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lighten是什么意思

lighten

英 ['laɪt(ə)n] 美 ['laɪtn]

vi. 减轻；发亮
vt. 使照亮；使轻松

中文词源

lighten 减轻

来自light,轻的。

英文词源

lighten (v.1): "to make less heavy," figuratively "to make cheerful," mid-14c., from light (adj.1) + -en (1). Related: Lightened; lightening.
lighten (v.2): "shed light upon, illuminate, brighten," early 14c., from light (n.) -en (1). Meaning "to grow brighter" is late 14c. Of faces, expressions, etc., from 1795. Related: Lightened; lightening.

双语例句

1. He managed to lighten the generally lifeless debate at times.: 他让这场总体很沉闷的辩论时不时迸出了些火花。

2. An efficient bulb may lighten the load of power stations.: 一个节能灯泡也许就能减轻发电站的负荷。

3. In sharing this secret you lighten your burden.: 和别人分享这个秘密可以减轻自己的负担。

4. Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere.: 安东尼觉得有必要缓和一下气氛。

5. Come on, this is a party. Lighten up.: 别这样，这是个聚会。高兴点。