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light light ★★★☆☆1. BRIGHTNESS OR ILLUMINATION 光亮；照明2. NOT GREAT IN WEIGHT, AMOUNT, OR INTENSITY 重量、数量或强度不大3. UNIMPORTANT OR NOT SERIOUS 不重要；不严肃Part-1The form lit is the usual past tense and past participle, but the form lighted is also used. 过去式和过去分词形式通常用lit，但亦使用lighted。1[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]光；光线；光亮 Light is the brightness that lets you see things. Light comes from sources such as the sun, moon, lamps, and fire.   [also the N]Cracks of light filtered through the shutters...斑驳的光线透过百叶窗照射进来。Light and water in embassy buildings were cut off...大使馆内的水电都被切断了。It was difficult to see in the dim light.光线很昏暗，看不太清楚。...ultraviolet light.紫外线2[N-COUNT	可数名词]发光体；光源；（电）灯 A light is something such as an electric lamp which produces light. The janitor comes round to turn the lights out...看门人巡视一圈，把灯熄灭。You get into the music, the lights and the people around you.你融入到音乐、灯光以及身边的人群中。...street lights.街灯3[N-PLURAL	复数名词]交通信号灯；红绿灯 You can use lights to refer to a set of traffic lights. ...the heavy city traffic with its endless delays at lights and crossings.在交通灯和十字路口前长久等待的拥堵的城市车流4[VERB	动词]照亮；照耀 If a place or object is lit by something, it has light shining on it.   [V n]  [V n with n]  [V-ed]It was dark and a giant moon lit the road so brightly you could see the landscape clearly...天黑了，一轮巨大的月亮把道路照得通明，周围的景物可以看得一清二楚。The room was lit by only the one light...房间里仅靠这一盏灯照明。The low sun lit the fortress walls with yellow light.低悬的太阳将黄灿灿的阳光泻在堡垒的墙壁上。...the little lighted space at the bottom of the stairwell.楼梯井底部的一小块有灯照着的地方5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（清晨或黄昏）天色亮的 If it is light, the sun is providing light at the beginning or end of the day. It was still light when we arrived at Lalong Creek...我们到达拉隆溪时天还没黑。He would often rise as soon as it was light and go into the garden.他经常天一亮就起床去花园。...light summer evenings.天色明亮的夏日黄昏6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（自然）光线充足的 If a room or building is light, it has a lot of natural light in it, for example because it has large windows. It is a light room with tall windows...这间房有高大的窗子，光线充足。Her house is light and airy, crisp and clean.她的房子光线充足，空气流通，清新整洁。lightnessThe dark green spare bedroom is in total contrast to the lightness of the large main bedroom.墨绿色的备用卧室与宽敞明亮的主卧室形成了巨大的反差。7[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]点燃；点着 If you light something such as a cigarette or fire, or if it lights, it starts burning.   [V n]  [V]  [V-ed]Stephen hunched down to light a cigarette...斯蒂芬弓着身子点燃一支烟。If the charcoal does fail to light, use a special liquid spray and light it with a long taper.要是木炭确实着不了的话，使用一种特殊的液体喷剂，再用长木片将其点燃。...a lighted candle.点着了的蜡烛8[N-SING	单数名词]（火柴、打火机等）点火物 If someone asks you for a light, they want a match or cigarette lighter so they can start smoking.   [a N]  [INFORMAL 非正式]Have you got a light anybody?你们谁有火吗？9[N-COUNT	可数名词]角度；（事物呈现的）状态 If something is presented in a particular light, it is presented so that you think about it in a particular way or so that it appears to be of a particular nature.   [with supp]He has worked hard in recent months to portray New York in a better light.最近几个月里他努力从更积极的角度来描绘纽约。10[N-SING	单数名词]影响 You can refer to the type of influence that something has on situations, people, or things as the light of that situation, person, or thing.   [the N of n]  [WRITTEN 笔语]...the harsh light of reality.现实严酷的一面11[N-PLURAL	复数名词]眼光；（个人的）观点，标准 You say that something is done or is acceptable according to someone's lights when you mean that it is done or is acceptable according to their own ideas and standards.   [prep poss N]  [FORMAL 正式]They can get on with running the school system according to their own lights and in their own interests.他们可以继续按照自己的想法，依据自己的利益来管理学校系统。12[N-SING	单数名词]眼神；目光 If there is a light in someone's  eyes, there is an expression in their eyes that shows you the mood they are in or what they are thinking about.   [usu N in n]  [LITERARY 文]I remembered the curious expectant light in his eyes.我记得他眼里那好奇而期待的目光。13See also:lighter；lighting；bright lights；night light；pilot light；red light；  14[PHRASE	短语]显露；揭露；为人所知 If something comes to light or is brought to light, it becomes obvious or is made known to a lot of people.   [V inflects]Nothing about this sum has  come to light...关于这笔钱人们一无所知。The truth is unlikely to be brought to light by the promised enquiry.承诺要进行的调查不太可能揭露真相。15[PHRASE	短语]开始明白 If light dawns on you, you begin to understand something after a period of not being able to understand it.   [V inflects]At last the light dawned. He was going to marry Phylis!终于明白过来了——他要和菲莉丝结婚了！16[PHRASE	短语]黎明；破晓 First light is the time in the early morning when light first appears and before the sun rises.   [LITERARY 文]Three hours before first light Fuentes gave orders for the evacuation of the camp.黎明前3个小时富恩特斯下达了撤离营地的命令。17[PHRASE	短语]准许；许可 If someone in authority gives you a green light, they give you permission to do something.   [PHR after v]The food industry was given a green light to extend the use of these chemicals...食品业获准继续使用这些化学品。Other countries are eagerly awaiting an American green light to lift the sanctions altogether.其他国家正在急切等待美国同意完全撤销制裁。18[PREP-PHRASE	短语介词]鉴于；由于；根据 If something is possible in the light of particular information, it is only possible because you have this information. In the light of this information it is now possible to identify a number of key issues.根据这一信息，现在有可能弄清楚几个关键问题了。19[PHRASE	短语]很快入睡；立即失去知觉 If someone goes out like a light, they fall asleep or become unconscious very quickly or immediately.   [v-link PHR]  [INFORMAL 非正式]'Why didn't  somebody come and tell me?' — 'Because you were out like a light.'“为什么没有人来告诉我？”——“因为你一下就睡过去了。”20[PHRASE	短语]重见天日 If you say that an object sees the light of day or sees the light, you mean that it is taken out of the place where it is stored.   [V inflects]Museum basements are stacked full of objects which never see the light of day.博物馆的地下室里堆满了永远不会重见天日的物件。21[PHRASE	短语]问世；为公众所知 If something sees the light of day at a particular time, it comes into existence or is made known to the public at that time.   [V inflects]This extraordinary document first saw the light of day in 1966.这份非同寻常的文件第一次公开是在1966年。22[PHRASE	短语]明白过来；领悟 If someone sees the light, they finally realize something or change their attitude or way of behaving to a better one.   [V inflects]I saw the light and ditched him.我终于醒悟，甩掉了他。23[PHRASE	短语]点燃；点着 If you set light to something, you make it start burning.   [V inflects: PHR n]  [mainly BRIT 主英]They had poured fuel through the door of the flat and had then set light to it.他们隔着公寓门往里边倒汽油，然后点着了火。in AM, use 美国英语用 set fire to24[PHRASE	短语]使（某事）显得非常清楚；使人了解（某事） To shed light on ,throw light on, or cast light on something means to make it easier to understand, because more information is known about it.   [V inflects]A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question.新的方法提供了一个答案，并且可能让人们对一个更大的问题有进一步的了解。25[PHRASE	短语]隧道尽头的曙光；黑暗尽头的希望 When you talk about the light at the end of the tunnel, you are referring to the end of the difficult or unpleasant situation that you are in at the moment. All I can do is tell her to hold on, that there's light at the end of the tunnel.我只能告诉她要坚持，让她知道总会柳暗花明的。26  all sweetness and light→see: sweetness； 相关词组：light on light up light upon Part-21[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]轻的；不重的 Something that is light does not weigh very much, or weighs less than you would expect it to. Modern tennis rackets are now apparently 20 per cent lighter.现代的网球拍据说比以前的轻20%。...weight training with light weights...轻量负重训练Try to wear light, loose clothes.尽量穿轻便宽松的衣服。lightnessThe toughness, lightness, strength, and elasticity of whalebone gave it a wide variety of uses.鲸须既韧又轻，而且强度和弹性大，这些特点使其用途广泛。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]少量的；程度轻的；强度低的 Something that is light is not very great in amount, degree, or intensity. It's  a Sunday like any other with the usual light traffic in the city...这是一个星期天，像任何一个星期天一样，城里的车辆不多。Trading was very light ahead of yesterday's auction.昨天拍卖之前的成交量很小。...a light breeze.微风lightlyPut the onions in the pan and cook until lightly browned.将洋葱放入平底锅内，炒至略呈棕色。...the small and lightly armed UN contingent.联合国轻装小分队3[ADJ	形容词]（设备、机器等）轻型的，轻便的 Light equipment and machines are small and easily moved, especially because they are not heavy.   [ADJ n]...a convoy of light armoured vehicles...轻型装甲车队They used light machine guns and AK forty-sevens.他们使用了轻机枪和AK—47步枪。4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（土壤）松软的，轻质的 Soil that is light is easy to dig, because it has a loose texture and is not sticky or solid. Less chemical gets into the subsoil which is particularly important with the light, tropical soils.进入底土的化学物质会减少，这对土质松软的热带土壤而言尤为重要。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（颜色）淡的，浅的 Something that is light is very pale in colour. The walls are light in colour and covered in paper...墙的颜色素淡，贴了墙纸。He is light haired with gray eyes.他浅色头发，灰色眼睛。Light is also a combining form.（亦可用于构词）We know he has a light green van.我们知道他有一辆淡绿色小货车。...a light blue box.淡蓝色盒子6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（睡眠）不深的；（人）容易惊醒的 A light sleep is one that is easily disturbed and in which you are often aware of the things around you. If you are a light sleeper, you are easily woken when you are asleep.   [ADJ n]She had drifted into a light sleep...她迷迷糊糊地进入了浅睡。She was usually a light sleeper.她通常很容易惊醒。lightlyHe was dozing lightly in his chair.他坐在椅子上半睡半醒地打着盹儿。7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（声音、嗓音等）轻柔的 A light sound, for example someone's voice, is pleasantly quiet. The voice was sweet and light.那嗓音甜美轻柔。8[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（餐食）少量的，易消化的 A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest. ...a light, healthy lunch.量少而健康的午餐...wine and cheese or other light refreshment.酒和奶酪或其他小食品lightlyShe found it impossible to eat lightly.她发现要吃得少简直不可能。9[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（食物）清淡的，易消化的 Food that is light has a delicate flavour and is easy to digest. Berti's  clear tomato soup is deliciously light...伯蒂做的西红柿清汤清淡可口。Bake salmon in foil or poach in a light stock for 8-10 minutes.用箔纸包烤或用清汤蒸煮三文鱼8至10分钟。...light table wines.低度佐餐酒10[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不费力的；轻松的 Light work does not involve much physical effort.   [usu ADJ n]He was on the training field for some light work yesterday.昨天他在训练场进行了一些强度较小的训练。11[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（行为后果、处罚等）轻微的，不严重的 If you describe the result of an action or a punishment as light, you mean that it is less serious or severe than you expected. She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence when her father visited her at the jail.父亲来探监时，她承认对自己受到的从轻判决感到诧异。lightlyOne of the accused got off lightly in exchange for pleading guilty to withholding information from Congress.其中一名被告承认了对国会隐瞒信息的罪名，从而获得从轻处理。12[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]轻捷的；轻盈的；用力小的 Movements and actions that are light are graceful or gentle and are done with very little force or effort. Use a light touch when applying cream or make-up...涂抹乳霜或化妆品时动作要轻。There was a light knock at the door.有人在轻轻地敲门。lightlyHe kissed her lightly on the mouth...他轻轻地吻了她的唇。Knead the dough very lightly.轻轻地揉面团。lightnessShe danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking.她的舞跳得优雅轻盈，令人惊叹。13See also:lighter；  Part-31[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（书、音乐、电影等）消遣性的，娱乐性的，轻松的 If you describe things such as books, music, and films as light, you mean that they entertain you without making you think very deeply.   [usu ADJ n]He doesn't like me reading light novels.他不喜欢我看些消遣小说。...light classical music.轻古典音乐...a light entertainment programme.轻松的娱乐节目2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（说话方式）随意的，不严肃的 If you say something in a light way, you sound as if you think that something is not important or serious.   [usu ADJ n]Talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship...用友好随意的方式跟他谈谈这一关系吧。Let's finish on a lighter note.最后，我们谈一个比较轻松的话题吧。lightly'Once a detective, always a detective,' he said lightly.“一日为侦探，终生为侦探，”他满不在意地说。lightness'I'm not an authority on them,' Jessica said with forced lightness.“我又不是这些方面的权威，”杰茜卡故作轻松地说。3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（通常用于否定句）轻微的，不重要的 If you say that something is not a light matter, you mean that it should be treated or considered as being important and serious.   [usu with brd-neg]It can be no light matter for the Home Office that so many young prisoners should have wanted to kill or injure themselves.竟然有那么多的年轻囚犯试图自杀或自残，内政部决不可等闲视之。lightlyHis allegations cannot be lightly dismissed.不能把他提出的指控当儿戏。4[PHRASE	短语]轻视；对…不在乎；视…为微不足道 If you make light of something, you treat it as though it is not serious or important, when in fact it is.   [V inflects]Roberts attempted to make light of his discomfort.罗伯茨试图轻描淡写自己的不适。5See also:lighter；  to make light work of→see: work；  light1 nounlight2 adjectivelight3 verblight4 adverblightlight1 /laɪt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1natural/artificial light a)[uncountable] the energy from the Sun, a flame, a lamp etc that allows you to see things:  We saw a flash of light.in/by the light of something Everything looked grey in the dim light of the oil lamp. I read by the light of the fire.in/into the light The man moved forward into the light. b)[countable] a particular type of light, with its own particular colour, level of brightness etc:  The colours look different in different lights.2lamp/electric light etc [countable] a)something that produces light, especially electric light, to help you to see:  Ahead of us we could see the lights of the city. We’re having a mixture of wall lights and ceiling lights in different parts of the house.turn/switch/put on a light I switched on the light in the bedroom.turn/switch/put off a light Don’t forget to switch the lights off when you go out.turn/switch/put out a light Can you turn the light out downstairs?a light is/comes/goes on The lights in the office were still on. The street lights were just beginning to come on. He left a light on in the kitchen.a light is off/out Make sure all the lights are off when you leave. Suddenly all the lights in the house went out. Can you turn the light down (=make it less bright) a bit? → the bright lightsat bright(14) b)something such as a lamp that you can carry to give you light:  Shine a light over here, will you?3traffic control [countable usually plural] one of a set of red, green, and yellow lights used for controlling traffic  SYN  traffic lights:  We waited for the lights to change. Eventually the lights turned green. The driver had failed to stop at a red light. →green light4on a vehicle [countable usually plural] one of the lights on a car, bicycle etc that help you to see at night:  He was dazzled by the lights of oncoming traffic. You’ve left your lights on. →brake light, headlight, parking light5first light literary the time when light first appears in the morning sky:  We set out at first light the next day.6be/stand in somebody’s light to prevent someone from getting all the light they need to see or do something:  Could you move to the left a little – you’re standing in my light.7for a cigarette a light a match or something else to light a cigarette:  Have you got a light, please?8in somebody’s eyes [singular] literary an expression in someone’s eyes that shows an emotion or intention  SYN  gleam:  There was a murderous light in his eyes.9set light to something to make something start burning:  The candle fell over and set light to the barn.10come to light/be brought to light if new information comes to light, it becomes known:  This evidence did not come to light until after the trial. The mistake was only brought to light some years later.11throw/shed/cast light on something to provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand:  Melanie was able to shed some light on the situation. These discoveries may throw new light on the origins of the universe.12in the light of something British English, in light of something American English if you do or decide something in the light of something else, you do it after considering that thing:  In light of this tragic event, we have canceled the 4th of July celebrations.13in a new/different/bad etc light if someone or something is seen or shown in a particular light, people can see that particular part of their character:  I suddenly saw my father in a new light. This incident will put the company in a very bad light.14see the light a)to suddenly understand something:  At last doctors have seen the light! b)to begin to believe in a religion very strongly15see the light (of day) a)if an object sees the light of day, it is taken from the place where it has been hidden, and becomes publicly known:  Some of these documents will probably never see the light of day. b)if a law, decision etc sees the light of day, it comes into existence for the first time16light at the end of the tunnel something that gives you hope for the future after a long and difficult period:  It’s been a hard few months, but we’re finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.17have your name in lights informal to be successful and famous in theatre or films18go/be out like a light informal to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired:  I went straight to bed and went out like a light.19a leading light in/of something informal someone who is important in a particular organization:  She’s one of the leading lights of the local dramatic society.20the light of somebody’s life the person that someone loves more than anyone else:  Her son was the light of her life.21window [countable] a window in a roof or wall that allows light into a room → hide your light under a bushelat bushel, red-light district, → be all sweetness and lightat sweetness(3), → in the cold light of dayat cold1(9)COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + lightbright/strong· The light was so bright he had to shut his eyes.blinding/dazzling (=extremely bright)· The white buildings reflected a blinding light.dim (=not bright)· Gradually her eyes became accustomed to the dim light.good (=bright enough)· Stand over here where the light is good.poor/bad (=not bright enough)· The light was too poor for me to read.soft/warm (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange)· the soft light of the candlescold/harsh (=light that seems slightly blue)· the cold light of the moonthe morning/dawn light· The flowers glowed brightly in the morning light.natural light (=light produced by the sun)· The only natural light came from two high windows.artificial light (=light produced by lamps)· The office was windowless, lit only by artificial light.verbslight shines· The light from the streetlamp shone through the curtains.light comes from somewhere· The only light came from the fire.light streams/floods in (=a large amount of light comes in)· Light streamed in through the window.light falls on/across etc something· The light fell on her book.light illuminates something formal (=makes it bright or able to be seen)· The light from the screen illuminated the people gathered round it.the light is fading (=it is getting darker as the sun is going down)produce light (also emit light technical)· the light produced by the suncast light (=send light onto something)· the gold circle of light cast by the lampreflect light· Snow reflects a lot of light.something is bathed in light literary (=something has a lot of light shining on it)· The fields and woods were bathed in golden light.phrasesa beam/ray/shaft of light (=a thin line of light)· There was a shaft of light from the doorway.a flash of light (=a bright light that appears suddenly for a very short time)· A flash of light caught his attention.a pool/circle of light (=an area of light)· They stood in the pool of light cast by the streetlamp.THESAURUS– Meaning 2light something that produces light, especially electric light, to help you to see: · She switched the kitchen light on.· The lights in the house were all off.lamp an object that produces light by using electricity, oil, or gas – often used in names of lights: · a bedside lamp· a street lamp· a desk lamp· a table lamp· an old oil lamp· a paraffin lamplantern a lamp that you can carry, consisting of a metal container with glass sides that surrounds a flame or light: · The miners used lanterns which were lit by candles.torch British English, flashlight American English a small electric lamp that you carry in your hand: · We shone our torches around the cavern.candle a stick of wax with a string through the middle, which you burn to give light: · The restaurant was lit by candles.bulb the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from: · a 100 watt bulb· an energy-saving light bulbon a carheadlight (also headlamp) one of the two large lights at the front of a vehicle: · It was getting dark so she switched the headlights on.sidelight British English, parking light American English one of the two small lights next to the main lights, at the front and back of a cartail light one of the two red lights at the back of a vehicleindicator British English, turn signal American English one of the lights on a car that flash to show which way the car is turninglight1 nounlight2 adjectivelight3 verblight4 adverblightlight2 ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative lighter, superlative lightest)  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 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 touchlight1 nounlight2 adjectivelight3 verblight4 adverblightlight3 ●●● S2 W3 verb (past tense and past participle lit or lighted)  Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[intransitive, transitive] to start to burn, or to make something start to burn:  He stopped to light a cigarette. I lit the fire and poured a drink. I couldn’t get the candles to light.2[transitive] to provide light for a placebe lit by/with something The room was lit by one large, central light. The porch is always well lit at night. The kitchen was warm and brightly lit. a poorly lit car parkGRAMMAR Light is usually passive in this meaning.3light the/somebody’s way to provide light for someone while they are going somewhere:  We had only a few torches between us to light the way.light on/upon something phrasal verb literary1to notice or find something by chance:  His eye lit on a ruby ring. I thought I might have lit upon an ancient manuscript.2if a bird or insect lights on something, it stops flying and stands on itlight out phrasal verb American English informal to run away, especially because you are afraidlight up phrasal verb1light something ↔ up to give light to a place or to shine light on something:  The flames lit up the sky. The fountain is lit up at night.2to become bright with light or colour:  At night the harbour lights up. As the screen lit up, he typed in his password.3a)if someone’s face or eyes light up, they show pleasure, excitement etclight up with His eyes lit up with laughter. Her face lit up with pleasure. b)light something ↔ up to make someone’s face or eyes show pleasure or excitement:  Suddenly a smile lit up her face. A mischievous gleam lit up her eyes.4informal to light a cigarette:  I watched Paul light up again.light1 nounlight2 adjectivelight3 verblight4 adverblightlight4 adverb  Collocations Phrases Word family  → travel lightat travel1(1)

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8ER/xVNy6KtQVpa3nOf/etaxlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNTh1coyI8t2ofJO9s64MoQWCY4FwOAxmhExvEPX0R7J3xrEwjK+8sSsQR8u84pUGL60GmAhHTBkWkPJmZeD2wqjU22cCcR4rowE5uY+04XvrtYh7Iy4a93foMaEYxyHw6Q3QSMIPoZhtuXEUqI2jNXcr3YE8BjD/x0u40iVRbMDns=             light              ★                    /        laɪt                ;          NAmE                laɪt                /                              noun                ,                  adjective                ,                  verb                ,                  adverb                            light      lights      lit      lighted      lighting                            noun        ★            _cycles_comp.jpg      _light.jpg                                  from sun/lamps        太阳；灯                    1        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things            光；光线；光亮                                    ◆                      bright/dim light                    明亮╱暗淡的光线                          ◆          a room with good            natural light                    采光好的房间                          ◆          in the fading light of a summer's evening          在夏天渐渐暗淡的暮色中                          ◆          The light was beginning to fail            (= it was beginning to get dark).                    天色渐暗。                          ◆          She could just see            by the light ofthe candle.                    她藉着烛光勉强能看见。                          ◆          Bring it            into the lightso I can see it.                    把它拿到亮的地方，好让我看见。                          ◆          a            beam/ray of light                    一束╱一缕光线                          ◆          The knife gleamed as it            caught the light            (= as the light shone on it).                    刀子被光线一照闪闪发亮。                          ☞see also                                                    first light                                                                2        ★                  [countable          ]                          a particular type of            lightwith its own colour and qualities            （具有某种颜色和特性的）光                                    ◆          A cold grey light crept under the curtains.          一丝幽暗阴冷的光从窗帘下面透过来。                          ☞see also                                                    the Northern Lights                                                                lamp        灯                    3        ★                  [countable          ]                          a thing that produces light, especially an electric light            发光体；光源；（尤指）电灯                                    ◆          to            turn/switch the lights on/off                    开╱关灯                          ◆          to            turn out the light(s)                    把灯关掉                          ◆          Suddenly all the            lights went out.                    突然间所有的灯都灭了。                          ◆          It was an hour before the            lights came onagain.                    一个小时后灯才再亮了。                          ◆          to            turn down/dim the lights                    把灯光调暗                          ◆          A light was still burning in the bedroom.          卧室里依然亮着灯。                          ◆                      ceiling/wall lights                    顶灯；壁灯                          ◆          Keep going—the lights            (= traffic lights)are green.                    不用停车，是绿灯。                          ◆          Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working.          开车前要检查一下，灯一定都要运作正常 。                          ☞see also                                                    brake light                                              ,                                                    green light                                              ,                                                    headlight                                              ,                                                    leading light                                              ,                                                    red light                                                                for cigarette        香烟                    4        ★                  [singular          ]                          a match or device with which you can light a cigarette            火柴；打火机；点火器                                    ◆                      (              BrE)            Have you got a light?                    你有火儿吗？                          ◆          (            NAmE,            BrE)                    Do you have a light?          你有火儿吗？                            expression in eyes        眼神                    5                  [singular          ]                          an expression in sb's eyes which shows what they are thinking or feeling            眼神                                    ◆          There was a soft light in her eyes as she looked at him.          她望着他，眼神很温柔。                            in picture        图画                    6                  [uncountable          ]                          light colours in a picture, which contrast with darker ones            （图画中和暗色对比的）亮色，浅色                                    ◆          the artist's use of light and shade          画家对明暗对比手法的运用                            window        窗户                    7                  [countable          ]                          (            architecture              建            )                    a window or an opening to allow light in            窗；窗户；光线进口；采光孔                                    ◆          leaded lights          花饰铅条窗                          ☞see also                                                    skylight                                                                IDIOMS              according to sb's/sth's ˈlights                              (              formal)                        according to the standards which sb sets for himself or herself              根据…的标准；在…看来                                                  be/go out like a ˈlight                              (              informal)                        to go to sleep very quickly              很快入睡                                                  be in sb's ˈlight                              to be between sb and a source of light              挡住某人的光线                                            ◆            Could you move—you're in my light.            挪动一下好吗？你挡住我的光线了。                                      bring sth to ˈlight                              to make new information known to people              揭露；披露；暴露；揭发                                            ◆            These facts have only just been brought to light.            这些事实刚刚才被披露出来。                                      cast/shed/throw ˈlight on sth                              to make a problem, etc. easier to understand              使（问题等）较容易理解                                            ◆            Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease.            最近的研究可以使人进一步了解导致这种疾病的原因。                                      come to ˈlight                              to become known to people              为人所知；变得众所周知；暴露                                            ◆            New evidence has recently come to light.            新的证据最近已披露出来。                                      in ˌa good, bad, favourable, etc. ˈlight                              if you see sth or put sth              in a good, bad, etc. light,it seems good, bad, etc.              从好（或坏、有利等）的角度                                            ◆            You must not view what happened in a negative light.            你切切不要从负面的角度来看待所发生的事。                                ◆            They want to present their policies in the best possible light.            他们想尽可能从好的方面来介绍他们的政策。                                      in the light of sth                  (            BrE)                                (                          NAmE                        in light of sth            )                                after considering sth              考虑到；鉴于                                            ◆            He rewrote the book in the light of further research.            他根据进一步的研究重写了那部书。                                      the lights are ˈon but nobody's ˈhome                              (              saying,              humorous)                        used to describe sb who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attention              稀里糊涂；没头脑；心不在焉                                                  light at the end of the ˈtunnel                              something that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation              快要熬出头了；曙光在即                                                  (the) light ˈdawned (on sb)                              somebody suddenly understood or began to understand sth              豁然开朗；恍然大悟                                            ◆            I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned.            我对这个问题冥思苦想了很久才豁然开朗。                                      the light of sb's ˈlife                              the person sb loves more than any other              心爱的人；心肝宝贝                                                  run a (red) ˈlight | run the ˈlights                  (            both especially NAmE)                                (                          BrE also                        jump the ˈlights            )                                (              informal)                        to fail to stop at a red traffic light              闯红灯                                                  see the ˈlight                  1                      to finally understand or accept sth, especially sth obvious              终于领悟，最终明白，最后接受（尤指显而易见的事）                                                2                      to begin to believe in a religion              开始信教；皈依宗教                                                  see the ˈlight (of ˈday)                              to begin to exist or to become publicly known about              开始存在；问世；开始为人所知                                            ◆            He's written a lot of good material that has never seen the light of day.            他写了许多鲜为人知的好材料。                                      set ˈlight to sth                              (              especially BrE)                        to make sth start burning              点燃；引火烧                                            SYN                                                            ignite                                                                          ◆            A spark from the fire had set light to a rug.            从火炉迸出的火星点燃了地毯。                                      ☞more at                                    bright                                   adj.            ,                                    cold                                   adj.            ,                                    hide                                   v.            ,                                    jump                                   v.            ,                                    sweetness                                                    adjective        ★                    (              light·er        ,        light·est            )              with natural light        自然光                    1        ★                  full of light; having the natural light of day            充满亮光的；明亮的；有自然光的                                    ◆          We'll leave in the morning as soon as            it's light.                    明天早晨天一亮我们就出发。                          ◆          It            gets lightat about 5 o'clock.                    大约 5 点钟天就亮了。                          ◆          It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building.          大楼顶层是一套宽敞明亮的房子。                          OPP                                                    dark                                                                colours        颜色                    2        ★                  pale in colour            浅色的；淡色的                                    ◆          light blue eyes          浅蓝色的眼睛                          ◆          Lighter shades suit you best.          较浅色的衣服对你最合适。                          ◆          People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours.          肤色白晰的人应当避免穿浅色衣服。                          OPP                                                    dark                                                                weight        重量                    3        ★                  easy to lift or move; not weighing very much            轻的；轻便的；不太重的                                    ◆          Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry.          新型的摄像机很轻，容易携带。                          ◆          Carry this bag—it's the lightest.          你拿这个包，它最轻。                          ◆          He's lost a lot of weight—he's three kilos lighter than he was.          他的体重减了许多，比以前轻了三公斤。                          ◆          The little girl was            as light as a feather.                    那小女孩轻得很。                          ◆          The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel.          用铝制作比用钢制作重量要轻 12%。                          OPP                                                    heavy                                                                4        ★                  [usually before noun          ]                          of less than average or usual weight            （比平均或平常重量）轻的                                    ◆          light summer clothes          轻薄的夏装                          ◆          Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge.          只有轻型车辆才准许通过那座旧桥。                          OPP                                                    heavy                                                                5                  used with a unit of weight to say that sth weighs less than it should do            （与重量单位连用）分量不足的                                    ◆          The delivery of potatoes was several kilos light.          送货送来的土豆少了好几公斤。                            gentle        轻柔                    6        ★                  [usually before noun          ]                          gentle or delicate; not using much force            轻柔的；柔和的；不太用力的                                    ◆          She felt a light tap on her shoulder.          她感到有人在她肩上轻轻地拍了一下。                          ◆          the sound of quick light footsteps          轻快的脚步声                          ◆          You only need to apply light pressure.          你只要轻轻地一压就行了。                          ◆          As a boxer, he was always            light on his feet            (= quick and elegant in the way he moved).                    身为拳击手，他的脚步总是十分轻盈。                          OPP                                                    heavy                                                                work/exercise        工作；锻炼                    7        ★                  [usually before noun          ]                          easy to do; not making you tired            容易做的；轻松的；不使人疲劳的                                    ◆          After his accident he was moved to lighter work.          他出事故以后就改做轻活儿了。                          ◆          some light housework          一些轻松的家务活                          ◆          You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise.          你恢复得不错，大概可以做些轻微的运动了。                            not great        不大                    8        ★                  not great in amount, degree, etc.            少量的；程度低的                                    ◆          light traffic          来往车辆稀少                          ◆          The forecast is for light showers.          天气预报有小阵雨。                          ◆          light winds          微风                          ◆          Trading on the stock exchange was light today.          证券交易今日交易量很少。                          OPP                                                    heavy                                                                not severe/serious        不严厉；不严肃                    9                  not severe            不严厉的；轻的                                    ◆          He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a            light sentence.                    他被定了殴打警察罪，然而却得到从轻判处。                            10        ★                  entertaining rather than serious and not needing much mental effort            娱乐性的；消遣性的；轻松的                                    ◆                      light readingfor the beach                    海滩消遣读物                          ◆          a concert of light classical music          古典轻音乐会                            11        ★                  not serious            不严肃的                                    ◆          She kept her tone light.          她一直用温和的语气说话。                          ◆          This programme looks at the            lighter sideof politics.                    这个节目着眼于政治较轻松的方面。                          ◆          We all needed a little            light reliefat the end of a long day            (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring).                    在漫长的一天结束时我们都需要一点轻松的调剂。                          ◆                      On a lighter note,we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers.                    为了轻松一下，我们最后讲一个名叫“嘎嘎”的鸭子的故事来结束今天的新闻报道。                            cheerful        愉快                    12                  [usually before noun          ]                          free from worry; cheerful            无忧无虑的；愉快的；快活的                                    ◆          I left the island with a light heart.          我怀着愉快的心情离开了那个小岛。                            food        食物                    13                  (of a meal          一餐饭          )                          small in quantity            少量的                                    ◆          a            light supper/snack.                    简单的晚餐；小吃                          ◆          I just want something light for lunch.          我午饭稍微吃点就够了。                          OPP                                                    heavy                                                                14                  not containing much fat or not having a strong flavour and therefore easy for the stomach to            digest            不腻的；清淡的；易消化的                                    ◆          Stick to a light diet.          饮食要清淡。                          ☞see also                                                    lite                                                                15                  containing a lot of air            含有许多空气的；松软的                                    ◆          This pastry is so light.          这种酥皮糕点可真松软啊。                            drink        饮料                    16                  low in alcohol            酒精含量低的；低度酒的                                    ◆          a light beer          低度啤酒                            17        (          IndE)                          (of tea or coffee          茶或咖啡          )                          containing a lot of water            淡味的                                    SYN                                                    weak                                                              ◆          I don't like my coffee too light.          我不喜欢喝太淡的咖啡。                          OPP                                                    strong                                                                sleep        睡眠                    18                  [only before noun          ]                          a person in a            lightsleep is easy to wake            睡得不沉的；易醒的                                    ◆          She drifted into a light sleep.          她迷迷糊糊地睡得不沉。                          ◆          I've always been a light sleeper.          我睡觉总是容易醒。                          OPP                                                    deep                                                                                  ▶                light·ness                  noun                          [uncountable          ]                                  ☞see also                                    lightly                                      IDIOMS              be light on sth                              (              BrE)                        to not have enough of sth              不足；缺乏                                            ◆            We seem to be light on fuel.            我们好像燃料不多了。                                      a light touch                              the ability to deal with sth in a delicate and relaxed way              灵巧的处事能力                                            ◆            She handles this difficult subject with a light touch.            她处理起这种难题来得心应手。                                      make ˈlight of sth                              to treat sth as not being important and not serious              轻视；对…等闲视之                                                  make light ˈwork of sth                              to do sth quickly and with little effort              轻而易举地做（某事）                                                  ☞more at                                    hand                                   n.                                  verb        ★                    (              lit        ,        lit                  /          lɪt                    ;            NAmE                    lɪt                    /                    )                      HELP             Lightedis also used for the past tense and past participle, especially in front of nouns.      过去时和过去分词也用 lighted，尤置于名词前。              start to burn        开始燃烧                    1        ★                  [transitive          ]                          lightsth                          to make sth start to burn            点燃；点火                                    ◆          She lit a candle.          她点着了蜡烛。                          ◆          The candles were lit.          蜡烛都点着了。                          ◆          I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn.          我划了根火柴点着了那封信，然后看着它燃烧。                            2        ★                  [intransitive          ]                          to start to burn            开始燃烧；燃起来                                    ◆          The fire wouldn't light.          这火炉点不着。                            give light        照亮                    3        ★                  [transitive                ,         usually passive          ]                          lightsth                          to give light to sth or to a place            照亮；使明亮                                    ◆          The stage was lit by bright spotlights.          舞台上有明亮的聚光灯照亮着。                          ◆                      well/badly litstreets                    灯光明亮的╱昏暗的街道                            4                  [transitive          ]                          lightsth                          (            literary)                    to guide sb with a light            用光指引                                    ◆          Our way was lit by a full moon.          一轮明月照亮了我们的路。                                    PHRASAL VERBS                    ˈlight on/upon sth                              (              literary)                        to see or find sth by accident              偶然遇见；偶尔发现                                            ◆            His eye lit upon a small boat on the horizon.            他无意中看见地平线上有一条小船。                                      ˌlight ˈup | ˌlight sth↔ˈup                  1                      (              informal)                        to begin to smoke a cigarette              开始抽烟                                            ◆            They all lit up as soon as he left the room.            他一离开房间他们就都抽起烟来。                                ◆            He sat back and lit up a cigarette.            他往椅背上一靠，点上烟吸了起来。                                    2                      to become or to make sth become bright with light or colour              （使）光亮，放光彩                                            ◆            There was an explosion and the whole sky lit up.            一声爆炸照亮了整个天空。                                    3                      if sb's eyes or face              light up,or sth              lights them up,they show happiness or excitement              喜形于色；喜气洋洋                                            ◆            His eyes lit up when she walked into the room.            看见她走进房间，他两眼一亮。                                ◆            A smile lit up her face.            她微微一笑，脸上露出了喜色。                                                    adverb                    IDIOMsee                                    travel                                   v.                        WHICH WORD? 词语辨析                                      light / lighting                      ■            The noun              lighthas several different meanings and is used in many phrases.              Lightingcan only be used to talk about the type of light in a place or how lights are used to achieve a particular effect.              名词 light 有几个不同的含义，可用于许多短语中。lighting 只用以指照明或照明技术：                                      ◆              the lighting system              照明系统                                                  ◆              the movie’s interesting lighting effects              这部电影精彩的灯光效果                                                  ◆              The lighting at the disco was fantastic.              迪斯科舞厅里灯光奇幻。                                                      light              /        laɪt                ;          NAmE                laɪt                /                    lit              /        lɪt                ;          NAmE                lɪt                /             light[laɪt]lit, lighting, lights级别:lighter, lightestCET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSj130632363248881441247052713990v2411158771324869830641897894r42224564231766n4649387774564342222669108319499i476058647015628336423126NOUN5342857958ADJ9561631535VERB3331344364PREP6561117246ADV391432118Spoken:340219994lighted[667] lighter[8740] lightest[340] lighting[7267] lights[41654] lit[10157]光(53%)，灯(23%)，光线(6%)，点燃(5%)，照亮(5%)，轻的(2%)，浅色(2%)，明亮的(1%)，清淡的(1%)，浅色的(1%)，轻松的(1%)n.光；光线；灯；打火机；领悟；浅色；天窗adj.轻的；浅色的；明亮的；轻松的；容易的；清淡的vi.点着；变亮；着火vt.照亮；点燃；着火adv.轻地；清楚地；轻便地n.(Light)人名；(英)莱特

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Collins	light ★★★☆☆ 1. BRIGHTNESS OR ILLUMINATION 光亮；照明 2. NOT GREAT IN WEIGHT, AMOUNT, OR INTENSITY 重量、数量或强度不大 3. UNIMPORTANT OR NOT SERIOUS 不重要；不严肃 Part-1 The form lit is the usual past tense and past participle, but the form lighted is also used. 过去式和过去分词形式通常用lit，但亦使用lighted。 1 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]光；光线；光亮 Light is the brightness that lets you see things. Light comes from sources such as the sun, moon, lamps, and fire. [also the N] Cracks of light filtered through the shutters... 斑驳的光线透过百叶窗照射进来。 Light and water in embassy buildings were cut off... 大使馆内的水电都被切断了。 It was difficult to see in the dim light. 光线很昏暗，看不太清楚。 ...ultraviolet light. 紫外线 2 [N-COUNT 可数名词]发光体；光源；（电）灯 A light is something such as an electric lamp which produces light. The janitor comes round to turn the lights out... 看门人巡视一圈，把灯熄灭。 You get into the music, the lights and the people around you. 你融入到音乐、灯光以及身边的人群中。 ...street lights. 街灯 3 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]交通信号灯；红绿灯 You can use lights to refer to a set of traffic lights. ...the heavy city traffic with its endless delays at lights and crossings. 在交通灯和十字路口前长久等待的拥堵的城市车流 4 [VERB 动词]照亮；照耀 If a place or object is lit by something, it has light shining on it. [V n] [V n with n] [V-ed] It was dark and a giant moon lit the road so brightly you could see the landscape clearly... 天黑了，一轮巨大的月亮把道路照得通明，周围的景物可以看得一清二楚。 The room was lit by only the one light... 房间里仅靠这一盏灯照明。 The low sun lit the fortress walls with yellow light. 低悬的太阳将黄灿灿的阳光泻在堡垒的墙壁上。 ...the little lighted space at the bottom of the stairwell. 楼梯井底部的一小块有灯照着的地方 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（清晨或黄昏）天色亮的 If it is light, the sun is providing light at the beginning or end of the day. It was still light when we arrived at Lalong Creek... 我们到达拉隆溪时天还没黑。 He would often rise as soon as it was light and go into the garden. 他经常天一亮就起床去花园。 ...light summer evenings. 天色明亮的夏日黄昏 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（自然）光线充足的 If a room or building is light, it has a lot of natural light in it, for example because it has large windows. It is a light room with tall windows... 这间房有高大的窗子，光线充足。 Her house is light and airy, crisp and clean. 她的房子光线充足，空气流通，清新整洁。 lightness The dark green spare bedroom is in total contrast to the lightness of the large main bedroom. 墨绿色的备用卧室与宽敞明亮的主卧室形成了巨大的反差。 7 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]点燃；点着 If you light something such as a cigarette or fire, or if it lights, it starts burning. [V n] [V] [V-ed] Stephen hunched down to light a cigarette... 斯蒂芬弓着身子点燃一支烟。 If the charcoal does fail to light, use a special liquid spray and light it with a long taper. 要是木炭确实着不了的话，使用一种特殊的液体喷剂，再用长木片将其点燃。 ...a lighted candle. 点着了的蜡烛 8 [N-SING 单数名词]（火柴、打火机等）点火物 If someone asks you for a light, they want a match or cigarette lighter so they can start smoking. [a N] [INFORMAL 非正式] Have you got a light anybody? 你们谁有火吗？ 9 [N-COUNT 可数名词]角度；（事物呈现的）状态 If something is presented in a particular light, it is presented so that you think about it in a particular way or so that it appears to be of a particular nature. [with supp] He has worked hard in recent months to portray New York in a better light. 最近几个月里他努力从更积极的角度来描绘纽约。 10 [N-SING 单数名词]影响 You can refer to the type of influence that something has on situations, people, or things as the light of that situation, person, or thing. [the N of n] [WRITTEN 笔语] ...the harsh light of reality. 现实严酷的一面 11 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]眼光；（个人的）观点，标准 You say that something is done or is acceptable according to someone's lights when you mean that it is done or is acceptable according to their own ideas and standards. [prep poss N] [FORMAL 正式] They can get on with running the school system according to their own lights and in their own interests. 他们可以继续按照自己的想法，依据自己的利益来管理学校系统。 12 [N-SING 单数名词]眼神；目光 If there is a light in someone's eyes, there is an expression in their eyes that shows you the mood they are in or what they are thinking about. [usu N in n] [LITERARY 文] I remembered the curious expectant light in his eyes. 我记得他眼里那好奇而期待的目光。 13 See also:lighter ；lighting ；bright lights ；night light ；pilot light ；red light ； 14 [PHRASE 短语]显露；揭露；为人所知 If something comes to light or is brought to light, it becomes obvious or is made known to a lot of people. [V inflects] Nothing about this sum has come to light... 关于这笔钱人们一无所知。 The truth is unlikely to be brought to light by the promised enquiry. 承诺要进行的调查不太可能揭露真相。 15 [PHRASE 短语]开始明白 If light dawns on you, you begin to understand something after a period of not being able to understand it. [V inflects] At last the light dawned. He was going to marry Phylis! 终于明白过来了——他要和菲莉丝结婚了！ 16 [PHRASE 短语]黎明；破晓 First light is the time in the early morning when light first appears and before the sun rises. [LITERARY 文] Three hours before first light Fuentes gave orders for the evacuation of the camp. 黎明前3个小时富恩特斯下达了撤离营地的命令。 17 [PHRASE 短语]准许；许可 If someone in authority gives you a green light, they give you permission to do something. [PHR after v] The food industry was given a green light to extend the use of these chemicals... 食品业获准继续使用这些化学品。 Other countries are eagerly awaiting an American green light to lift the sanctions altogether. 其他国家正在急切等待美国同意完全撤销制裁。 18 [PREP-PHRASE 短语介词]鉴于；由于；根据 If something is possible in the light of particular information, it is only possible because you have this information. In the light of this information it is now possible to identify a number of key issues. 根据这一信息，现在有可能弄清楚几个关键问题了。 19 [PHRASE 短语]很快入睡；立即失去知觉 If someone goes out like a light, they fall asleep or become unconscious very quickly or immediately. [v-link PHR] [INFORMAL 非正式] 'Why didn't somebody come and tell me?' — 'Because you were out like a light.' “为什么没有人来告诉我？”——“因为你一下就睡过去了。” 20 [PHRASE 短语]重见天日 If you say that an object sees the light of day or sees the light, you mean that it is taken out of the place where it is stored. [V inflects] Museum basements are stacked full of objects which never see the light of day. 博物馆的地下室里堆满了永远不会重见天日的物件。 21 [PHRASE 短语]问世；为公众所知 If something sees the light of day at a particular time, it comes into existence or is made known to the public at that time. [V inflects] This extraordinary document first saw the light of day in 1966. 这份非同寻常的文件第一次公开是在1966年。 22 [PHRASE 短语]明白过来；领悟 If someone sees the light, they finally realize something or change their attitude or way of behaving to a better one. [V inflects] I saw the light and ditched him. 我终于醒悟，甩掉了他。 23 [PHRASE 短语]点燃；点着 If you set light to something, you make it start burning. [V inflects: PHR n] [mainly BRIT 主英] They had poured fuel through the door of the flat and had then set light to it. 他们隔着公寓门往里边倒汽油，然后点着了火。 in AM, use 美国英语用 set fire to 24 [PHRASE 短语]使（某事）显得非常清楚；使人了解（某事） To shed light on ,throw light on, or cast light on something means to make it easier to understand, because more information is known about it. [V inflects] A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question. 新的方法提供了一个答案，并且可能让人们对一个更大的问题有进一步的了解。 25 [PHRASE 短语]隧道尽头的曙光；黑暗尽头的希望 When you talk about the light at the end of the tunnel, you are referring to the end of the difficult or unpleasant situation that you are in at the moment. All I can do is tell her to hold on, that there's light at the end of the tunnel. 我只能告诉她要坚持，让她知道总会柳暗花明的。 26 all sweetness and light→see: sweetness ；相关词组： light on light up light upon Part-2 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]轻的；不重的 Something that is light does not weigh very much, or weighs less than you would expect it to. Modern tennis rackets are now apparently 20 per cent lighter. 现代的网球拍据说比以前的轻20%。 ...weight training with light weights... 轻量负重训练 Try to wear light, loose clothes. 尽量穿轻便宽松的衣服。 lightness The toughness, lightness, strength, and elasticity of whalebone gave it a wide variety of uses. 鲸须既韧又轻，而且强度和弹性大，这些特点使其用途广泛。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]少量的；程度轻的；强度低的 Something that is light is not very great in amount, degree, or intensity. It's a Sunday like any other with the usual light traffic in the city... 这是一个星期天，像任何一个星期天一样，城里的车辆不多。 Trading was very light ahead of yesterday's auction. 昨天拍卖之前的成交量很小。 ...a light breeze. 微风 lightly Put the onions in the pan and cook until lightly browned. 将洋葱放入平底锅内，炒至略呈棕色。 ...the small and lightly armed UN contingent. 联合国轻装小分队 3 [ADJ 形容词]（设备、机器等）轻型的，轻便的 Light equipment and machines are small and easily moved, especially because they are not heavy. [ADJ n] ...a convoy of light armoured vehicles... 轻型装甲车队 They used light machine guns and AK forty-sevens. 他们使用了轻机枪和AK—47步枪。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（土壤）松软的，轻质的 Soil that is light is easy to dig, because it has a loose texture and is not sticky or solid. Less chemical gets into the subsoil which is particularly important with the light, tropical soils. 进入底土的化学物质会减少，这对土质松软的热带土壤而言尤为重要。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（颜色）淡的，浅的 Something that is light is very pale in colour. The walls are light in colour and covered in paper... 墙的颜色素淡，贴了墙纸。 He is light haired with gray eyes. 他浅色头发，灰色眼睛。 Light is also a combining form.（亦可用于构词） We know he has a light green van. 我们知道他有一辆淡绿色小货车。 ...a light blue box. 淡蓝色盒子 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（睡眠）不深的；（人）容易惊醒的 A light sleep is one that is easily disturbed and in which you are often aware of the things around you. If you are a light sleeper, you are easily woken when you are asleep. [ADJ n] She had drifted into a light sleep... 她迷迷糊糊地进入了浅睡。 She was usually a light sleeper. 她通常很容易惊醒。 lightly He was dozing lightly in his chair. 他坐在椅子上半睡半醒地打着盹儿。 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（声音、嗓音等）轻柔的 A light sound, for example someone's voice, is pleasantly quiet. The voice was sweet and light. 那嗓音甜美轻柔。 8 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（餐食）少量的，易消化的 A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest. ...a light, healthy lunch. 量少而健康的午餐 ...wine and cheese or other light refreshment. 酒和奶酪或其他小食品 lightly She found it impossible to eat lightly. 她发现要吃得少简直不可能。 9 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（食物）清淡的，易消化的 Food that is light has a delicate flavour and is easy to digest. Berti's clear tomato soup is deliciously light... 伯蒂做的西红柿清汤清淡可口。 Bake salmon in foil or poach in a light stock for 8-10 minutes. 用箔纸包烤或用清汤蒸煮三文鱼8至10分钟。 ...light table wines. 低度佐餐酒 10 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]不费力的；轻松的 Light work does not involve much physical effort. [usu ADJ n] He was on the training field for some light work yesterday. 昨天他在训练场进行了一些强度较小的训练。 11 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（行为后果、处罚等）轻微的，不严重的 If you describe the result of an action or a punishment as light, you mean that it is less serious or severe than you expected. She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence when her father visited her at the jail. 父亲来探监时，她承认对自己受到的从轻判决感到诧异。 lightly One of the accused got off lightly in exchange for pleading guilty to withholding information from Congress. 其中一名被告承认了对国会隐瞒信息的罪名，从而获得从轻处理。 12 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]轻捷的；轻盈的；用力小的 Movements and actions that are light are graceful or gentle and are done with very little force or effort. Use a light touch when applying cream or make-up... 涂抹乳霜或化妆品时动作要轻。 There was a light knock at the door. 有人在轻轻地敲门。 lightly He kissed her lightly on the mouth... 他轻轻地吻了她的唇。 Knead the dough very lightly. 轻轻地揉面团。 lightness She danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking. 她的舞跳得优雅轻盈，令人惊叹。 13 See also:lighter ； Part-3 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（书、音乐、电影等）消遣性的，娱乐性的，轻松的 If you describe things such as books, music, and films as light, you mean that they entertain you without making you think very deeply. [usu ADJ n] He doesn't like me reading light novels. 他不喜欢我看些消遣小说。 ...light classical music. 轻古典音乐 ...a light entertainment programme. 轻松的娱乐节目 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（说话方式）随意的，不严肃的 If you say something in a light way, you sound as if you think that something is not important or serious. [usu ADJ n] Talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship... 用友好随意的方式跟他谈谈这一关系吧。 Let's finish on a lighter note. 最后，我们谈一个比较轻松的话题吧。 lightly 'Once a detective, always a detective,' he said lightly. “一日为侦探，终生为侦探，”他满不在意地说。 lightness 'I'm not an authority on them,' Jessica said with forced lightness. “我又不是这些方面的权威，”杰茜卡故作轻松地说。 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（通常用于否定句）轻微的，不重要的 If you say that something is not a light matter, you mean that it should be treated or considered as being important and serious. [usu with brd-neg] It can be no light matter for the Home Office that so many young prisoners should have wanted to kill or injure themselves. 竟然有那么多的年轻囚犯试图自杀或自残，内政部决不可等闲视之。 lightly His allegations cannot be lightly dismissed. 不能把他提出的指控当儿戏。 4 [PHRASE 短语]轻视；对…不在乎；视…为微不足道 If you make light of something, you treat it as though it is not serious or important, when in fact it is. [V inflects] Roberts attempted to make light of his discomfort. 罗伯茨试图轻描淡写自己的不适。 5 See also:lighter ； to make light work of→see: work ；
Oxford	light ★ / laɪt ; NAmE laɪt / noun , adjective , verb , adverb light lights lit lighted lighting noun ★ _cycles_comp.jpg _light.jpg from sun/lamps 太阳；灯 1 ★ [uncountable ] the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things 光；光线；光亮 ◆ bright/dim light 明亮╱暗淡的光线 ◆ a room with good natural light 采光好的房间 ◆ in the fading light of a summer's evening 在夏天渐渐暗淡的暮色中 ◆ The light was beginning to fail (= it was beginning to get dark). 天色渐暗。 ◆ She could just see by the light ofthe candle. 她藉着烛光勉强能看见。 ◆ Bring it into the lightso I can see it. 把它拿到亮的地方，好让我看见。 ◆ a beam/ray of light 一束╱一缕光线 ◆ The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). 刀子被光线一照闪闪发亮。 ☞see also first light 2 ★ [countable ] a particular type of lightwith its own colour and qualities （具有某种颜色和特性的）光 ◆ A cold grey light crept under the curtains. 一丝幽暗阴冷的光从窗帘下面透过来。 ☞see also the Northern Lights lamp 灯 3 ★ [countable ] a thing that produces light, especially an electric light 发光体；光源；（尤指）电灯 ◆ to turn/switch the lights on/off 开╱关灯 ◆ to turn out the light(s) 把灯关掉 ◆ Suddenly all the lights went out. 突然间所有的灯都灭了。 ◆ It was an hour before the lights came onagain. 一个小时后灯才再亮了。 ◆ to turn down/dim the lights 把灯光调暗 ◆ A light was still burning in the bedroom. 卧室里依然亮着灯。 ◆ ceiling/wall lights 顶灯；壁灯 ◆ Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights)are green. 不用停车，是绿灯。 ◆ Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. 开车前要检查一下，灯一定都要运作正常。 ☞see also brake light , green light , headlight , leading light , red light for cigarette 香烟 4 ★ [singular ] a match or device with which you can light a cigarette 火柴；打火机；点火器 ◆ ( BrE) Have you got a light? 你有火儿吗？ ◆ ( NAmE, BrE) Do you have a light? 你有火儿吗？ expression in eyes 眼神 5 [singular ] an expression in sb's eyes which shows what they are thinking or feeling 眼神 ◆ There was a soft light in her eyes as she looked at him. 她望着他，眼神很温柔。 in picture 图画 6 [uncountable ] light colours in a picture, which contrast with darker ones （图画中和暗色对比的）亮色，浅色 ◆ the artist's use of light and shade 画家对明暗对比手法的运用 window 窗户 7 [countable ] ( architecture 建 ) a window or an opening to allow light in 窗；窗户；光线进口；采光孔 ◆ leaded lights 花饰铅条窗 ☞see also skylight IDIOMS according to sb's/sth's ˈlights ( formal) according to the standards which sb sets for himself or herself 根据…的标准；在…看来 be/go out like a ˈlight ( informal) to go to sleep very quickly 很快入睡 be in sb's ˈlight to be between sb and a source of light 挡住某人的光线 ◆ Could you move—you're in my light. 挪动一下好吗？你挡住我的光线了。 bring sth to ˈlight to make new information known to people 揭露；披露；暴露；揭发 ◆ These facts have only just been brought to light. 这些事实刚刚才被披露出来。 cast/shed/throw ˈlight on sth to make a problem, etc. easier to understand 使（问题等）较容易理解 ◆ Recent research has thrown new light on the causes of the disease. 最近的研究可以使人进一步了解导致这种疾病的原因。 come to ˈlight to become known to people 为人所知；变得众所周知；暴露 ◆ New evidence has recently come to light. 新的证据最近已披露出来。 in ˌa good, bad, favourable, etc. ˈlight if you see sth or put sth in a good, bad, etc. light,it seems good, bad, etc. 从好（或坏、有利等）的角度 ◆ You must not view what happened in a negative light. 你切切不要从负面的角度来看待所发生的事。 ◆ They want to present their policies in the best possible light. 他们想尽可能从好的方面来介绍他们的政策。 in the light of sth ( BrE) ( NAmE in light of sth ) after considering sth 考虑到；鉴于 ◆ He rewrote the book in the light of further research. 他根据进一步的研究重写了那部书。 the lights are ˈon but nobody's ˈhome ( saying, humorous) used to describe sb who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attention 稀里糊涂；没头脑；心不在焉 light at the end of the ˈtunnel something that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation 快要熬出头了；曙光在即 (the) light ˈdawned (on sb) somebody suddenly understood or began to understand sth 豁然开朗；恍然大悟 ◆ I puzzled over the problem for ages before the light suddenly dawned. 我对这个问题冥思苦想了很久才豁然开朗。 the light of sb's ˈlife the person sb loves more than any other 心爱的人；心肝宝贝 run a (red) ˈlight \| run the ˈlights ( both especially NAmE) ( BrE also jump the ˈlights ) ( informal) to fail to stop at a red traffic light 闯红灯 see the ˈlight 1 to finally understand or accept sth, especially sth obvious 终于领悟，最终明白，最后接受（尤指显而易见的事） 2 to begin to believe in a religion 开始信教；皈依宗教 see the ˈlight (of ˈday) to begin to exist or to become publicly known about 开始存在；问世；开始为人所知 ◆ He's written a lot of good material that has never seen the light of day. 他写了许多鲜为人知的好材料。 set ˈlight to sth ( especially BrE) to make sth start burning 点燃；引火烧 SYN ignite ◆ A spark from the fire had set light to a rug. 从火炉迸出的火星点燃了地毯。 ☞more at bright adj. , cold adj. , hide v. , jump v. , sweetness adjective ★ ( light·er , light·est ) with natural light 自然光 1 ★ full of light; having the natural light of day 充满亮光的；明亮的；有自然光的 ◆ We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. 明天早晨天一亮我们就出发。 ◆ It gets lightat about 5 o'clock. 大约 5 点钟天就亮了。 ◆ It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. 大楼顶层是一套宽敞明亮的房子。 OPP dark colours 颜色 2 ★ pale in colour 浅色的；淡色的 ◆ light blue eyes 浅蓝色的眼睛 ◆ Lighter shades suit you best. 较浅色的衣服对你最合适。 ◆ People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. 肤色白晰的人应当避免穿浅色衣服。 OPP dark weight 重量 3 ★ easy to lift or move; not weighing very much 轻的；轻便的；不太重的 ◆ Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. 新型的摄像机很轻，容易携带。 ◆ Carry this bag—it's the lightest. 你拿这个包，它最轻。 ◆ He's lost a lot of weight—he's three kilos lighter than he was. 他的体重减了许多，比以前轻了三公斤。 ◆ The little girl was as light as a feather. 那小女孩轻得很。 ◆ The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. 用铝制作比用钢制作重量要轻 12%。 OPP heavy 4 ★ [usually before noun ] of less than average or usual weight （比平均或平常重量）轻的 ◆ light summer clothes 轻薄的夏装 ◆ Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge. 只有轻型车辆才准许通过那座旧桥。 OPP heavy 5 used with a unit of weight to say that sth weighs less than it should do （与重量单位连用）分量不足的 ◆ The delivery of potatoes was several kilos light. 送货送来的土豆少了好几公斤。 gentle 轻柔 6 ★ [usually before noun ] gentle or delicate; not using much force 轻柔的；柔和的；不太用力的 ◆ She felt a light tap on her shoulder. 她感到有人在她肩上轻轻地拍了一下。 ◆ the sound of quick light footsteps 轻快的脚步声 ◆ You only need to apply light pressure. 你只要轻轻地一压就行了。 ◆ As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). 身为拳击手，他的脚步总是十分轻盈。 OPP heavy work/exercise 工作；锻炼 7 ★ [usually before noun ] easy to do; not making you tired 容易做的；轻松的；不使人疲劳的 ◆ After his accident he was moved to lighter work. 他出事故以后就改做轻活儿了。 ◆ some light housework 一些轻松的家务活 ◆ You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise. 你恢复得不错，大概可以做些轻微的运动了。 not great 不大 8 ★ not great in amount, degree, etc. 少量的；程度低的 ◆ light traffic 来往车辆稀少 ◆ The forecast is for light showers. 天气预报有小阵雨。 ◆ light winds 微风 ◆ Trading on the stock exchange was light today. 证券交易今日交易量很少。 OPP heavy not severe/serious 不严厉；不严肃 9 not severe 不严厉的；轻的 ◆ He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence. 他被定了殴打警察罪，然而却得到从轻判处。 10 ★ entertaining rather than serious and not needing much mental effort 娱乐性的；消遣性的；轻松的 ◆ light readingfor the beach 海滩消遣读物 ◆ a concert of light classical music 古典轻音乐会 11 ★ not serious 不严肃的 ◆ She kept her tone light. 她一直用温和的语气说话。 ◆ This programme looks at the lighter sideof politics. 这个节目着眼于政治较轻松的方面。 ◆ We all needed a little light reliefat the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). 在漫长的一天结束时我们都需要一点轻松的调剂。 ◆ On a lighter note,we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. 为了轻松一下，我们最后讲一个名叫“嘎嘎”的鸭子的故事来结束今天的新闻报道。 cheerful 愉快 12 [usually before noun ] free from worry; cheerful 无忧无虑的；愉快的；快活的 ◆ I left the island with a light heart. 我怀着愉快的心情离开了那个小岛。 food 食物 13 (of a meal 一餐饭 ) small in quantity 少量的 ◆ a light supper/snack. 简单的晚餐；小吃 ◆ I just want something light for lunch. 我午饭稍微吃点就够了。 OPP heavy 14 not containing much fat or not having a strong flavour and therefore easy for the stomach to digest 不腻的；清淡的；易消化的 ◆ Stick to a light diet. 饮食要清淡。 ☞see also lite 15 containing a lot of air 含有许多空气的；松软的 ◆ This pastry is so light. 这种酥皮糕点可真松软啊。 drink 饮料 16 low in alcohol 酒精含量低的；低度酒的 ◆ a light beer 低度啤酒 17 ( IndE) (of tea or coffee 茶或咖啡 ) containing a lot of water 淡味的 SYN weak ◆ I don't like my coffee too light. 我不喜欢喝太淡的咖啡。 OPP strong sleep 睡眠 18 [only before noun ] a person in a lightsleep is easy to wake 睡得不沉的；易醒的 ◆ She drifted into a light sleep. 她迷迷糊糊地睡得不沉。 ◆ I've always been a light sleeper. 我睡觉总是容易醒。 OPP deep ▶ light·ness noun [uncountable ] ☞see also lightly IDIOMS be light on sth ( BrE) to not have enough of sth 不足；缺乏 ◆ We seem to be light on fuel. 我们好像燃料不多了。 a light touch the ability to deal with sth in a delicate and relaxed way 灵巧的处事能力 ◆ She handles this difficult subject with a light touch. 她处理起这种难题来得心应手。 make ˈlight of sth to treat sth as not being important and not serious 轻视；对…等闲视之 make light ˈwork of sth to do sth quickly and with little effort 轻而易举地做（某事） ☞more at hand n. verb ★ ( lit , lit / lɪt ; NAmE lɪt / ) HELP Lightedis also used for the past tense and past participle, especially in front of nouns. 过去时和过去分词也用 lighted，尤置于名词前。 start to burn 开始燃烧 1 ★ [transitive ] lightsth to make sth start to burn 点燃；点火 ◆ She lit a candle. 她点着了蜡烛。 ◆ The candles were lit. 蜡烛都点着了。 ◆ I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. 我划了根火柴点着了那封信，然后看着它燃烧。 2 ★ [intransitive ] to start to burn 开始燃烧；燃起来 ◆ The fire wouldn't light. 这火炉点不着。 give light 照亮 3 ★ [transitive , usually passive ] lightsth to give light to sth or to a place 照亮；使明亮 ◆ The stage was lit by bright spotlights. 舞台上有明亮的聚光灯照亮着。 ◆ well/badly litstreets 灯光明亮的╱昏暗的街道 4 [transitive ] lightsth ( literary) to guide sb with a light 用光指引 ◆ Our way was lit by a full moon. 一轮明月照亮了我们的路。 PHRASAL VERBS ˈlight on/upon sth ( literary) to see or find sth by accident 偶然遇见；偶尔发现 ◆ His eye lit upon a small boat on the horizon. 他无意中看见地平线上有一条小船。 ˌlight ˈup \| ˌlight sth↔ˈup 1 ( informal) to begin to smoke a cigarette 开始抽烟 ◆ They all lit up as soon as he left the room. 他一离开房间他们就都抽起烟来。 ◆ He sat back and lit up a cigarette. 他往椅背上一靠，点上烟吸了起来。 2 to become or to make sth become bright with light or colour （使）光亮，放光彩 ◆ There was an explosion and the whole sky lit up. 一声爆炸照亮了整个天空。 3 if sb's eyes or face light up,or sth lights them up,they show happiness or excitement 喜形于色；喜气洋洋 ◆ His eyes lit up when she walked into the room. 看见她走进房间，他两眼一亮。 ◆ A smile lit up her face. 她微微一笑，脸上露出了喜色。 adverb IDIOMsee travel v. WHICH WORD? 词语辨析 light / lighting ■ The noun lighthas several different meanings and is used in many phrases. Lightingcan only be used to talk about the type of light in a place or how lights are used to achieve a particular effect. 名词 light 有几个不同的含义，可用于许多短语中。lighting 只用以指照明或照明技术： ◆ the lighting system 照明系统 ◆ the movie’s interesting lighting effects 这部电影精彩的灯光效果 ◆ The lighting at the disco was fantastic. 迪斯科舞厅里灯光奇幻。 light / laɪt ; NAmE laɪt / lit / lɪt ; NAmE lɪt /
LDC	light1 noun light2 adjective light3 verb light4 adverb lightlight1 /laɪt/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1natural/artificial light a)[uncountable] the energy from the Sun, a flame, a lamp etc that allows you to see things: We saw a flash of light.in/by the light of something Everything looked grey in the dim light of the oil lamp. I read by the light of the fire.in/into the light The man moved forward into the light. b)[countable] a particular type of light, with its own particular colour, level of brightness etc: The colours look different in different lights.2lamp/electric light etc [countable] a)something that produces light, especially electric light, to help you to see: Ahead of us we could see the lights of the city. We’re having a mixture of wall lights and ceiling lights in different parts of the house.turn/switch/put on a light I switched on the light in the bedroom.turn/switch/put off a light Don’t forget to switch the lights off when you go out.turn/switch/put out a light Can you turn the light out downstairs?a light is/comes/goes on The lights in the office were still on. The street lights were just beginning to come on. He left a light on in the kitchen.a light is off/out Make sure all the lights are off when you leave. Suddenly all the lights in the house went out. Can you turn the light down (=make it less bright) a bit? → the bright lights at bright(14) b)something such as a lamp that you can carry to give you light: Shine a light over here, will you?3traffic control [countable usually plural] one of a set of red, green, and yellow lights used for controlling traffic SYN traffic lights: We waited for the lights to change. Eventually the lights turned green. The driver had failed to stop at a red light. → green light 4on a vehicle [countable usually plural] one of the lights on a car, bicycle etc that help you to see at night: He was dazzled by the lights of oncoming traffic. You’ve left your lights on. → brake light , headlight , parking light 5first light literary the time when light first appears in the morning sky: We set out at first light the next day.6be/stand in somebody’s light to prevent someone from getting all the light they need to see or do something: Could you move to the left a little – you’re standing in my light.7for a cigarette a light a match or something else to light a cigarette: Have you got a light, please?8in somebody’s eyes [singular] literary an expression in someone’s eyes that shows an emotion or intention SYN gleam: There was a murderous light in his eyes.9set light to something to make something start burning: The candle fell over and set light to the barn.10come to light/be brought to light if new information comes to light, it becomes known: This evidence did not come to light until after the trial. The mistake was only brought to light some years later.11throw/shed/cast light on something to provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand: Melanie was able to shed some light on the situation. These discoveries may throw new light on the origins of the universe.12in the light of something British English, in light of something American English if you do or decide something in the light of something else, you do it after considering that thing: In light of this tragic event, we have canceled the 4th of July celebrations.13in a new/different/bad etc light if someone or something is seen or shown in a particular light, people can see that particular part of their character: I suddenly saw my father in a new light. This incident will put the company in a very bad light.14see the light a)to suddenly understand something: At last doctors have seen the light! b)to begin to believe in a religion very strongly15see the light (of day) a)if an object sees the light of day, it is taken from the place where it has been hidden, and becomes publicly known: Some of these documents will probably never see the light of day. b)if a law, decision etc sees the light of day, it comes into existence for the first time16light at the end of the tunnel something that gives you hope for the future after a long and difficult period: It’s been a hard few months, but we’re finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.17have your name in lights informal to be successful and famous in theatre or films18go/be out like a light informal to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired: I went straight to bed and went out like a light.19a leading light in/of something informal someone who is important in a particular organization: She’s one of the leading lights of the local dramatic society.20the light of somebody’s life the person that someone loves more than anyone else: Her son was the light of her life.21window [countable] a window in a roof or wall that allows light into a room → hide your light under a bushel at bushel , red-light district , → be all sweetness and light at sweetness(3) , → in the cold light of day at cold1(9) COLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + lightbright/strong· The light was so bright he had to shut his eyes.blinding/dazzling (=extremely bright)· The white buildings reflected a blinding light.dim (=not bright)· Gradually her eyes became accustomed to the dim light.good (=bright enough)· Stand over here where the light is good.poor/bad (=not bright enough)· The light was too poor for me to read.soft/warm (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange)· the soft light of the candlescold/harsh (=light that seems slightly blue)· the cold light of the moonthe morning/dawn light· The flowers glowed brightly in the morning light.natural light (=light produced by the sun)· The only natural light came from two high windows.artificial light (=light produced by lamps)· The office was windowless, lit only by artificial light.verbslight shines· The light from the streetlamp shone through the curtains.light comes from somewhere· The only light came from the fire.light streams/floods in (=a large amount of light comes in)· Light streamed in through the window.light falls on/across etc something· The light fell on her book.light illuminates something formal (=makes it bright or able to be seen)· The light from the screen illuminated the people gathered round it.the light is fading (=it is getting darker as the sun is going down)produce light (also emit light technical)· the light produced by the suncast light (=send light onto something)· the gold circle of light cast by the lampreflect light· Snow reflects a lot of light.something is bathed in light literary (=something has a lot of light shining on it)· The fields and woods were bathed in golden light.phrasesa beam/ray/shaft of light (=a thin line of light)· There was a shaft of light from the doorway.a flash of light (=a bright light that appears suddenly for a very short time)· A flash of light caught his attention.a pool/circle of light (=an area of light)· They stood in the pool of light cast by the streetlamp.THESAURUS– Meaning 2light something that produces light, especially electric light, to help you to see: · She switched the kitchen light on.· The lights in the house were all off.lamp an object that produces light by using electricity, oil, or gas – often used in names of lights: · a bedside lamp· a street lamp· a desk lamp· a table lamp· an old oil lamp· a paraffin lamplantern a lamp that you can carry, consisting of a metal container with glass sides that surrounds a flame or light: · The miners used lanterns which were lit by candles.torch British English, flashlight American English a small electric lamp that you carry in your hand: · We shone our torches around the cavern.candle a stick of wax with a string through the middle, which you burn to give light: · The restaurant was lit by candles.bulb the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from: · a 100 watt bulb· an energy-saving light bulbon a carheadlight (also headlamp) one of the two large lights at the front of a vehicle: · It was getting dark so she switched the headlights on.sidelight British English, parking light American English one of the two small lights next to the main lights, at the front and back of a cartail light one of the two red lights at the back of a vehicleindicator British English, turn signal American English one of the lights on a car that flash to show which way the car is turning light1 noun light2 adjective light3 verb light4 adverb lightlight2 ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative lighter, superlative lightest) Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 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 colour 2daylight 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 bright 4not 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 , lightweight2 5not 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-hearted 23soil light soil is easy to break into small pieces OPP heavy: Carrots grow well in light soils.—lightness noun [uncountable]: a lightness of touch light1 noun light2 adjective light3 verb light4 adverb lightlight3 ●●● S2 W3 verb (past tense and past participle lit or lighted) Word Origin Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[intransitive, transitive] to start to burn, or to make something start to burn: He stopped to light a cigarette. I lit the fire and poured a drink. I couldn’t get the candles to light.2[transitive] to provide light for a placebe lit by/with something The room was lit by one large, central light. The porch is always well lit at night. The kitchen was warm and brightly lit. a poorly lit car parkGRAMMAR Light is usually passive in this meaning.3light the/somebody’s way to provide light for someone while they are going somewhere: We had only a few torches between us to light the way.light on/upon phrasal verb literary1to notice or find something by chance: His eye lit on a ruby ring. I thought I might have lit upon an ancient manuscript.2if a bird or insect lights on something, it stops flying and stands on itlight out phrasal verb American English informal to run away, especially because you are afraidlight up phrasal verb1light something ↔ up to give light to a place or to shine light on something: The flames lit up the sky. The fountain is lit up at night.2to become bright with light or colour: At night the harbour lights up. As the screen lit up, he typed in his password.3a)if someone’s face or eyes light up, they show pleasure, excitement etclight up with His eyes lit up with laughter. Her face lit up with pleasure. b)light something ↔ up to make someone’s face or eyes show pleasure or excitement: Suddenly a smile lit up her face. A mischievous gleam lit up her eyes.4informal to light a cigarette: I watched Paul light up again. light1 noun light2 adjective light3 verb light4 adverb lightlight4 adverb Collocations Phrases Word family → travel light at travel1(1)
WDF	light [laɪt]lit, lighting, lights级别:lighter, lightest CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS j1306 32363 2488 8144 12470 5271 3990 v2411 15877 1324 8698 3064 1897 894 r42224 56 4 23 17 6 6 n464 93877 7456 43422 22669 10831 9499 i4760 5864 701 562 833 642 3126 NOUN534 2857958 ADJ956 1631535 VERB3331 344364 PREP6561 117246 ADV39143 2118 Spoken: 340219994 lighted[667] lighter[8740] lightest[340] lighting[7267] lights[41654] lit[10157] 光(53%)，灯(23%)，光线(6%)，点燃(5%)，照亮(5%)，轻的(2%)，浅色(2%)，明亮的(1%)，清淡的(1%)，浅色的(1%)，轻松的(1%) n.光；光线；灯；打火机；领悟；浅色；天窗 adj.轻的；浅色的；明亮的；轻松的；容易的；清淡的 vi.点着；变亮；着火 vt.照亮；点燃；着火 adv.轻地；清楚地；轻便地 n.(Light)人名；(英)莱特

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