light的意思和读音

light

: [laɪt] : [laɪt]

adj.

n.线;(

v.

adv.

lighter  lightest  lights  lighting  lit  

adj.+n.bright light,blue light,electric light,light industry,light touch

v.+n.dim light,light candle,come light,light shine,light lamp

adv.+v.light travel

adj.heavy,dark

n.darkness

n.ancient lights

lightn.from sun/lamps

1.[u]线the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things

bright/dim light线

a room with good natural light

in the fading light of a summer's evening

The light was beginning to fail(= it was beginning to get dark) .

She could just see by the light of the candle.

Bring it into the light so I can see it.

a beam/ray of light线

The knife gleamed as it caught the light(= as the light shone on it) .线

2.[c]a particular type of light with its own colour and qualities

A cold grey light crept under the curtains.

lamp

3.[c];(a thing that produces light, especially an electric light

to turn/switch the lights on/off

to turn out the light(s)

Suddenly all the lights went out .

It was an hour before the lights came on again.

to turn down/dim the lights

A light was still burning in the bedroom.

ceiling/wall lights

Keep going─the lights(= traffic lights) are green.绿

Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working.

for cigarette

4.[sing]a match or device with which you can light a cigarette

Have you got a light?

Do you have a light?

expression in eyes

5.[sing]an expression in sb's eyes which shows what they are thinking or feeling

There was a soft light in her eyes as she looked at him.

in picture

6.[u]light colours in a picture, which contrast with darker ones

the artist's use of light and shade

window

7.[c]线a window or an opening to allow light in

leaded lights

IDMaccording to sbs/sths lightsaccording to the standards which sb sets for himself or herselfbe/go out like a light(informal)to go to sleep very quickly

Could you move─you're in my light.线

be in sbs light线to be between sb and a source of light

Could you move─you're in my light.线

These facts have only just been brought to light.

bring sth to lightto make new information known to people

These facts have only just been brought to light.

Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease.

cast/shed/throw light on sth使to make a problem, etc. easier to understand

Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease.

New evidence has recently come to light.

come to lightto become known to people

New evidence has recently come to light.

You must not view what happened in a negative light.

They want to present their policies in the best possible light.

in a good, bad, favourable, etc. lightif you see sth or put sthin a good, bad, etc. light , it seems good, bad, etc.

You must not view what happened in a negative light.

They want to present their policies in the best possible light.

He rewrote the book in the light of further research.

in the light of sthafter considering sth

He rewrote the book in the light of further research.

the lights are on but nobodys homeused to describe sb who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attentionlight at the end of the tunnelsomething that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation

I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned.

(the) light dawned (on sb)somebody suddenly understood or began to understand sth

I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned.

the light of sbs lifethe person sb loves more than any otherrun a (red) lightrun the lights(informal)(informal)to fail to stop at a red traffic lightsee the lightto finally understand or accept sth, especially sth obviousto begin to believe in a religion

He's written a lot of good material that has never seen the light of day.

see the light (of day)to begin to exist or to become publicly known about

He's written a lot of good material that has never seen the light of day.

A spark from the fire had set light to a rug.

set light to sthto make sth start burning

A spark from the fire had set light to a rug.

adj.— see alsolightlywith natural light

1.full of light; having the natural light of day

We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light.

It gets light at about 5 o'clock. 5

It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building.

colours

2.pale in colour

light blue eyes

Lighter shades suit you best.

People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours.穿

weight

3.便easy to lift or move; not weighing very much

Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry.

Carry this bag─it's the lightest.

He's lost a lot of weight─he's three kilos lighter than he was.

The little girl was as light as a feather .

The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. 12%。

4.[ubn]of less than average or usual weight

light summer clothes

Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge.

5.used with a unit of weight to say that sth weighs less than it should do

The delivery of potatoes was several kilos light.

gentle

6.[ubn]gentle or delicate; not using much force

She felt a light tap on her shoulder.

the sound of quick light footsteps

You only need to apply light pressure.

As a boxer, he was always light on his feet(= quick and elegant in the way he moved) .

work/exercise

7.[ubn]使easy to do; not making you tired

After his accident he was moved to lighter work.

some light housework

You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise.

not great

8.not great in amount, degree, etc.

light traffic

The forecast is for light showers.

light winds

Trading on the stock exchange was light today.

not severe/serious

9.not severe

He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence .

10.entertaining rather than serious and not needing much mental effort

light reading for the beach

a concert of light classical music

11.not serious

She kept her tone light.

This programme looks at the lighter side of politics.

We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day(= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring) .

On a lighter note , we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers.

cheerful

12.[ubn]free from worry; cheerful

I left the island with a light heart.怀

food

13.small in quantity

a light supper/snack.

I just want something light for lunch.

14.not containing much fat or not having a strong flavour and therefore easy for the stomach to digest

Stick to a light diet.

15.containing a lot of air

This pastry is so light.

drink

16.low in alcohol

a light beer

17.containing a lot of water

I don't like my coffee too light.

sleep

18.[obn]a person in alight sleep is easy to wake

She drifted into a light sleep.

I've always been a light sleeper.

IDM

We seem to be light on fuel.

be light on sthto not have enough of sth

We seem to be light on fuel.

She handles this difficult subject with a light touch.

a light touchthe ability to deal with sth in a delicate and relaxed way

She handles this difficult subject with a light touch.

make light of sthto treat sth as not being important and not seriousmake light work of sthto do sth quickly and with little effortv.start to burn

1.[t]~ sthto make sth start to burn

She lit a candle.

The candles were lit.

I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn.

2.[i]to start to burn

The fire wouldn't light.

give light

3.[t][usupass]~ sth使to give light to sth or to a place

The stage was lit by bright spotlights.

well/badly lit streets

4.[t]~ sthto guide sb with a light

Our way was lit by a full moon.

adv.

adj.1.,,2.,3.;;便4.,5.,,6.,7.,8.9.10.,,11.,12.13.,14.15.16.17.18.,19.,20.,1.,,2.,3.;;便4.,5.,,6.,7.,8.9.10.,,11.,12.13.,14.15.16.17.18.,19.,20.,

adv.1.,;

n.1.,线;,2.,;,;;3.;;4.,;,;5.;〈;;〈6.,;7.,;8.,9.;;;()[];【线()10.,11.12.13.〉()14.(),1.,线;,2.,;,;;3.;;4.,;,;5.;〈;;〈6.,;7.,;8.,9.;;;()[];【线()10.,11.12.13.〉()14.(),

v.1.,耀2.,3.,;4.使,,使5.6.7.;8.9.,()10.;(),11.(),()1.,耀2.,3.,;4.使,,使5.6.7.;8.9.,()10.;(),11.(),()

adj.1.very bright because of light from the sun; if it is light, you can see because it is day and not night2.pale in color, not dark3.not weighing much, or weighing less than you expect; less than the correct weight; light clothes are made of thin cloth and are not very warm4.not much in quantity; a light meal is small and easy to eat; a light eater is someone who does not eat much food5.a light punishment is not very severe; light work or exercise is not very difficult and does not need a lot of strength or effort6.a light wind is not very strong; a light touch is very gentle; a light sound is very quiet7.enjoyable and not very serious8.food or drink that is light has less fat or alcohol than other similar food or drink. This word is sometimes spelled lite on food labels; used about foods and drinks that do not have a strong taste; a cake that is light tastes nice because it has a lot of air in it9.a light sleep is one in which you wake up often. Someone who often wakes up while they are sleeping is called a light sleeper.10.light soil is easy to break into pieces1.very bright because of light from the sun; if it is light, you can see because it is day and not night2.pale in color, not dark3.not weighing much, or weighing less than you expect; less than the correct weight; light clothes are made of thin cloth and are not very warm4.not much in quantity; a light meal is small and easy to eat; a light eater is someone who does not eat much food5.a light punishment is not very severe; light work or exercise is not very difficult and does not need a lot of strength or effort6.a light wind is not very strong; a light touch is very gentle; a light sound is very quiet7.enjoyable and not very serious8.food or drink that is light has less fat or alcohol than other similar food or drink. This word is sometimes spelled lite on food labels; used about foods and drinks that do not have a strong taste; a cake that is light tastes nice because it has a lot of air in it9.a light sleep is one in which you wake up often. Someone who often wakes up while they are sleeping is called a light sleeper.10.light soil is easy to break into pieces

n.1.brightness from the sun or from a light, which allows you to see things; a particular type of brightness; brightness from the sun during the day2.a piece of electrical equipment that produces brightness; one of the lights on a car or other vehicle; one of a set of traffic lights3.something used for lighting a cigarette

v.1.to make something start to burn; to start to burn2.to make a place brighter by giving it more light3.if you light someones way, you use a light to lead them through a dark place

1.(shadow)light线(reflection)

2. dog 324 light 325 animal 327 ...

3. craft paper Light Light Plot ...

4. shut( ) 13、 light( ) 14、 heavy( ) 15、 ...

5.线 〖 bright;pretty;befreshandbright〗 线light;rays;beam〗 〖 optics;photology〗 ...

6. joy n light vt similar adj ...

7. licenses light light color ...