alight
/əˈlaɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6948 in the learning path
燃烧着的；明亮的
Definitions
adj. Burning or shining brightly.
燃烧着的；明亮的
v. To get off a vehicle or land on a surface.
下车；降落
Example
The candles were still alight when we arrived.
我们到达时，蜡烛还燃着。
Passengers should wait until the bus has stopped completely before they alight from the vehicle.
乘客应等公交车完全停稳后再下车。
Collocations
- set something alight
- alight from a train
- alight on a branch
Synonyms
- burning
- disembark
Usage tip
形容词通常作表语；下车用alight from。
FAQ
- What does alight mean?
- Burning or shining brightly. To get off a vehicle or land on a surface.
- How is alight pronounced?
- UK /əˈlaɪt/, US /əˈlaɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
