词组 | light |
释义 | noun | adjective light1 /laɪt/ noun 1. brightness from the sun, a flame, a lamp etcadjectives/nouns + lightbright/strong light The light was so bright he had to shut his eyes.blinding/dazzling light (=extremely bright, so that you cannot see properly) The white buildings reflected a blinding light.dim light (=not bright) Gradually her eyes became accustomed to the dim light.poor/bad light (=not bright enough) The light was too poor for me to read.good light (=bright enough) Stand over here where the light is good.soft/warm light (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange) Her face was beautiful in the soft light of the candles.cold/harsh light (=light that seems slightly blue) Under the cold light of the moon, he built a fire.the morning light The flowers glowed brightly in the morning light.natural light (=from the sun, not electric lights) The only natural light came from two high windows.artificial light (=produced by electric lights) The office was windowless, lit only by artificial light.Sunlight, moonlight, firelight, and candlelight are written as one word.light + verbslight shines Light from the sun shines on the earth.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 sth The light of the moon fell on her face.the light is fading (=it is getting darker as the sun is going down) The light was fading and we decided to go indoors.light illuminates sth (=makes it bright or able to be seen) The light from the screen illuminated the people gathered round it.verbs + lightproduce light also emit light formal The bulbs don’t produce much light.reflect light Snow reflects a lot of light.block (out) the light (=stop light reaching a place) Move away from the window – you’re blocking out the light.sth is bathed in light literary (=something has a lot of light shining on it) The fields and woods were bathed in golden light.cast light formal (=send light onto something) The lamp cast a gold circle of light.prepositionslight from sth The light from a torch was all they had to guide them.in the light It’s a picture of a forest in the warm light of evening.into the light The man moved forward into the light.by the light of sth (=using a particular light to do something) I read by the light of the fire.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 was followed by a deafening sound as the bomb exploded.a pool/circle of light (=an area of light) They stood in the pool of light cast by the streetlamp.a source of light also a light source (=something that produces light) The only source of light was a candle.2. something that produces light, especially electric lightadjectives/nouns + lighta light is on All the lights in the house were on.a light is off/out Most people sleep with the light off.the bedroom/kitchen/bathroom etc light She could see that his bedroom light was on.an electric light He fitted an electric light inside the cupboard.a neon light (=using a gas to produce bright light used in advertising signs) I love the neon lights of Las Vegas.a bedside light She switched off the bedside light and went to sleep.a wall/ceiling light We’re having a mixture of wall lights and ceiling lights in different parts of the house.a warning light A warning light comes on if the engine gets too hot.Streetlight, headlight, and spotlight are written as one word.verbs + lightturn on/switch on a light Switch the light on, please.turn off/switch off the light To save energy, turn the light off when you leave a room.leave the light on You’ve left the bathroom light on.shine a light somewhere The policeman shone a light down the hallway.dim a light (=make it shine less brightly) Most flights dim the lights for takeoff and landing.light + verbsa light goes out/goes off Suddenly all the lights in the house went out.a light comes on/goes on (=starts working) The light comes on automatically when you open the fridge door.a light glows/shines There were a few houses, their lights shining on the hillside.a light flashes A police car arrived with its blue lights flashing.a light flickers (=goes on and off repeatedly) The light flickered, and then came on.THESAURUS: light lamp an object that produces light by using electricity, oil, or gas – often used in names of lights: He switched on his bedside lamp. | The street lamps come on when it starts to get dark (=start working). | a desk lamp | a table lamp | an old oil lamp lantern 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 BrE flashlight AmE a small electric lamp that you carry in your hand: We shone our torches around the cave. | He was reading by torch in bed. 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 bulb | The light bulb in the hall needs changing.on a car headlight 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 BrE parking light AmE one of the two small lights next to the main lights, at the front and back of a car tail light one of the two red lights at the back of a vehicle indicator BrE turn signal AmE one of the lights on a car that flash to show which way the car is turning noun | adjective light2 /laɪt/ adjective 1. not heavyadverbsvery light These scissors are very light and easy to use.quite/fairly light When I swung the golf club, it felt quite light.relatively light When you start training, use relatively light weights.surprisingly light This guitar is compact and surprisingly light.verbsfeel light The box felt lighter than I expected.phrasesas light as a feather (=extremely light) I’ll carry you – you’re as light as a feather.light in weight This type of plastic is immensely strong but light in weight.THESAURUS: light lightweightmaterial | fabric | nylon | plastic | aluminium | suit | jacket lightweight materials, clothing, or equipment weigh less than average: They wear special boots made of lightweight materials. | This bag is made from a strong lightweight nylon. | A lightweight linen suit is appropriate for a summer wedding.ANTONYMS → heavy (1)2. not darkverbsit is light Let’s go now, while it's still light.it gets light It gets light very early at this time of year.the sky turns light also the sky grows light especially literary It was 5 a.m. and the sky was just turning light.it stays light also remain light formal In midsummer it stays light until nearly midnight.THESAURUS: light → bright (1)ANTONYMS → dark (1)3. not severe, or not great in amount or degree nounsa light punishment/penalty A small fine seems an extremely light punishment.a light sentence (=a light punishment given by a judge, usually a period of time in prison) Burglars and muggers usually only get a light sentence.light rain/snow There will be some light rain followed by sunny periods.light traffic The traffic was surprisingly light in the rush hour.light casualties (=a small number of people injured or killed) The US forces suffered only light casualties.light use The equipment is only built for light use.ANTONYMS → heavy (2) |
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