illuminate
/ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/ · /ɪˈluːməneɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5755 in the learning path
照亮
Definitions
v. To shine light on something so it becomes visible
照亮
v. To make a subject or problem easier to understand
阐明；使易懂
Example
Small lamps illuminate the garden path after sunset.
日落后，小灯照亮了花园里的小径。
Comparing different education systems can illuminate the factors that influence student achievement across diverse social backgrounds.
比较不同的教育体系，可以阐明影响不同社会背景学生学业表现的因素。
Collocations
- illuminate a room
- illuminate an issue
- brightly illuminated
Word family
- illumination (n.)
- illuminating (adj.)
Synonyms
- light up
- clarify
Antonyms
- darken
- obscure
Usage tip
既可指用光照亮，也可指用解释或证据阐明。
FAQ
- What does illuminate mean?
- To shine light on something so it becomes visible To make a subject or problem easier to understand
- How is illuminate pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/, US /ɪˈluːməneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
