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light

/laɪt/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #693 in the learning path

光;光线;灯

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Definitions

n. brightness that enables sight, or a device producing it

光;光线;灯

adj. not heavy, bright, or pale in colour

轻的;明亮的;浅色的

v. make something burn or provide brightness

点燃;照亮

Example

Warm light came through the curtains into our bedroom.

温暖的光线透过窗帘照进了我们的卧室。

Access to natural light in classrooms may improve students' concentration and reduce electricity consumption.

让自然光进入教室可能有助于提高学生的专注力,并减少用电量。

Collocations

  • natural light
  • turn on the light
  • light a candle
  • light luggage

Word family

  • lighting (n.)
  • lightness (n.)
  • lightly (adv.)
  • lighten (v.)

Antonyms

  • dark
  • heavy

Usage tip

光线通常不可数;一盏灯用a light;动词过去式常用lit。

FAQ

What does light mean?
brightness that enables sight, or a device producing it not heavy, bright, or pale in colour make something burn or provide brightness
How is light pronounced?
UK /laɪt/, US /laɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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