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单词 light
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light1/liet/ noun

something that makes vision possible by stimulating the sense of sight

electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength that is visible to the human eye

a source of light, e.g. a lamp or a candle

illumination provided by a celestial body; specif daylight

a flame or spark for lighting something, e.g. a cigarette

(also in pl) a traffic signal

a particular illumination in a place

a studio with a north light

spiritual illumination

understanding or knowledge

enlightening information or explanation

shed some light on the problem

a particular aspect or appearance in which something is viewed

saw the matter in a different light

a medium, e.g. a window, through which light is admitted

a specified expression perceived as being in somebody's eyes

the light of love in his eyes

(in pl) a set of principles, standards, or opinions

true by your lights

= leading light

bring to light

to disclose or reveal (something)

What your wisdoms could not discover, these shallow fools have brought to light — Shakespeare

come to light

to be revealed or disclosed

in the light of

with the insight or information provided by

see the light

to understand suddenly; to gain insight

to undergo conversion

see the light of day

to be born or come into existence

to be published or come to public attention

lightless adj
lightproof adj
[Old English lēoht, liht]

light2adj

having plenty of light; bright

a light airy room

pale in colour or colouring

said of colour: medium in saturation and high in lightness

lightish adj
lightness noun

light3verb (past tense lit) (past part. lit /lit/ lighted)

verb intrans

to become illuminated

to catch fire

verb trans

to set fire to (something)

to conduct or guide (somebody) with a light

to provide light in (a place)


light4adj

having little weight; not heavy

designed to carry a comparatively small load

a light van

of the smaller variety

a light gun

having relatively little weight in proportion to bulk

Aluminium is a light metal

containing less than the legal, standard, or usual weight

a light coin

carrying little or no cargo

The ship returned light

not abundant or intense

said of sleep or a sleeper: easily disturbed

exerting a minimum of force or pressure; gentle or soft

a light touch

resulting from very slight pressure; faint

light print

light work

easily endurable

light taxation

requiring little effort

graceful, deft, or nimble

light on his feet

lacking seriousness; frivolous

of little importance; trivial

free from care; cheerful

a light heart

intended chiefly to entertain

light reading

said of a drink: having a comparatively low alcoholic content or a mild flavour

a light white wine

said of food: having a low calorie or fat content

easily digested

a light dessert

well risen

a light cake

lightly armoured, armed, or equipped

light cavalry

easily pulverized; crumbly

light soil

dizzy or giddy

light in the head

said of industry: requiring relatively small investment and usu producing small consumer goods

lightish adj
lightly adv
lightness noun
[Old English lēocht, liht]

light5adv

lightly

with the minimum of luggage

travelling light


light6verb intrans (past tense and past part. lit /lit/ lighted)

(+ on/upon) to settle or alight

A bird lit on the lawn

(+ on/upon) to arrive by chance; to happen

I lit upon a solution

NAmer, informal (+ into) to attack (somebody)

[Old English līhtan, from lēocht, from līht light4]
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