sth up
↔ to give light to a place or to shine light on something 照亮〔某处〕; 把光照在〔某物〕上
The flames lit up the sky.
火光照亮了天空。
The fountain is lit up at night.
夜里喷泉打上了灯光。
52 to become bright with light or colour 变得明亮
At night the harbour lights up.
到了晚上，海港灯火通明。
As the screen lit up, he typed in his password.
屏幕亮起，他键入密码。
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light sth up
a. if someone’s face or eyes light up, they show pleasure, excitement etc b. ↔ to make someone’s face or eyes show pleasure or excitement 使〔某人的脸或眼睛〕流露出喜悦 （兴奋 ）
[+ with ]
His eyes lit up with laughter.
他笑得两眼放光。
Her face lit up with pleasure.
她高兴得满面春风。
Suddenly a smile lit up her face.
她顿时喜笑颜开。
A mischievous gleam lit up her eyes.
她的眼睛里流露出淘气的神情。
54 to light a cigarette [非正式] 点香烟 informal
I watched Paul light up again.
我看着保罗又点燃一支烟。
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