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idiomlightbring sth to lightFind out to do something that makes people understand or hear about new information:Historical research brings to light many interesting facts about specific causes of events.I hope my execution will bring to light the injustice of capital punishment and the need to abolish it.come to light: The jury were told that details of the attack came to light after a second girl had made claims against the defendant. —compare shed new light on sthgive sb/sth the green light(also give sb/sth a green light)to give someone permission to do something that they are planning to do or have asked to do ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:By that time, Congress had given Clinton the green light to begin negotiations.We know we will get the contract, if the development on Eastern Avenue is given the green light.get the green light: Women who wanted to become Anglican priests finally got the green light after years of struggle.sth is a green light: Abolishing the Employment and Wages Council would be a green light to employers who want to exploit workers.sb hides his/her light under a bushelused in order to say that someone is afraid to show their abilities and skills to other people:If I have any criticism of our organization, it's that we've been hiding our light under a bushel for too long.Holbrook was never one to hide his creative light under a bushel; he was involved in every part of the film-making process.in the cold light of dayif you think about a difficult or exciting situation in the cold light of day, you think about it later when you are calm enough to understand the true meaning of it:In the cold light of day, the arguments all seemed so ridiculous.You've been playing and training for three years without stopping. In the cold light of day you'll come to realise that you just cannot do it all the time.a leading light in/of sthimportant used about someone who is important in a particular group:Morris had graduated through journalism to publishing, and was now a leading light in a go-ahead new publishing house.David applied to be a hostel leader and was interviewed by Mrs Rosen and other leading lights of the Jewish community.the light at the end of the tunnelhope for the future, after a long and difficult period when you have not been hopeful:I've had a hard time since I started working again, and it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now.The director of the International Rescue Committee in New York, calls the shortage of food and water, "...utterly desperate. There is no light at the end of the tunnel."the light of sb's lifelove the person someone loves most:Oh, yes, he was the light of my life at one time, was Les Machin.Iris was his only child, the light of his life.make light of sthto talk or behave as if something that is important or serious is unimportant or funny:I don't want to make light of a decision like this. I know having a baby changes your life."What's wrong?" said Marissa. "Nothing," he said, trying to make light of it, "I just thought the party might be getting a little too exciting, that's all."be out like a lightspoken to go to sleep very quickly, and sleep very deeply:"I didn't sleep very well, did you?" "Oh yeah, I was out like a light."When I sleep at John's, I'm out like a light because it's so warm.put sb/sth in a new, good, bad etc light(also show sb/sth in a new, good, bad etc light)to make someone or something seem new, good, etc:She says most of her collection of books and pictures puts Afro-American history in a new, more positive light.The application form will give the interviewer a picture of you before you arrive, so it is very important that you complete it to show yourself in the best light.see sb/sth in a different, new, bad etc light(also view sb/sth in a different, new, bad etc light)to begin to understand someone or something in a different, new etc way:Couples who live together before the wedding see marriage in a different light from those who don't.I hope that people who employ me in the future will view my two years of travelling experiences in a positive light.see the lightto suddenly understand or believe something, especially something that other people have been trying to persuade you to understand or believe:Herrera knew if he could just get the public to see the light, he could get a bill legalizing marijuana to the vote.It's taken me two years of living together to see the light, but I think we should get married - if you still want to, that is.sth sees the light of dayif information or an object sees the light of day, it is not kept secret or hidden any more, and becomes known or seen:The recordings and videotapes are expected to see the light of day when the trial begins on Monday.That's nine important articles that will never see the light of day, and that's a pity.shed (new) light on sth(also throw (new) light on sth)to provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand:Our first witness is likely to shed some light on the events just before Hazelwood's disappearance.The study certainly throws new light on the capabilities of these elderly patients.

light

1. mod. alcohol intoxicated. I began to feel a little light along about the fourth beer.

2. n. an eye. (Crude. Usually plural.) You want I should poke your lights out?

3. n. a police car. A couple of lights turned the corner just as the robbers were pulling away.

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(all) sweetness and light
(as) light as a feather
(as) light as air
a heavy purse makes a light heart
a leading light
a light bulb goes off in (one's) brain
a light bulb goes off in (one's) head
a light bulb goes on in (one's) brain
a light bulb goes on in (one's) head
a light purse makes a heavy heart
a light touch
a light-bulb moment
all sweetness and light
at first light
be all sweetness and light
be as light as a feather
be in (one's) light
be in somebody's light
be light on
be light on (one's) feet
be light on (something)
be light on something
be light on your feet
be light years away
be light years away from
be light-headed
be out like a light
be the light of (one's) life
be/go out like a light
begin to see the light
bring something to light
bring to light
candlelight
cast (some) light on (something)
cast (some) light upon (something)
cast/shed/throw light on something
come to light
cut out
feel light-headed
fire under
first see the light of day
fly light
gaslight
get off light
get the green light
give (one) the green light
give somebody/get the green light
give someone/something the green light
go easy
go light on
go light on (someone)
go light on (something)
go out like a light
green light
green light, get/give the
green light, the
guiding light
have a light bulb go off (in (one's) head)
have a light bulb go off in (one's) brain
have a light bulb go on (in (one's) head)
have a light bulb go on in (one's) brain
have a light heart
have a light-bulb moment
heavy heart, with a
hide (one's) light under a bushel
hide light under a bushel
hide one's light under a bushel
hide one's light under a bushel, to
hide your light under a bushel
idiot light
in (the) light of (something)
in a (kind of) light
in a bad light
in a good light
in a good, bad, favourable, etc. light
in light of
in the cold light of day
in the light of something
in the limelight
jump the light(s)
lace into
leading light
let there be light
light
light (one's) fire
light (something) with (something)
light (up)on
light a fire under
light a fire under (someone or something)
light a fire under someone
light as a feather
light as air/a feather
light at the end of a tunnel, (see) the
light at the end of the tunnel
light bucket
light bulb
light dawned
light dawned, the
light dawns
light dawns (on one)
light heart
light in the loafers
light into
light into (someone or something)
light into someone
light on
light out
light purse makes a heavy heart
light relief
light stuff
light the (blue) touch paper
light the blue touch paper
light the fuse
light touch
light up
light with
make light of
make light of (something)
make light of something
make light work of
make light work of (someone or something)
make light work of someone
make light work of something
Many hands make light work
out cold
out like a light
ray of light
red light
red-light district
run a red light
sail into someone
see (someone or something) in a new light
see in a new light
see the light
see the light at the end of the tunnel
see the light of day
see the light, to
set light to (something)
set light to something
shed (some) light on (something)
shed (some) light upon (something)
shed light on
shed light on something
shed light on, to
stand in (one's) own light
sweetness and light
the light of (one's) life
the light of day
the light of somebody's life
the light of your life
the red-light district
throw (some) light on (something)
throw (some) light upon (something)
throw an amount of light on
throw light on
travel light
trip the light fantastic
trip the light fantastic, to
with a light heart
yellow light

词组	light
释义	light Theme: EYES n. an eye. (Crude. Usually plural.) You want I should poke your lights out?Open your lights and watch for the turn-off sign. Theme: INTOXICATED - ALCOHOL mod. alcohol intoxicated. I began to feel a little light along about the fourth beer.I feel a little light. You'd better drive. Theme: POLICE n. a police car. A couple of lights turned the corner just as the robbers were pulling away.We could see the lights coming down the expressway behind us, so we pulled over to the right and let them pass. light 1. adjective 1 short of funds, especially in the context of a payment owed US, 1955. 2 in poker, owing chips to the collective bet on a hand US, 1967. 3 (used of an arrest warrant) susceptible to attack by a skilled defence attorney US, 1973. 4 unarmed; without a weapon US, 1974 2. noun a tracer bullet US, 1965 3. verb ► light a shuckto depart suddenly, to move fast. This phrase is derived from the use of flaming cornhusks for light CANADA, 1903.► light the rugsin drag racing, to accelerate in a fashion that makes the tyres smoke US, 1965.► light the wieniesin drag racing, to smoke the tyres when the race begins US, 1965 idiomlightbring sth to lightFind out to do something that makes people understand or hear about new information:Historical research brings to light many interesting facts about specific causes of events.I hope my execution will bring to light the injustice of capital punishment and the need to abolish it.come to light: The jury were told that details of the attack came to light after a second girl had made claims against the defendant. —compare shed new light on sthgive sb/sth the green light(also give sb/sth a green light)to give someone permission to do something that they are planning to do or have asked to do ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:By that time, Congress had given Clinton the green light to begin negotiations.We know we will get the contract, if the development on Eastern Avenue is given the green light.get the green light: Women who wanted to become Anglican priests finally got the green light after years of struggle.sth is a green light: Abolishing the Employment and Wages Council would be a green light to employers who want to exploit workers.sb hides his/her light under a bushelused in order to say that someone is afraid to show their abilities and skills to other people:If I have any criticism of our organization, it's that we've been hiding our light under a bushel for too long.Holbrook was never one to hide his creative light under a bushel; he was involved in every part of the film-making process.in the cold light of dayif you think about a difficult or exciting situation in the cold light of day, you think about it later when you are calm enough to understand the true meaning of it:In the cold light of day, the arguments all seemed so ridiculous.You've been playing and training for three years without stopping. In the cold light of day you'll come to realise that you just cannot do it all the time.a leading light in/of sthimportant used about someone who is important in a particular group:Morris had graduated through journalism to publishing, and was now a leading light in a go-ahead new publishing house.David applied to be a hostel leader and was interviewed by Mrs Rosen and other leading lights of the Jewish community.the light at the end of the tunnelhope for the future, after a long and difficult period when you have not been hopeful:I've had a hard time since I started working again, and it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now.The director of the International Rescue Committee in New York, calls the shortage of food and water, "...utterly desperate. There is no light at the end of the tunnel."the light of sb's lifelove the person someone loves most:Oh, yes, he was the light of my life at one time, was Les Machin.Iris was his only child, the light of his life.make light of sthto talk or behave as if something that is important or serious is unimportant or funny:I don't want to make light of a decision like this. I know having a baby changes your life."What's wrong?" said Marissa. "Nothing," he said, trying to make light of it, "I just thought the party might be getting a little too exciting, that's all."be out like a lightspoken to go to sleep very quickly, and sleep very deeply:"I didn't sleep very well, did you?" "Oh yeah, I was out like a light."When I sleep at John's, I'm out like a light because it's so warm.put sb/sth in a new, good, bad etc light(also show sb/sth in a new, good, bad etc light)to make someone or something seem new, good, etc:She says most of her collection of books and pictures puts Afro-American history in a new, more positive light.The application form will give the interviewer a picture of you before you arrive, so it is very important that you complete it to show yourself in the best light.see sb/sth in a different, new, bad etc light(also view sb/sth in a different, new, bad etc light)to begin to understand someone or something in a different, new etc way:Couples who live together before the wedding see marriage in a different light from those who don't.I hope that people who employ me in the future will view my two years of travelling experiences in a positive light.see the lightto suddenly understand or believe something, especially something that other people have been trying to persuade you to understand or believe:Herrera knew if he could just get the public to see the light, he could get a bill legalizing marijuana to the vote.It's taken me two years of living together to see the light, but I think we should get married - if you still want to, that is.sth sees the light of dayif information or an object sees the light of day, it is not kept secret or hidden any more, and becomes known or seen:The recordings and videotapes are expected to see the light of day when the trial begins on Monday.That's nine important articles that will never see the light of day, and that's a pity.shed (new) light on sth(also throw (new) light on sth)to provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand:Our first witness is likely to shed some light on the events just before Hazelwood's disappearance.The study certainly throws new light on the capabilities of these elderly patients. phraselight[lit, lit, lighting] [lighted, lighted, lighting] light on/upon ! Light upon is more formal than light on, and is mostly used in writing. light on/upon sth not passive literary to suddenly notice or find something, by chance: Then my eye lit on that morning's newspaper. Among all the books he lit on a small volume of poetry. 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 light upon ► see light on/upon light 1. mod. alcohol intoxicated. I began to feel a little light along about the fourth beer. 2. n. an eye. (Crude. Usually plural.) You want I should poke your lights out? 3. n. a police car. A couple of lights turned the corner just as the robbers were pulling away. See: (all) sweetness and light (as) light as a feather (as) light as air a heavy purse makes a light heart a leading light a light bulb goes off in (one's) brain a light bulb goes off in (one's) head a light bulb goes on in (one's) brain a light bulb goes on in (one's) head a light purse makes a heavy heart a light touch a light-bulb moment all sweetness and light at first light be all sweetness and light be as light as a feather be in (one's) light be in somebody's light be light on be light on (one's) feet be light on (something) be light on something be light on your feet be light years away be light years away from be light-headed be out like a light be the light of (one's) life be/go out like a light begin to see the light bring something to light bring to light candlelight cast (some) light on (something) cast (some) light upon (something) cast/shed/throw light on something come to light cut out feel light-headed fire under first see the light of day fly light gaslight get off light get the green light give (one) the green light give somebody/get the green light give someone/something the green light go easy go light on go light on (someone) go light on (something) go out like a light green light green light, get/give the green light, the guiding light have a light bulb go off (in (one's) head) have a light bulb go off in (one's) brain have a light bulb go on (in (one's) head) have a light bulb go on in (one's) brain have a light heart have a light-bulb moment heavy heart, with a hide (one's) light under a bushel hide light under a bushel hide one's light under a bushel hide one's light under a bushel, to hide your light under a bushel idiot light in (the) light of (something) in a (kind of) light in a bad light in a good light in a good, bad, favourable, etc. light in light of in the cold light of day in the light of something in the limelight jump the light(s) lace into leading light let there be light light light (one's) fire light (something) with (something) light (up)on light a fire under light a fire under (someone or something) light a fire under someone light as a feather light as air/a feather light at the end of a tunnel, (see) the light at the end of the tunnel light bucket light bulb light dawned light dawned, the light dawns light dawns (on one) light heart light in the loafers light into light into (someone or something) light into someone light on light out light purse makes a heavy heart light relief light stuff light the (blue) touch paper light the blue touch paper light the fuse light touch light up light with make light of make light of (something) make light of something make light work of make light work of (someone or something) make light work of someone make light work of something Many hands make light work out cold out like a light ray of light red light red-light district run a red light sail into someone see (someone or something) in a new light see in a new light see the light see the light at the end of the tunnel see the light of day see the light, to set light to (something) set light to something shed (some) light on (something) shed (some) light upon (something) shed light on shed light on something shed light on, to stand in (one's) own light sweetness and light the light of (one's) life the light of day the light of somebody's life the light of your life the red-light district throw (some) light on (something) throw (some) light upon (something) throw an amount of light on throw light on travel light trip the light fantastic trip the light fantastic, to with a light heart yellow light
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