| 词组 | light up |
| 释义 | light up 1. light up sth • light sth up to make something bright with light or to shine light on something: ▪ There was a storm that lit up the night sky all over Colorado. ▪ In the centre of the town the main streets were all lit up for Christmas. ▪ The sun shone on her head, lighting up her hair. 2. light up • light up sth • light sth up if your face or eyes light up, or a smile lights up your face, you suddenly look very pleased, happy or excited: ▪ Steve's eyes lit up as he described his new project. ▪ Suddenly we saw him coming towards us, a smile lighting up his face. + with ▪ Bella's face lit up with pleasure at the thought of a holiday. 3. light up • light up sth not passive informal to light a cigarette, pipe etc and begin to smoke it: ▪ She took a cigarette from the pack, lit up and offered them around. ▪ Watson sat down at a table and lit up his pipe. 4. light up if something lights up, it begins to shine brightly, because lights inside it start working: ▪ If anybody tries to enter the building at night, the whole place lights up and an alarm goes off. ▪ The computer screen lit up and Jonathon typed in a code. 5. light up sth to make a place seem happier or more interesting and attractive: ▪ A smile from Jimmy always seemed to light up the world. ▪ Vita was a fascinating woman. Her presence lit up the room. light up sb's life (=make someone's life happier and more interesting) ▪ Just the thought of her lit up his life. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑brighten up |
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