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单词 beacon
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beacon

​noun countable
UK /ˈbiːkən/
Other entries for this word
Belisha beacon noun
Word Forms
singularbeacon
pluralbeacons
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a bright light or fire that shines in the dark and is used as a signal to warn people against danger or to show them the way somewhere
    Synonyms and related words
    Signals and equipment used for warning people
    alarm
    alarm bell
    the all clear
    Synonyms and related words
    Candles and other lights not using electricity
    beacon
    candelabra
    candle
    1. 1a
      a tower or floating object with a bright light on it that warns boats that they are near the land
      Synonyms and related words
      Signals and equipment used for warning people
      alarm
      alarm bell
      the all clear
    2. 1b
      a radio or radar signal that helps ships or aircraft to find their position
      Synonyms and related words
      Relating to operating aircraft
      aerobatics
      aerospace
      airborne
  2. 2
    ​mainly literarysomeone or something that encourages people and gives them a good example to follow
    beacon of:

    He called the country ‘a beacon of democracy and freedom.’

    Synonyms and related words
    Something or someone that is good or very good
    masterpiece
    inspiration
    miracle

beacon

​noun countable
US /ˈbikən/
Word Forms
singularbeacon
pluralbeacons
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    a bright light or fire that shines in the dark and is used as a signal to warn people against danger or to show them the way somewhere
    Synonyms and related words
    Signals and equipment used for warning people
    alarm
    alarm bell
    the all clear
    Synonyms and related words
    Candles and other lights not using electricity
    beacon
    candelabra
    candle
    1. 1a
      a tower or floating object with a bright light on it that warns boats that they are near the land
      Synonyms and related words
      Signals and equipment used for warning people
      alarm
      alarm bell
      the all clear
    2. 1b
      a radio or radar signal that helps ships or aircraft to find their position
      Synonyms and related words
      Relating to operating aircraft
      aerobatics
      aerospace
      airborne
  2. 2
    ​mainly literarysomeone or something that encourages people and gives them a good example to follow
    beacon of:

    He called the country “a beacon of democracy and freedom.”

    Synonyms and related words
    Something or someone that is good or very good
    masterpiece
    inspiration
    miracle
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