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单词 lightness
释义
lightlight2 ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative lighter, superlative lightest) Entry menu
MENU FOR lightlight1 colour2 daylight3 rooms4 not heavy5 not great6 clothes7 wind8 sound9 touch10 work/exercise11 food12 punishment13 a light smoker/drinker/eater etc14 light sleep/doze15 a light sleeper16 not serious17 light relief18 make light of something19 on a lighter note/in a lighter vein20 make light work of something21 be light on your feet22 a light heart23 soil
Word Origin
WORD ORIGINlight2
Origin:
Old English leoht
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • light yogurt
  • a light blue shirt
  • a light breeze
  • a light dessert
  • a light white wine
  • Heat rises because hot air is lighter than cold air.
  • I try to have a light workout every day.
  • Jones received only a light punishment.
  • Modern tennis rackets are much lighter than old-fashioned wooden ones.
  • She has light brown hair.
  • She prepared a light lunch of salad and cheese.
  • She was light as a feather to carry, and her hands were cold as ice.
  • Some ministers are suggesting that there should be much lighter penalties for first-time offenders.
  • The hallway led to a light and spacious studio.
  • The kitchen is light and airy, with a fantastic view.
  • The sentence was surprisingly light for such a serious offence.
  • The studio was light and spacious.
  • The traffic's much lighter than usual.
  • They both have brown hair, but Tina's is slightly lighter.
  • This is a nice jacket and we also do it in a light green.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • All light aircraft maintenance workshops would most certainly have one for synchronizing and timing port and starboard magnetos on piston engines.
  • Anyway, say packagers, their wrappings have become lighter.
  • He opened the window and a light fresh breeze clutched at the curtains.
  • He was making sure they were not exposed to any form of light source, however muted.
  • M., the two cars sped along the autostrada toward Brescia in a light mist.
  • Now it was light enough to leave.
  • The lighter electro-mechanical version had 60 movements, 30 of them in the head, and was also cable-controlled.
  • The best rocket exhaust is a very light, very hot gas.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSlight colours
used about a colour that is not dark: · a light blue sweater· His T-shirt was light green.
used about a colour that is very light: · He has very pale blue eyes.
used about a colour that is light in a way that is attractive because it is not too obvious: · She wears soft colours such as cream, which match her complexion.
used about a colour that has a lot of white in it: · The girls wore pastel pink sundresses.
a pale colour is very light: · He has very pale blue eyes.· a flower with pale green leaves
a light colour is not dark: · His T-shirt was light green.· a light blue sweater
pastel colours have a lot of white in them: · The girls wore pastel pink sundresses.
light in colour because of being washed many times or affected by the sun: · The curtains were old and faded.· a pair of faded jeans
a bright place
full of light: · I wish the room was a bit brighter.
bright because there are big windows: · The dining room was light and airy.
bright because there are plenty of electric lights: · Try to park in a well-lit place.
Longman Language Activatorlight from the sun, a fire, an electric light etc
· Light was coming into the room through a crack in the door.· a gas lamp that gives as much light as a 100 watt bulbthe light (=the amount of natural light in a place) · The light was fading, and I was afraid we wouldn't be home before dark.good/strong/bright light · The light isn't good enough to take a photograph.poor/dim/fading light · In the fading light she could just make out the shape of a tractor.soft/warm light · The valley was bathed in the soft light of dawn.cold/harsh light · the cold blue light of the Arcticblinding/dazzling light (=very strong light that hurts your eyes) · a sudden flash of blinding lightby the light of the moon/the fire/a candle (=with only the moon etc to give light) · She sat reading by the light of the fire.
spoken use this to say that there is natural daylight, so that you can see easily enough to do something: · Let's go now while it's still light.· It's not light enough to play outside.
the natural light of day: in daylight: · I'd like to look at the house again in daylight.daylight hours (=the time when it is light): · The park is open during daylight hours.
the light from the sun: · Her long blonde hair was shining in the sunlight.· We emerged from the dark forest into the sunlight. direct sunlight: · Keep the plant out of direct sunlight.
the light from the moon: · The trees looked strangely white in the moonlight.· Moonlight came in through the curtains, lighting up the children's sleeping faces.
a very bright and unpleasant light that makes you want to close your eyes or turn your head away: glare of: · the glare of the car's headlights· The heat and glare of the furnace is immense.
a soft pleasant light, especially from something that is burning: · Candles give a warm glow to the room.glow of: · the orange glow of the sunset
a line of light shining from something such as a lamp: · We could see the beams of searchlights scanning the sky.beam of light: · Maggie stumbled across the field with only a narrow beam of light from her flashlight to help her.
a line of light, especially one shining from the sun: · Use a sunscreen to protect your skin against the sun's harmful rays.· The first rays of the sun pierced the canopy of leaves above us, and the forest began to wake up.
to make a place light
to shine lights on a place so that people can see it well, or so that it looks attractive: light up something/light something up: · Fireworks lit up the night sky.· Their garden was lit up by dozens of coloured lamps.
to put lights in a place so that people can see what is happening there: · What are you going to use to light the stage?be lit by/with something: · The room was lit by dozens of candles.
to turn or press a control to make an electric light produce light: · Can you put the light on? I can't see anything!· When I turned on the light, I realized the room was in chaos.
to make a place light or shine light on something so that you can see it, especially in order to draw attention to something: illuminate something: · Small lights illuminate different points on the map.· The blazing fire illuminated the china ornaments above the hearth.be illuminated by/with something: · A small path was illuminated by low orange lamps concealed in the flower beds.
when the lights in a place are on
· Although the lights were on, nobody answered the door.· The lights are still on in a couple of the offices.
if a room, house, building etc is lit up , the lights are on inside or outside: · People were getting ready for dinner, and the house was all lit up.· In the town centre, the streets are all lit up for Christmas.be lit up by/with: · The mosque is lit up by floodlights at night.
if a place or set of lights is ablaze , there is a lot of bright light because all the lights are turned on - used especially in literature: · The yacht passed us, its cabin lights ablaze.ablaze with: · Every shop window is ablaze with bright Christmas lights.
not heavy
· You can carry this bag -- it's fairly light.· Modern tennis rackets are much lighter than old-fashioned wooden ones.· Heat rises because hot air is lighter than cold air.light as a feather (=extremely light) · She was light as a feather to carry, and her hands were cold as ice.
lightweight clothes, materials, or equipment are specially made so that they weigh very little: · a lightweight summer suit· a strong, lightweight material such as titanium· Today's baby buggies are lightweight, compact, and easy to fold.
if someone or something is weightless , they seem to weigh much less than usual, especially because they are floating in space or water: · Astronauts have problems moving around in the spacecraft because they are virtually weightless.
to make something lighter
· They had taken out all the drawers to make it lighter, before carrying it down the stairs.· Many parts are now made from plastic instead of steel, making cars lighter and more fuel-efficient.
to make something lighter, especially in order to make it easier to move or carry: · I'm sure you could lighten that suitcase a little if you only packed what you need.lighten the load: · As weather conditions got worse, Watts and Peters abandoned their photographic equipment in order to lighten the load.
when a place has plenty of light
a bright place is full of light, especially in a way that seems pleasant and attractive: · The big windows in this room make it nice and bright.· Claire had a lovely bright bedroom which was decorated in yellow and white.· We emerged from a dark corridor into a bright, airy courtyard.
a light building or room has plenty of light in it, especially because it has big windows: · The kitchen is light and airy, with a fantastic view.· The hallway led to a light and spacious studio.
a place that is well-lit is bright because there electric lights, so it is easy for you to see what you are doing : · I always try to park in a well-lit area at night.· To avoid eye problems, make sure that your desk is well-lit.
light colours
light colours are closer to white than to black: · They both have brown hair, but Tina's is slightly lighter.light blue/green/orange etc: · This is a nice jacket and we also do it in a light green.
very light in colour: · There were dark rings under her eyes and her skin was paler than usual.pale pink/green/blue etc: · Her dress is pale pink, with a small flowery pattern.· The old man's pale blue eyes moved from the dartboard to the bar and then back again.
use this about the colour of people's hair and skin: · Someone with fair skin like you should probably use a stronger sunscreen.fair-haired/fair-skinned: · The Indians were at first frightened of the fair-skinned Europeans.
pastel colours, especially pink, yellow, green or blue, are soft and light and not at all bright: · Before the baby was born Jenny bought some pretty, pastel baby clothes.· Mrs Singh preferred saris in pastel colours, such as salmon pink.
if something is faded , it is a lighter colour than it was originally because of being affected by the sun, washing, or age: · The woman wore a faded blue dress and old brown sandals.· Joe dropped a faded newspaper picture on Woodward's desk.
a small meal
a light meal, lunch, etc is one in which you do not eat much food, especially food that contains a lot of fat, so that it does not make your stomach feel too full: · She prepared a light lunch of salad and cheese.· You can have a light meal four hours before the game but only have drinks after that.
something such as an apple, some bread, or a bar of chocolate which you eat between meals: · Just before bedtime he had a snack of bread and cheese.· The children have mid-morning snacks at about 11 o'clock -- usually fruit and a drink.
informal a very small meal that you eat quickly: · We'll have a bite then go into town.a bite to eat: · There's just time for a quick bite to eat before the film begins.
small amounts of food and drink that are provided for people at a party, meeting etc: · The children walked around at the party offering refreshments.· Meetings are open to the public, and refreshments are provided.light refreshments: · Catering tents provide coffee, snacks, and other light refreshments.
to sleep badly or be unable to sleep
to wake up often during the night, and not feel rested or comfortable: · I'm sorry, I didn't sleep very well last night and it's put me in a bad mood.· They slept badly on the hard bamboo floor.
to be unable to go to sleep especially because of noise, worries, pain etc: · If you can't get to sleep, don't get up or have a meal or snack; relax and read quietly instead.· I just couldn't get to sleep, what with all the traffic and people in the street.
to sleep badly and only for short periods, especially because of noise, worries, pain etc: · The people next door are having a party, so we probably won't get much sleep tonight.· She cried all last night and I didn't get much sleep either.
to be someone who is easily woken when there is any movement or noise: · I'm a light sleeper - so I woke up as soon as I heard him come in.· I just hope your dad isn't a light sleeper.
informal to not sleep at all during the night, especially because you are worried, angry, upset etc: · I was so worried, I didn't sleep a wink last night.hardly/barely sleep a wink: · He had hardly slept a wink all night, beside himself with jealousy and anger.
to be in bed unable to sleep, especially because you are worried or excited about something: · I used to lie awake at night wondering what had happened to her.· I lay awake the whole night after I read the letter, thinking about what it could mean.· We'd lie awake, listening to our parents arguing in the room below.
to keep changing your position in bed because you are unable to sleep and do not feel comfortable: · She had slept badly, tossing and turning before falling into a fitful doze.· Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow, or do you toss and turn for hours before dropping off?
a night when you cannot sleep at all: · After a sleepless night, she looked almost as pale and exhausted as Elinor.give somebody a sleepless night (=make someone worry so much that they cannot sleep): · He's given us a few sleepless nights over the years, but we love him.spend a sleepless night: · Tom had spent a sleepless night on the sofa.
a night during which you sleep badly, keep changing your position in bed, and wake up often: · Another restless night followed, but she determinedly settled down to work again the next morning.· I'd had quite a restless night, and breakfast didn't look appetizing.
the inability to sleep at night: · Working outdoors all day certainly did wonders for my insomnia.· a cure for insomniasuffer from insomnia: · He suffered from insomnia and was taking sleeping pills each night.chronic insomnia (=when this happens to you a lot over a long period of time): · My mother was alarmed by my fits of weeping and chronic insomnia.
an inability to sleep that continues for several nights or more: · His eyes were still red-rimmed from tears and sleeplessness.· Sleeplessness and loss of appetite are common signs of stress.
criticism/punishment that is not strict
· The sentence was surprisingly light for such a serious offence.· Some ministers are suggesting that there should be much lighter penalties for first-time offenders.
an official punishment that is lenient is not severe: · The prosecution lawyer challenged the sentence as being unduly lenient.· He was given a comparatively lenient fine.
criticism or a punishment that is mild is not strict, especially in a way that is surprising: · Many drug dealers are prepared to take the risk because they know that if they are caught the punishment will be mild.· Her proposals were welcomed by most people, with only mild criticism from a few of her opponents.
words for describing thin material
· Martin wore a thin cotton shirt under his sweater.· It was a chilly night, and he had only a thin blanket for warmth.
very thin, delicate, and usually of good quality: · fine china· a fine chiffon veil with embroidered edges
clothes that are light or lightweight are thin and not very warm: · She took a light sweater, in case it was cool outside.· In a warm climate people wear loose, lightweight clothing.· I don't think it'll be that cold - do you have anything more lightweight?
too thin and light, use this about clothes or material that you can easily see through or that do not protect your body: · It was impossible for me to sleep under a single flimsy blanket on such a cold night.· flimsy underwear
someone who is easily woken by noise
· Mr and Mrs Carlton are both light sleepers, so be very quiet when you come in at night.· If you are a light sleeper, ask for a room that doesn't face the street.
WORD SETS
absinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
 She had blue eyes and light brown hair.
 It was seven o'clock and just starting to get light.
 She was as light as a feather (=very light) to carry.
 It’s a really good book if you want a bit of light reading.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
 This design is light years ahead (=much more advanced) in performance and comfort.
 All the hotel’s bedrooms are light and airy.
· Energy is being wasted by using artificial lighting when daylight is adequate.
especially American English (=lower in alcohol or calories than normal beer)· He claims light beer has no flavor.
 the desert with its strange twisted plants and its blinding light
 a dark blue raincoat
· She ate a light breakfast of toast and coffee.
· The curtains lifted in the light breeze.
 She closed her eyes against the brilliant light.
· a light brown jacket
· She lit a candle in the church.
· A procession moved through the village carrying lighted candles.
(=lights in the streets at Christmas, or on the Christmas tree)· We went to see the Christmas lights in New York.
· Will went outside and lit a cigarette.
· Someone dropped a lit cigarette and started the fire.
(=something that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes)· Does anyone have a match or a cigarette lighter?
(=made from thin materials)· You’ll only need light clothing during the day.
· She was wearing a heavy coat and a thick scarf.
(=not dark or strong)· Light colours make a room look larger.
(=about subjects that are not very serious)· He is clearly talented at light comedy.
· a thin cotton dress
(=with only candles for lighting)· Chris treated his girlfriend to a candle-lit dinner.
(=not involving hard physical work)· He'd been wounded, sent home and put on light duties.
 the heat from a small electric fire
(=shows etc that are funny and easy to understand rather than serious)· He believes that children can appreciate more than just light entertainment.
(=not involving too much physical effort)· Try to do some gentle exercise as part of your daily routine.
(=become excited)· His eyes lit up when I mentioned the word money.
(=they start to look happy)· Denise’s face lit up when she heard the news.
 the faint light of dawn
· It was too damp to light a fire.
 the glaring light of high noon
 a dark green dress
 dark grey trousers
(=feeling happy)· Paul left for home with a light heart.
(=industries that involve the production of small goods)· Jobs in light industry are increasing.
· Elizabeth lit the lamps and started rebuilding the fire.
· Lightning lit up the room briefly.
(=not much or a lot of work) Hans has a heavy teaching load this semester.
(=a small lunch)· After a light lunch, he would take a nap each afternoon.
(=with not a lot of food)· a light meal of salad
· A fine mist began to settle on the water.
· The clouds blocked out the light of the moon.
· the warmth of the morning sun
(=ones that use neon) the neon lights of Las Vegas
· 2,000 barrels of heavy oil are produced a day.· The oil corporation announced the discovery of another field of light oil.
 The article painted him in a bad light (=described him in a way that made him seem bad).
(=with many or few people voting)
(=see or present something as good)· If you spend a year travelling after school, employers often see this in a positive light.· The merger was presented to the world in a positive light.
· The punishment seemed very light.
(=with little water coming down)· A light rain began to fall.
 a bit of light reading (=things that are easy and enjoyable to read) for my holiday
 light-sensitive photographic paper
(=a short time in prison)· We’re hoping that he gets off with a light sentence.
(=a sleep from which you can easily be woken)· I fell into a light sleep.
(=someone who wakes easily)
 Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.
(=when only a small amount falls)· A light snow had begun to fall.
(=containing a lot of sand)· Some plants prefer sandy soils.
(=something that produces light)· The statue is illuminated by a hidden light source.
· It was getting dark, and the street lamps were already on.
· He reached for the light switch.
· There was a gentle tap on the door.
(=a lot of trading or a little trading) Shares dropped 10% in heavy trading.
· The traffic is fairly light at this time of day.
(=not take many things with you)· The idea was to travel light, so Travis allowed her to pack only one change of clothing.
 At first he thought someone was coming towards him, but it was just a trick of the light.
(=someone who uses something only a little)· Light users of the service will receive a reduction in their bill.
 the sun's harmful UV rays
 poems in a lighter vein
 Two thousand demonstrators held a candle-lit vigil outside the embassy.
· Red warning lights were flashing.
 He had only a weak light to see by.
(=not strong)· Winds tomorrow will be light.
(=without a lot of alcohol)· The wine is light and refreshing.
(=work that is not physically hard)· He had been ill, but she found him some light work to do.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· Read in studio Police have now named the three rugby fans who were killed when their light aircraft crashed into a field.· In the light aircraft groups, there is a similarity of performance.· Probably because of the very much greater stick forces and lower rates of pitch occurring in most light aircraft.· All gliders and light aircraft have to recover satisfactorily with the standard method.· Furthermore if Grimbergen is closed, where do the present 150 plus light aircraft presently based there go?· Today, Cessna is out of the light aircraft market for ever and Piper is on its knees.· This may well be one of those rare occasions when light aircraft pilots have the opportunity to shape something that affects them.· Ivars has built over the years a series of light aircraft, most employing a faithful Cirrus Minor I engine.
· In the seventies, it seemed that a light entertainment show on television was not complete without a clutch of catchphrases.· But as message movies began to muscle out light entertainment, Reynolds became disposable.· Moving the Nine O'clock News would free a peak slot to attract more viewers with dramas and light entertainment.· Both videos are situations comedies made by a top television light entertainment director and an experienced cast of comedy actors.· Music that could never be taken as light entertainment.· The licencee must also pick a selection of other programme categories such as drama, light entertainment and sport.· The video has been made using a highly-experienced cast of comedy actors and a top television light entertainment director.
· Chester, in particular, is making loud noises about converting some of its greenbelt for housing and light industry.· Out of this there soon came the normal development of light industry.· These communities have an average population of between 200 and 700 and an economic base of agriculture plus some light industry.· About 80 per-cent of farmworkers were women, he said, and over 90 percent of workers in light industry.· Now it is a prosperous place, making its living from light industry and the visitors who come to tour the battlefields.· Other engineering and light industries are filling many of the old mills and clothing factories.· The metal and machine industries benefited most directly, while the stimulus spread to the textile and other light industries.· They also have new light industries.
· No relaxing by the pool or light lunch over Football Focus for my lads.· They were seated, as was their custom, in the summer-house, where they had just finished a light lunch.· There is a smart àlacarte restaurant for dinner and light lunches are served in the bar.· At the 52-storey building, the 1,000 staff are served light lunches and snacks by manager Tony Gatland and his staff.· Vegetarian dishes and other special diets are no problem for Judy and snacks and light lunches will be provided on request.· Why not fix to have a light lunch here one day if ever in Edinburgh.· Dishy meals Whether you want inspiration for a light lunch or an impressive supper, we can provide it.· Choice of ALaCarte Restaurant or the Pavilion Lounge which serves light lunches and traditional beers.
· Shame on you! she scolded herself, banking down the passion, trying for a lighter note.· Keep all your meetings and get togethers on a light note by banning anyone talking shop.
· This route has been earmarked for a possible future extension of the Midland Metro light rail transit system.· Prescott said this could even include light rail or metro projects.· Chiarelli sees light rail as an alternative to widening the busy Airport Parkway which parallels the route near South Keys.· Thus, the comparative analysis of achievable stopping patterns by bus, light rail and suburban rail is well done.
· We will encourage new schemes, using light railways and trams in cities.· Kitsons' own designs for light railways, such as the Leek & Manifold in Staffordshire, were rugged and powerful.· The only other opportunity in the foreseeable future is likely to be the new light railway in London's Docklands.· If those words are retained in the legislation, those railways would still require a light railway order at some time.· The company have retained the leisurely atmosphere of the turn-of-the-century light railway being situated off the major tourist circuits.· Both produced passenger levels far greater than forecast and have encouraged more planning of urban light railways.· Local authorities are demonstrating a growing interest in light railways as a cheap, energy-efficient transport solution in urban areas.· Who knows, someday we might see the Minsterley and Shropshire-Montgomeryshire lines restored as light railways to solve Shrewbury's commuter problems!
· A light rain began to fall.· The clouds were turbulent and gray, a cool, light rain still falling.· As he walked along, light rain began to fall.· East Anglia: Patchy light rain.· The prohibition was lifted in some counties last week after light rain fell over much of the state.· Corbett trudged down the beaten, muddy track; the sky was overcast and a light rain began to fall.· We had the window open, and it had just started to rain the lightest rain imaginable.
· I have to be allowed a bit of light relief.· The fighter pilot taking a little light relief.· However, the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 16 should bring everyone to their senses and give some light relief.· It seems that the staff were inclined to regard the women as light relief from the sombre business of teaching science.· After this beginning some light relief must have been welcome.· Her only light relief was Tony, who took her out every night.· Then, for light relief, this page: murder and murder trials.
· But it works, as do the disc brakes all round, positively and with a light touch.· Some one had given his arm a light touch out of fear and respect.· This performance needed more pace, a lighter touch throughout from the orchestra and much greater clarity from the first violins.· There may be subjective numbness and slightly impaired pain and light touch sensation over the outer aspect of the foot. 3.· A novel about novel-writing, which handles its tricky subject with a light touch.· Does she love light touch or avoid it?· It was in that kind of environment that the Takeover Panel started its life from small beginnings and with a light touch.· The H-19 had hydraulic controls which required a light touch.
· Conditions in Nidri or Porto Heli are ideal, with lighter winds and flat water.· Clear skies and light winds helped cleanup crews Sunday.· The wet grass glittered and near-by a nut-tree sparkled iridescent, winking and gleaming as its branches moved in the light wind.· We are dead in the water, heading into a light wind and surface current.· A Feeling 850 Club gives sporty sailing in a sensitive boat for up to 6; she's very fast in light winds.· A light wind sprang up, and the smoke of their guns drifted over the valley towards the cemetery.· We don't provide formal instruction, but novices pick up a lot by sailing out and back in light winds.· There was a light wind and a wide sky.
· But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.· Mentally and physically handicapped do light work according to their capability, but get the same wages as everybody else.· He sustained injuries to his back and was thereafter only able to undertake light work.· Most of the work is manual, and buffaloes are used only for light work in the mud of the paddy-fields.· The lighter work to which men tended to shift as they got older was generally worse paid.· And the £170,000 military breakdown gear made light work of pulling the battered truck out of the waters.· The Safrane made light work of the uncrowded road to the beer-producing town of Pilsen.· Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.
· But not your place, of course: we're a good four hundred light years from your usual stamping grounds.· Only a few thousand light years.· Those late 1940s now seem light years away from the customs prevailing in present day society.· The political culture then was light years from the one today.· You will be light years ahead.· That will permit the search to reach out to 100 light years, covering about 300 stars.· We shall be seeing that quantum effects can occur over distances of many metres, or even light years.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► a light smoker/drinker/eater etc
  • About two hours every night is spent in light sleep.
  • Corbett fell into a light sleep and was awakened by Ranulf with the news that the ferrymaster had returned.
  • I'd been in a light sleep.
  • Stages 1 and 2 are stages of light sleep, just drifting off and being asleep but easily aroused.
  • Then a sudden wave of exhaustion swept over her, and she slid into a light doze.
  • He was a light sleeper, for long periods an insomniac.
  • I hoped he was a light sleeper.
  • She was always a light sleeper, uncannily sensitive even in sleep to the ring of the telephone.
  • Sunlight coming through a nearby window or the sound of an early morning garbage truck can disturb a light sleeper.
  • After this beginning some light relief must have been welcome.
  • Her only light relief was Tony, who took her out every night.
  • However, the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 16 should bring everyone to their senses and give some light relief.
  • I have to be allowed a bit of light relief.
  • It seems that the staff were inclined to regard the women as light relief from the sombre business of teaching science.
  • The fighter pilot taking a little light relief.
  • Then, for light relief, this page: murder and murder trials.
  • It is shocking that anyone could make light of child abuse.
  • Amy tried to make light of it to Amelia and Muriel, who inevitably found out.
  • He talked of the future; he made light of the present and its difficulties until Lucy lost sight of them too.
  • I didn't mean to make light of your problems.
  • It sounds as if she is making light of the suffering of the men, which is very real.
  • Voice over Nuclear Electric were making light of the delay and praised the way the mock emergency was being handled.
  • When they were mentioned, they were usually made light of, or glossed over.
  • You can not entirely make light of such demonstrations.
► on a lighter note/in a lighter vein
  • But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.
  • It makes light work of a complex process thanks to a series of easy-to-use wizards.
  • Or making light work of the Mall in London.
  • Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.
  • It gets light before 6 a.m.
  • Even earthworms have light-sensitive cells in their skin which tell them whether it is light or dark.
  • I stay there for quite a bit, looking round and that, till it gets light.
  • The texture of it is light but too soft.
  • The women are never outside, and the long low porch remains empty when it is light.
► be light on your feet
  • He sat down to his dinner with a light heart.
  • I pitched into the chores with a light heart, singing to myself as I worked.
  • The breakdown of his marriage to Anna and remarriage to Wendi Deng were not done easily or with a light heart.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
  • Homeothermy or Homoiothermy Temperature regulation in tachymetabolic species in which core temperatures remain roughly steady despite ambient temperature changes.
  • If you space heat then you will have an ambient temperature of 75-80°F and even higher humidity.
  • It really comes into its own with flash as the metering balances the flash against the ambient lighting conditions with great results.
  • Odour emissions are affected by wind direction, temperature inversion, ambient temperatures and humidity.
  • The ambient temperature for each day of the study was determined from local weekly weather statistics.
  • The ambient temperature in Celsius is roughly equal to the number of cricket chirps in 8 seconds plus 5.
  • He threw open a side door off the first-floor hall, and we were bathed in light.
  • First I turned off the brightest lights.
  • He gestured toward the street, the bright lights of Osaka shining before us.
  • In the bright lights of the foyer his face was clearly illuminated.
  • Instead Elizabeth spent a year at business college in St Albans before joining the bright lights of London's magazine world.
  • It had to be the cold air and the bright lights against the darkness.
  • Self- imposed pressure Lately, she has wondered if her message is getting lost in the bright lights of television.
  • Under the bright lights in the train, both boy and man look pale, lifeless.
  • Young Gilbey's passion was cars and he skipped going to university to move to the bright lights of London.
► hide your light under a bushel
  • The convergence of the techniques will cast light on perspectives and how they are controlled.
  • The different ways in which superantigens activate T cells casts light on the pathogenesis of infectious disease.
  • The incident has cast light on the creeping privatisation of the drug war.
  • The investigation explores the possibility of using probate inventories to cast light on this and related questions.
  • We use this to cast light on a metaphor of which we are given no other interpretation.
  • I knew that, in the cold light of day, he held all the aces.
  • Night-time madness isn't appealing, seen in the cold light of day.
► light/fair/dark complected► dim your headlights/lights
  • He put his foot on the accelerator and dipped his headlights.
► drenched in/with light
  • During the time she was living with the Abramses, Katelyn was happy and a big eater, Carter said.
  • While never a big eater, he did tend to snack it through the day and night.
  • They had come in the night and lit a fire under the stage.
  • The search continued at first light.
  • They left camp at first light and were in the mountains by nightfall.
  • A small flock of evening grosbeaks flew over, and at first light I heard chickadees and goldfinches.
  • It was black as night at new moon and white as frost at first light.
  • Mountain rescue teams continued the hunt overnight, and a full-scale search resumed at first light.
  • The ambush would leave its position the next morning, at first light, to return.
  • The Caribou took off at first light.
  • We have had trouble at first light with the Khmer Rouge.
  • The board just gave us the green light to begin research.
  • Doctors gave him the green light yesterday to start against New Orleans on Sunday night.
  • Everyone has given it the green light.
  • And that is what Aeneas's young son did under the guiding hand of Alecto.
  • Eddie was his hero, his guiding light.
  • Father Peter, its guiding light, was also its provider of funds and sustenance.
  • That will be the guiding light of the next Labour government.
  • To followers, he is more than just a guiding light - he is the Messiah.
  • Under Mr Yarrow's guiding hand, the reputation of the school was untarnished, these five long years.
► jump a light
  • Another was a leading light opera singer in the local community.
  • By now, Braudel had become one of its leading lights, and from 1956 to 1968 he was virtually its editor.
  • Harrison, a man of simple birth and high intelligence, crossed swords with the leading lights of his day.
  • On renouncing alcohol he was pardoned and he set sail for Darlington where he became a leading light in the Society.
  • She loves gym workouts, swimming and playing netball - she is a leading light in a local women's team.
  • The merchants were the leading lights of the popolo grasso or rich bourgeoisie.
  • This victory may set Stretch up with a world-title elimination fight with Britain's other leading light middleweight, Chris Pyatt.
► light years ahead/better etc than something► light years ago
  • A very powerful naked light bulb hung from the office ceiling.
  • Both men were armed, each carrying a naked sword and dirk.
  • He is like a naked light.
  • Obviously this is untrue - it is not the naked light that Blanche can not stand, it is the truth.
  • She likes to cover up the truth like she covers over the naked light.
  • She turned, all flaxen and pink and white, haloed by the naked light bulbs round the mirror.
  • This gives a double meaning to Blanche's hatred of naked light.
► play a hose/light on something
  • I have a wonderful play of light and shade, and the tungsten light gives a very similar effect.
  • Make notes as you watch the play of light in various areas as the sun tracks east to west across the sky.
  • A pool of light, expanding circles, merging, dragging me down.
  • A guard found him lying in a pool of blood, and a doctor saved him.
  • After they are replaced, the spent fuel rods are cooled for several years in pools of water at the plants.
  • His black telephone sat captive in a pool of light, ready for interrogation.
  • She leaves the coach and wanders through fields for many miles until between trees she sees a deep black pool of water.
  • The kind of pool of light depends on whether the bulb fitted inside is a spot, flood or an ordinary bulb.
  • Then on the fifth day, mid-morning, a pool of light as pale and clear as moonstone appeared on the horizon.
  • There was a pool of blood on the tarmac now, around his head.
► punch somebody’s lights out
  • Amid the crushing disappointment of the general election there was a ray of light for the Conservatives.
  • Besides, today there had been a ray of hope.
  • But only when a ray of light attempts to pierce this darkness does the real, eerie action unroll.
  • But the Red Or Dead catwalk show offered a ray of hope.
  • Each time a ray of light passes through a lens it is slightly weakened.
  • The Government's resignation is a victory, a ray of hope to take into the dark days ahead.
  • After a day's work, it was a bit of light relief to use it.
  • After this beginning some light relief must have been welcome.
  • All we can say is that, between them, the team eventually raises £3,450 for Comic Relief charities.
  • Cold people shake Comic Relief canisters.
  • For comic relief, obviously; but we also suspect a topical reference worth considering as evidence in the dating game.
  • Her only light relief was Tony, who took her out every night.
  • If it afforded the guardians a little light relief, the minutes do not suggest that the complaint was taken anything but seriously.
  • Then, for light relief, this page: murder and murder trials.
  • An old man who worked in a poultry store was stopped for running a light.
  • For every motorist who runs a red light, there are five pedestrians who do it.
  • It was going to sea with only its running lights on.
  • Jones still faces a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving and an infraction for running a red light.
  • Men are more likely to run a red light, forget to signal, or drink and drive.
  • The running lights flashed off and a thick silence filled up the day.
  • The bigger issue is, will San Franciscans still be allowed to run red lights across Market Street?
  • When you run a red light, a few coins save a fine.
  • But soon he could only see the lights of the boat in the distance.
  • Each has attracted his or her share of supporters who could also see the light once it was pointed out to them.
  • Five minutes later he saw the lights of a village pub.
  • From two blocks away you can see the light radiating up into the sky.
  • It was uncanny and Maggie was never so glad to see the light from her own room and get Ana back indoors.
  • One must have experienced deeply, known greatness - seen the light, as he said.
  • Sadly, for it was a lively, largely autobiographical piece, it would never see the light of day.
  • You were sitting in your seat, pressed back by the acceleration, and you saw the light beams curve.
  • Business contracts go through armies of lawyers before they see the light of day.
  • Most observers predict the bill won't see the light of day until at least January.
  • And eventually, Guinness as we know it, rich subtle and dark, is ready to see the light of day.
  • Get to the back of the drawers and cupboards - areas which don't often see the light of day.
  • I am not too worried about the new council tax because I doubt whether it will see the light of day.
  • I never sold a garment or got an order from this source, I wonder if they saw the light of day.
  • Many of Brindley's ideas were regarded as the hair-brained schemes of a madman which would never see the light of day.
  • Sadly, for it was a lively, largely autobiographical piece, it would never see the light of day.
  • The implication must be that a lot of bids are being planned but never see the light of day.
  • There's so much good stuff that has never seen the light of day.
  • A fretful wind was not enough to open them and shed light on the ruptured earth in which they lay.
  • An analysis of the results should shed light on the workings of the Northern Ireland labour market.
  • Brophy said the man was not considered a suspect, but investigators hope he can shed light on what started the blaze.
  • Eastin and her task force hope to shed light on the challenge by early next year.
  • Podesta's role sheds light on both questions.
  • The extent of Hygeberht's authority perhaps sheds light on Offa's principal area of interest.
  • Therefore they shed light on the comparative institutional questions with which we are concerned.
► show somebody in a good/bad etc light
  • A streak of lightning split the sky.
  • Sometimes there is hope, a streak of light, a blur on a piece of film.
  • The three women were wreaking havoc with their guns that fired streaks of light.
  • There was another streak of lightning overhead.
  • A string of lights on the prom Dancing mad in the storm Who lives in such a place?
  • A string of pearls was around her neck, and the bones of her right hand clutched a Bible.
  • Beads can choke babies if swallowed, and long strings of beads can also half-strangle older children.
  • Careful inspection of the image showed what looked like a string of pearls embedded in a bright haze.
  • There was a cavity beneath with a string of pearls in it.
  • When the harbor across the bay becomes a string of lights, foghorns take up the bass.
  • The negotiations were not all sweetness and light.
  • A comparison of the two will throw light on the crisis of conscience on both occasions.
  • But I have not found anything in the careful judgment of Mustill L.J. which throws light on the issues presently under consideration.
  • But my frantic, full-beamed Mayday signal only threw light on a de-iced porthole.
  • Epidemiological studies sometimes threw light on preventable causes of cancer.
  • Experiments to throw light on the processes at work must themselves be long-term.
  • Geographical comparison of patterns of lawbreaking sometimes throws light on more general differences in social and economic conditions.
  • It also seeks to throw light on the role assumed by planters and the planting lobby in society at large.
  • Life-positions throw light on why it is that some people tend to be winners and some losers in life.
  • Begin from a fighting stance, perhaps by throwing a light snap punch into the opponent's face from the front hand.
  • But the flames were growing higher, throwing light, casting dancing shadows.
  • Fossils do throw light on the history of the lateral line and tail.
  • Geographical comparison of patterns of lawbreaking sometimes throws light on more general differences in social and economic conditions.
  • He uses relativity to throw light on time and eternity, and indeterminacy to comment on free will.
  • The role of premises is to throw light on a subject; the role of evidences is to give weight to it.
  • Understanding the nature and activities of such organisations helped throw light upon issues of town identity and representation.
  • Where once they flew in such flocks that they threw shadows over the earth, they now survive in a few straggling colonies.
  • Among their routines as they trip the light fantastic at the Dolphin Centre in Darlington are the old time and modern dances.
  • He turned the light out as the clergyman left the room.
  • I take the car up as far as it will go, then turn the lights out.
  • They turned the lights out and sat in fear.
  • Would you mind turning the light out, Robert?
  • But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.
  • Carmen would have made short work of Michael too.
  • Fourth placed Guisborough made short work of the opposition at Saltburn.
  • Guernsey made short work of the opposition when they won the event on home soil in 1990.
  • It is fair to warn anglers that thousands of crabs soon make short work of rag and lugworm.
  • It made short work of our Windows performance tests, WinTach, clocking up an impressive index of over 9.3.
  • The second game we pull away early and make short work of it.
  • Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounlightlighterlightinglightnessadjectivelightlightedunlitverblightlightenadverblightlylight
1colour a light colour is pale and not dark:  You look nice in light colours.light blue/green/grey etc She had blue eyes and light brown hair. I wanted a lighter yellow paint for the walls.► see thesaurus at colour2daylight it is/gets light if it is light, there is the natural light of day OPP  dark:  We’ll keep on looking while it’s still light. It was seven o'clock and just starting to get light.3rooms a room that is light has plenty of light in it, especially from the sun OPP  dark:  The kitchen was light and spacious. The office was a big light room at the back of the house.► see thesaurus at bright4not heavy not very heavy:  You can carry this bag – it’s fairly light. You should wear light, comfortable shoes. The truck was quite light and easy to drive. She was as light as a feather (=very light) to carry. → lighten, lightweight25not great if something is light, there is not very much of it or it is not very great OPP  heavy:  Traffic is lighter before 8 a.m. A light rain began to fall. She was wearing only light make-up. people who have suffered only light exposure to radiation6clothes light clothes are thin and not very warm:  She took a light sweater in case the evening was cool. a light summer coat7wind a light wind is blowing without much force OPP  strong:  Leaves were blowing about in the light wind. There was a light easterly breeze.8sound a light sound is very quiet OPP  loud:  There was a light tap at the door. Her voice was light and pleasant.9touch a light touch is gentle and soft:  She gave him a light kiss on the cheek. He felt a light tap on his shoulder.10work/exercise light work is not hard or tiring:  I found him some light work to do. She only has a few light duties around the house. The doctor has advised me to take regular light exercise.11food 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 OPP  rich:  We had a light white wine with the fish. a light, refreshing dessert a new light cheese spread with virtually no fat b)a light meal is a small meal OPP  big:  I had a light lunch in town. a delicious light snack c)food that is light contains a lot of air:  a type of light, sweet bread Beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy.12punishment a light punishment is not very severe OPP  harsh:  a fairly light sentence13a light smoker/drinker/eater etc someone who does not smoke etc very much14light sleep/doze a sleep from which you wake up easily:  I fell into a light sleep.15a light sleeper someone who wakes up easily if there is any noise etc:  She’s quite a light sleeper.16not serious not serious in meaning, style, or manner, and only intended to entertain people:  His speech gradually became lighter in tone. an evening of light music It’s a really good book if you want a bit of light reading. The show looks at some of the lighter moments from the world of politics.17light relief something that is pleasant and amusing after something sad or serious:  I’m glad you’ve arrived – we could all do with a little light relief!18make light of something to joke about something or treat it as not being very serious, especially when it is important:  She tried to make light of the situation, but I could tell that she was worried.19on a lighter note/in a lighter vein used when you are going to say something less sad or serious:  On a lighter note, the concert raised over £300 for school funds.20make light work of something to do something or deal with something quickly and easily:  A freezer and microwave oven can make light work of cooking.21be light on your feet to be able to move quickly and gracefully:  She’s very agile and light on her feet.22a light heart literary someone who has a light heart feels happy and not worried:  I set off for work with a light heart. → light-hearted23soil light soil is easy to break into small pieces OPP  heavy:  Carrots grow well in light soils.—lightness noun [uncountable]:  a lightness of touch
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