释义 |
Noun: beam beem- A signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides aeroplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
- radio beam - Long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
- A group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
- ray, electron beam - A column of light (as from a beacon)
- beam of light, light beam, ray, ray of light, shaft, shaft of light, irradiation - (nautical) breadth amidships
- The broad side of a ship
"they sighted land on the port beam" - A gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
- balance beam Verb: beam beem- Smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
- Emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
"The fire beamed on their faces" - shine - Express with a beaming face or smile
"he beamed his approval" - Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
- air, send, broadcast, transmit - Have a complexion with a strong bright colour, such as red or pink
- glow, radiate, shine - Experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
"She was beaming with joy" - glow, radiate, shine
Derived forms: beaming, beams, beamed See also: beamy Type of: air, appear, bare, breadth, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, evince, exerciser, experience, express, feel, gymnastic apparatus, light, look, nonparticulate radiation, piece, publicise [Brit], publicize, seem, show, side, sign, signal, signaling [US], signalling, smile, structural member, visible light, visible radiation, width Encyclopedia: Beam Beam, Jacob Dyneley |