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light

noun
 
🔊/laɪt/
🔊/laɪt/
Idioms
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    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
    • White paint reflects the light.白色油漆反射光线。
    • The light was beginning to fail (= it was beginning to get dark).天色渐暗。🔊🔊
    • 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。🔊🔊
    • The substance causes the bacteria to emit light.该物质导致细菌发光。
    • Some light filters through the dense tree cover.一些光过滤器穿过茂密的树木。
    • by the light of something She could just see by the light of the candle.她借着烛光勉强能看见。🔊🔊
    • in the fading light of a summer’s evening在夏天渐渐暗淡的暮色中
    • into the light Bring it into the light so I can see it.把它拿到亮的地方，好让我看见。🔊🔊
    • towards the light The plants grow towards the light.植物朝着光明生长。
    • travelling at the speed of light以光速行进
    • a beam/ray of light一束／一缕光线
    • a light source/beam光源/光束
    • changes in light intensity光强度的变化
    see also fill light, first light, half-light
    Extra Examples
    • Bring it into the light and we'll have a look at it.把它拿到亮处我们看一看。
    • In winter here there are many more hours of darkness than light.在冬天，这里的黑暗时间比光明还要多。
    • The bleach may have lost its effectiveness due to exposure to light or heat.漂白剂可能由于暴露于光或热而失去了效力。
    • Yellow brings light and warmth into a room.黄色为房间带来光线和温暖。
    • Lamps threw small pools of light on the carpet.灯在地毯上洒下一小束光。
    • Light streamed in through the window.光从窗户泻进来。
    • Objects reflect, transmit or absorb the light which falls upon them.物体反射，透射或吸收掉落在其上的光。
    • In full light, you could see stains all over the coat.在全光照下，您可以看到整个外套上都沾有污渍。
    • Light from a tall lamp fell in a pool on the desk.高处的灯在桌面上洒下一片光。
    • Nothing can travel faster than the speed of light.任何东西的传播速度都不会超过光速。
    • She held up the letter against the light.她把信背着光线拿起来。
    • The lamp was the only source of light in the room.房间全靠这一盏灯照明。
    • The place looked calm in the golden evening light.这个地方在金色的斜晖中显得十分宁静。
    • There was a flash of light followed by an explosion.一道亮光闪过之后是一声爆炸。
    • They managed to see where the door was by the light of the moon.他们借着月光找到了门。
    • We could hardly see the ball in the failing light.光线越来越暗，我们几乎看不见球。
    • We were momentarily blinded by the light of the sun.太阳光很刺眼，我们一时什么也看不见。
    • You could see the imperfections in the repair when the light caught it.你能在光的照射下看到一些修补不完善的地方。
    • film that is sensitive to ultraviolet light紫外线感光胶片
    • in the cold light of morning在清冷的晨光中
    • light emitted by a star星星发出的光
    • the light from the kitchen window自厨房窗户透出来的光
    • He squinted in the bright light.他在明亮的灯光下起眼睛。
    • The light reflecting off the snow was dazzling.雪的反光很刺眼。
    • We could only just make out the path in the dim light.光线昏暗，我们只能看到脚下的小路。
    Topics Physics and chemistrya1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • clear
    • good
    • bright
    • …
    … of light
    • beam
    • ray
    • burst
    • …
    verb + light
    • have
    • generate
    • produce
    • …
    light + verb
    • gleam
    • glow
    • shine
    • …
    light + noun
    • level
    • source
    • beam
    • …
    preposition
    • against the light
    • by the light of
    • into the light
    • …
    phrases
    • (the) light at the end of the tunnel
    • the light of day
    • (at) the speed of light
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
     [countable, usually singular] a particular type of light with its own colour or 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。🔊🔊
    • It glowed and gave off a white light.它发光了，发出了白光。
    see also black light, Northern Lights
    Extra Examples
    • The fluorescent tubes emit a harsh light.荧光灯管发出刺眼的光。
    • The scene is bathed in an artificial yellow light.现场沐浴在人造黄光下。
    • A pale light streamed through the window.淡淡的光线穿过窗户。
    • They are only 18 watt but give a light equal to old-style 100 watt bulbs.它们只有18瓦，但发出的光与老式100瓦灯泡相同。
    • The lamps give a cold bluish light.灯发出冷的蓝光。
    • The digital clock produces a sickly green light.数字时钟发出令人生厌的绿灯。
    • The tubes emit different-coloured lights.灯管发出不同颜色的光。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • clear
    • good
    • bright
    • …
    … of light
    • beam
    • ray
    • burst
    • …
    verb + light
    • have
    • generate
    • produce
    • …
    light + verb
    • gleam
    • glow
    • shine
    • …
    light + noun
    • level
    • source
    • beam
    • …
    preposition
    • against the light
    • by the light of
    • into the light
    • …
    phrases
    • (the) light at the end of the tunnel
    • the light of day
    • (at) the speed of light
    • …
    See full entry
    3.

    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 开灯；关灯
    • to turn out the light(s) 把灯关掉
    • to turn down/dim the lights 把灯光调暗
    • the lights fade/flicker 灯光消失/闪烁
    • The lights dimmed and the film began.灯光变暗了，电影开始了。
    • Suddenly all the lights went out.突然间所有的灯都灭了。🔊🔊
    • It was an hour before the lights came on again.一个小时后灯才再亮了。🔊🔊
    • A light flashed in the distance.远处有一盏灯闪烁。
    • A bright light shone in his eyes.他的眼睛里闪闪发光。
    • ceiling/wall lights顶灯；壁灯
    • The city twinkled with Christmas lights.这座城市闪烁着圣诞灯。
    • A police car went by with flashing lights.一辆警车闪烁着灯光经过。
    • 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。🔊🔊
    • He was cycling at night without lights.他晚上没有灯光骑自行车。
    • She felt along the wall and found the light switch.她沿着墙壁摸摸，发现电灯开关。
    see also backup light, brake light, city lights, fairy lights, green light, hazard lights, headlight, key light, leading light, red light, stop light, street light, tail light, traffic light, tube light, Very light
    Extra Examples
    • A light was still burning in the bedroom.卧室里依然亮着灯。🔊🔊
    • The company installed fluorescent lights to cut energy costs.该公司安装了荧光灯以降低能源成本。
    • They strung the room with party lights.他们用派对灯把房间串起来。
    • I could see a flashing light.我可以看到闪烁的灯光。
    • I need a bedside light for reading.我需要一个床头灯看书。
    • I'll put on the outside lights for when you arrive.你到的时候我会把外面的灯放上。
    • We leave the landing light on at night.我们在晚上保持着陆灯亮着。
    • You've left the porch light on.您已经打开了门廊灯。
    • They had wrought iron light fixtures made for the yard.他们用了为院子做的铁艺灯具。
    • The dining room features sleek Art Deco light fittings.饭厅配有时尚的装饰艺术灯具。
    • A warning light goes on when the battery is running low.电池电量不足时警示灯会亮。
    • He flashed his lights to warn the oncoming cars.他让灯闪着以警示迎面驶来的车辆。
    • Some cars already had their lights on.有些车已经把灯打开了。
    • Someone shone a light in my face.有人用灯往我脸上照。
    • The blue light was flashing.蓝灯闪烁着。
    • The pilot could just make out the runway landing lights.飞行员只能勉强辨认出跑道上的着陆灯。
    • The warning light came on.警示灯亮了起来。
    • a dark country lane with no lights黑暗的乡间小路，没有灯光
    • It was getting dark and the street lights had come on.天色渐暗，路灯已经亮了。
    • The lights dimmed and the curtain rose.灯光暗了，幕布升了起来。
    • Turn on the lights!把灯打开！
    • The light flickered a couple of times then went out.灯光闪了几下就熄灭了。
    • The car was stopped at the side of the road with its hazard lights flashing.汽车被迫停在路边，车上的危险信号灯在闪。
    Topics Houses and homesa1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • bright
    • blinking
    • flashing
    • …
    verb + light
    • flick on
    • flip on
    • put on
    • …
    light + verb
    • be off
    • be on
    • come on
    • …
    light + noun
    • switch
    • fitting
    • fixture
    • …
    See full entry
    4.

    expression in eyes眼神

  4. [singular] an expression in somebody’s eyes that 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。🔊🔊
    5.

    in picture图画

  5. [uncountable] light colours in a picture, which contrast with darker ones（图画中和暗色对比的）亮色，浅色
    • Examine the artist's use of light and shade.研究一下画家如何运用明暗对比手法。
    • contrasting areas of light and dark对比明暗区域
    6.

    for cigarette香烟

  6. [singular] a match or device with which you can light a cigarette火柴；打火机；点火器
    • (British English) Have you got a light?你有火儿吗？🔊🔊
    • (North American English, British English) Do you have a light?你有火儿吗？🔊🔊
    • Could you give me a light?能不能借一下(香烟的)火?
    7.

    window窗户

  7. [countable] (architecture建筑) 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
    Which Word? light / lightinglight / lighting
    • The noun light has several different meanings and is used in many phrases. Lighting can 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。
    see also skylight
    8. Word Originnoun ,Old English lēoht, līht (noun and adjective), līhtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German Licht, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leukos ‘white’ and Latin lux ‘light’.
Idioms
according to somebody’s/something’s lights
  1. (formal) according to the standards that somebody sets for himself or herself根据自己设定的标准
    • The police were left to do the job according to their lights.警察被照着照做。
be in somebody’s light
  1. to be between somebody 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。🔊🔊
be/go out like a light
  1. (informal) to go to sleep very quickly很快入睡
    • She returned to bed and went out like a light.她回到床上，像灯一样出去了。
be (all) sweetness and light
  1. (of a person人) to be pleasant, friendly and polite和蔼可亲；温文尔雅
    • I can’t complain—he’s been all sweetness and light with me.我不能抱怨-他和我在一起一直很甜蜜和轻松。
    • People think she's all sweetness and light, but she actually has a temper.人们都认为她亲切和善，但实际上她的脾气很坏。
  2. (of a situation情况) to be fun and easy to deal with简单而有趣
    • It’s not all sweetness and light being an actor.作为演员，并不是所有的甜蜜和轻松。
the bright lights
  1. the excitement of city life城市生活的多姿多彩
    • Although he grew up in the country, he's always had a taste for the bright lights.尽管他是在农村长大的，他始终对城市的五光十色情有独钟。🔊🔊
bring something to light
  1. 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 light on something
  1. 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.最近的研究让人们进一步了解了导致这种疾病的原因。🔊🔊
come to light
  1. 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。🔊🔊
hide your light under a bushel
  1. to not let people know that you are good at something不显露才能；不露锋芒
in the cold light of day
  1. when you have had time to think calmly about something; in the morning when things are clearer有时间冷静考虑时；在头脑更清醒些的第二天早晨
    • These things always look different in the cold light of day.这些事情在冷静地考虑后总会显得不同。🔊🔊
in a good, bad, favourable, etc. light
  1. if you see something or put something 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 something (British English)
(North American English in light of something)
  1. after considering something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。🔊🔊
jump the lights (British English)
(also run a (red) light, run the lights especially in North American English)
  1. (informal) to fail to stop at a red traffic light闯红灯Topics Crime and punishmentc2, Transport by car or lorryc2
light at the end of the tunnel
  1. 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
    • For the first time since the start of his treatment, we can now see light at the end of the tunnel.自从他的治疗开始以来，我们现在第一次看到了一线希望。
(the) light dawned (on somebody)
  1. somebody suddenly understood or began to understand something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 somebody’s life
  1. the person somebody loves more than any other心爱的人；心肝宝贝
the lights are on but nobody’s home
  1. (saying, humorous) used to describe somebody who is stupid, not thinking clearly or not paying attention稀里糊涂；没头脑；心不在焉
see the light
  1. to finally understand or accept something, especially something obvious终于领悟，最终明白，最后接受（尤指显而易见的事）
    • He thinks she’s wonderful but he’ll soon see the light! (= realize that she’s not)他认为她很棒，但是他很快就会看到光明的！
  2. to begin to believe in a religion开始信教；皈依宗教
see the light (of day)
  1. 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。🔊🔊
    • Some of his paintings never even saw the light of day.他的一些画作甚至从未公开展出。
set light to something
  1. (especially British English) to make something start burning点燃；引火烧 synonym 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。🔊🔊

light

adjective
 
🔊/laɪt/
🔊/laɪt/
(comparative lighter, superlative lightest)
Idioms
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    colours颜色

  1.  
     pale in colour浅色的；淡色的
    • He's got light blue eyes.他有一双浅蓝色的眼睛。
    • 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.面色苍白的人应当避免穿浅色衣服。🔊🔊
    • a box of light and dark chocolates一盒浅色和深色巧克力
    opposite dark
    Extra Examples
    • She has light brown hair.她有一头浅棕色的头发。
    • The floors are light in colour.地板是浅色的。
    • We painted the walls light grey/​gray.我们把墙壁漆成浅灰色/灰色。
    • The larvae are light green.幼虫是浅绿色的。
    • a light-skinned man with black hair一个黑头发的皮肤黝黑的男人
    • The man was wearing a light coloured/​colored raincoat.那人穿着一件浅色/彩色雨衣。
    • Green eye shadow can look very striking with light eyes.淡绿色的眼影看起来很醒目。
    • Her hair is slightly lighter than her eyes.她的头发比眼睛略轻。
    • Do you like this dark green, or maybe something a bit lighter?您喜欢这种深绿色还是更浅的颜色？
    • Use a lighter tone of pink for your lips.唇上使用较浅的粉红色调。
    Topics Colours and Shapesa1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    • get
    • …
    adverb
    • very
    • almost
    • barely
    • …
    See full entry
    2.

    with natural light自然光

  2.  
     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 light at about 5 o'clock.大约 5 点钟天就亮了。🔊🔊
    • Let's go now while it's still light.让我们现在走，在天还亮的时候。
    • It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building.是大楼顶层一套宽敞明亮的房子。🔊🔊
    opposite dark
    Extra Examples
    • As soon as it grew light, we got up and dressed.天一亮我们就起床穿衣。
    • It stays light for so long on these summer evenings.这些夏日的晚上天亮的时间真长。
    • It's light until 9 pm in the summer.直到夏天的晚上9点才亮。
    • What time does it get light?什么时间发光？
    • I woke up early, before it was light.我很早就醒了，天还没亮。
    • It was almost light outside.外边天几乎亮了。
    • It was barely light yet.天还没怎么亮呢。
    • It was not light enough to see things clearly.天还不够亮，看不清东西。
    • It was starting to get light.天开始亮了。
    • The sky turned light once more.天空又一次亮了。
    • We'll set out as soon as it's completely light.天一大亮我们就出发。
    • The whole house was beautifully light and airy.整座房子的采光和通风都非常好。
    • a lovely light kitchen一个可爱的轻厨房
    • They added more windows to make the space lighter.他们增加了更多的窗户，使空间更轻。
    • Sit by the window to read, where it's light.坐在窗户旁阅读，光线充足。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • become
    • get
    • …
    adverb
    • very
    • almost
    • barely
    • …
    See full entry
    3.

    weight重量

  3.  
     easy to lift or move; not weighing very much轻的；轻便的；不太重的
    • The device is light and portable.该设备轻巧便携。
    • Carry this bag—it's the lightest.你拿这个包，它最轻。🔊🔊
    • Hydrogen gas is lighter than air.氢气比空气轻。
    • The little girl was as light as a feather.那小女孩轻得很。🔊🔊
    • The tent is light enough for backpacking and touring.这顶帐篷很轻，可以背着去旅行。
    opposite heavy
    Extra Examples
    • The aluminium body is considerably lighter than if built with steel.铝制车身比钢制车身轻得多。
    • The new coins are slightly smaller and noticeably lighter in weight.新硬币略小，重量也明显减轻。
    • The aluminium tow bars are signfiicantly lighter and easier to lift.铝制拖车杆明显更轻，更容易举起。
    • It is filled with gasoline to make it buoyant, since gasoline is lighter than water.因为汽油比水轻，所以它充满了汽油使其能够漂浮。
    • I pulled him to his feet. He was surprisingly light, or maybe I was just stronger than I thought.我把他拉到他的脚。他出奇的轻巧，或者也许我刚强于我的想象。
    • Babies born to poorer mothers tend to have lighter birthweights.贫穷母亲所生的婴儿体重较轻。
    Topics Physics and chemistrya2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • feel
    • seem
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    See full entry
  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。🔊🔊
    opposite heavy
    Extra Examples
    • wearing only very light clothes只穿非常轻便的衣服
    • the market for cars and light trucks汽车和轻型卡车市场
    • The bottle felt strangely light between my fingers.这个瓶子拿在我的手上感觉出奇地轻。
    • It a bit light, so I think it's empty.它有点亮，所以我认为它是空的。
    • Most of them wore sandals or light shoes.他们大多数人穿着凉鞋或轻便的鞋子。
    • It's very warm, so just bring a light jacket for the evenings.天气非常温暖，所以晚上带一件轻外套。
    • The dog should be secured with a rope or light chain.狗应该用绳索或轻链固定。
    • They wear light body armour.他们身穿轻甲。
    • I like this coat because it's light and waterproof.我喜欢这件外套，因为它既轻又防水。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • feel
    • seem
    • …
    adverb
    • extremely
    • fairly
    • very
    • …
    See full entry
  5. used with a unit of weight to say that something 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。🔊🔊
    6.

    gentle轻柔

  6.  
     [usually before noun] gentle and without weight; 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。🔊🔊
    opposite heavy
    Extra Examples
    • A light touch sets the ball in motion.轻触即可使球运动。
    • A light touch on the screen will activate the sequence.轻触屏幕将激活序列。
    • She gave the horse a light pat.她轻拍了一下那匹马。
    • His breathing became lighter as he relaxed.他放松时呼吸变得轻盈。
    • Her steps are light and graceful.她的脚步轻盈优美。
    • There was a light knock at the door.有人在轻轻地敲门。
    • She rested her hand on his knee and gave it a light squeeze.她将手放在他的膝盖上，轻轻捏了一下。
    • The kiss was so light I hardly felt it.亲吻是如此轻盈，我几乎感觉不到。
    • She smiled, giving him a light kiss on the forehead.她微笑着，在额头上给他轻吻。
    • Typing is done with light fingers.用轻手指打字。
    • I was able to close the case with light manual pressure.我能够以较小的手动压力关闭箱子。
    • The fruit is soft enough to mash with the lightest pressure.水果柔软到足以用最小的压力捣碎。
    • The section should be played with just a light staccato.本节应该只演奏轻奏断音。
    • The spear bit into his side, thankfully just a light jab.矛刺进了他的身边，幸好只是轻刺。
    7.

    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
    • Her duties are relatively light.她的职责比较轻。
    • 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。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • She does a bit of light gardening herself, but has someone to do the digging and mow the lawn.她自己做了些园艺工作，但是有人去挖草修剪草坪。
    • I need someone to help me look after the children and do some light cleaning.我需要有人来帮助我照顾孩子，并进行一些轻打扫。
    • No cleaning is needed, just a light dusting.无需清洁，仅需少量灰尘即可。
    • His routine includes some light strength training.他的例行工作包括一些光强度训练。
    • He supplements his disability pay by doing light work.他通过做轻活来补充他的伤残津贴。
    • She returns to work in September with a fairly light schedule.她在9月份的工作日程很轻。
    • I have a relatively light timetable this term.这个学期我的时间表相对较轻。
    • Follow a day of intense training with a lighter one.在一天的轻量训练之后，进行激烈的训练。
    Topics Working lifeb1

    8. not great不大

  8.  
     not great in amount, degree, etc.少量的；程度低的
    • Traffic was light.交通不畅。
    • Light rain is forecast.预计有小雨。
    • a
    • Civilian casualties were comparatively light.平民伤亡相对较少。
    • Trading on the stock exchange was light today.证券交易今日交易量很少。🔊🔊
    • Apply a light coating of cooking oil.涂抹少量食用油。
    opposite heavy
    Extra Examples
    • Trading volume remains light.贸易量依然不大。
    • The traffic is usually fairly light in the afternoons.下午的车辆通常比较少。
    • During the summer demand on the power grid is relatively light.在夏季，对电网的需求相对较小。
    • Exercise just enough to break a light sweat.运动刚好足以打出少量汗水。
    • Turnout for the game was light.该游戏的投票率很低。
    • There was a lighter turnout for the protest than expected.抗议活动的人数比预期少。
    • Although total Allied losses were lighter than predicted, by nightfall over ten thousand men had been killed or wounded.尽管盟军的总损失比预期的要轻，但到夜幕降临时，已有一万多人丧生或受伤。
    • Everything was covered in a light coating of ash.一切都覆盖着浅灰。
    • There wasn't much rain, just a light drizzle.没有多少雨，只有细雨。
    • The forecast is for light showers.天气预报有小阵雨。🔊🔊
    • It will be dry, with light winds.它将是干燥的，有微风。
    • At dawn the wind was light and the sky clear.黎明时风轻，天空晴朗。
    • Rainfall has been light this spring.今年春天的降雨量很小。
    • We go out when the sea is calm or there's just a light swell.当海面平静或只有一点隆隆声时，我们便出去。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • remain
    adverb
    • very
    • remarkably
    • comparatively
    • …
    See full entry
    9.

    not serious/severe

  9.  
     fun rather than serious and not needing much mental effort娱乐性的；消遣性的；轻松的
    • light reading for the beach海滩消遣读物
    • This is not something you'd watch for light entertainment.这不是您需要娱乐的地方。
    • light music/opera轻音乐/歌剧
    • We were just making light conversation.我们只是在进行简短的交谈。
    • Her novels are light, but very well written.她的小说轻巧，但写得很好。
    • We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something funny or fun that comes after something serious or boring).在漫长的一天结束时我们都需要一点轻松的调剂。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • It's intended as light entertainment rather than a ‘message movie’.它旨在作为轻娱乐，而不是“消息电影”。
    • I read light fiction as well as literary novels.我读小说和文学小说。
    • If you're in the mood for something light and goofy, this will do the trick.如果您想要轻巧的东西，这可以解决问题。
    • This is a light romantic comedy.这是一部浪漫的喜剧。
    • The title leads one to expect something lighter and more playful.标题使人们期待更轻松，更有趣的东西。
    • a concert of light classical music古典轻音乐会
    Topics Literature and writingb2
  10.  
     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 side of politics.这个节目着眼于政治较轻松的方面。🔊🔊
    • The job does have its lighter moments.这项工作确实有一些轻松的时刻。
    • Let’s talk about lighter things, shall we?让我们来谈谈更轻松的事情，对吧？
    • 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。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • It's meant to be light and comical.它的意思是轻巧可笑。
    • It was just a bit of light banter between friends.朋友之间只是开玩笑而已。
    • The journey was full of light teasing and jokes.整个旅程充满轻笑和笑话。
    • In his next play, he aimed for a lighter tone.在他的下一场比赛中，他的目标是使音色更浅。
    • This led to a light exchange between the lawyer and the judge which made the court laugh.这导致律师与法官之间的交流不畅，这使法院大笑。
    • She made a light remark to relieve the tension.她轻率地发表讲话以减轻压力。
    • We're focusing on the lighter aspects of family life.我们将重点放在家庭生活的轻松方面。
    • There are some light moments, but overall the film is depressing.有一些光明的时刻，但总体而言，这部电影令人沮丧。
    • Tom and I kept it light on the set, joking around with each other.汤姆和我保持清醒，互相开玩笑。
  11. not severe不严厉的；轻的
    • He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence.他被定了袭警罪，不过得到从轻判处。🔊🔊
    • The punishment can be remarkably light.处罚有可能轻得令人咋舌。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • remain
    adverb
    • very
    • remarkably
    • comparatively
    • …
    See full entry
    12.

    food食物

  12.  
     (of a meal一餐饭) small in quantity少量的
    • a light meal/supper/snack/breakfast便餐/晚餐/小吃/早餐
    • Light refreshments will be provided.将提供茶点。
    • I just want something light for lunch.我午饭稍微吃点就够了。🔊🔊
    opposite heavy
    Extra Examples
    • You can have a light meal the night before the surgery.手术前一晚您可以吃一顿便餐。
    • They're so tiny, they're not much more than a light snack.它们是如此之小，只不过是小吃。
    • Busy work schedules mean most people eat lighter meals during the day.繁忙的工作时间表意味着大多数人白天要吃便餐。
    • We ate a light supper in front of the television.我们在电视前吃了晚饭。
    • Lunch is usually light on weekdays.平日午餐通常很少。
    Topics Cooking and eatingb1
  13. not containing much fat, sugar or other rich ingredients and therefore easy to digest不腻的；清淡的；易消化的
    • Stick to a light diet.饮食要清淡。🔊🔊
    • a deliciously light alternative to cake美味清淡的蛋糕替代品
    see also lite
    Extra Examples
    • The soup was pleasantly light.汤清淡宜人。
    • The fish was served with a surprisingly light garlic butter.鱼上配了令人惊讶的淡大蒜黄油。
    • The seafood made a delightfully light and refreshing starter.海鲜令人耳目一新，令人耳目一新。
    • Have something light, such as steamed fish or vegetables.吃点轻食，例如蒸鱼或蔬菜。
    • If you want something a bit lighter, how about a fresh crab sandwich.如果您想要一些更轻的东西，那么新鲜的螃蟹三明治怎么样。
    Topics Cooking and eatingb2
  14. 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。🔊🔊
    15.

    drink饮料

  15. low in alcohol酒精含量低的；低度酒的
    • a light beer低度啤酒
  16. (Indian English) (of tea or coffee茶或咖啡) containing a lot of water淡的 synonym weak
    • I don't like my coffee too light.我不喜欢喝太淡的咖啡。🔊🔊
    • I think I’ll have a light tea.我想我要一杯清茶。
    opposite strong

    17. army军队

  17. [only before noun] (of soldiers士兵) carrying only light weapons窗；窗户；光线进口；采光孔
    • the light infantry/cavalry轻步兵/骑兵
    opposite heavy (12)

    18. sleep睡眠

  18. [only before noun] a person in a light sleep is easy to wake睡得不沉的；易醒的
    • She drifted into a light sleep.她迷迷糊糊地进入浅睡。🔊🔊
    • I've always been a light sleeper.我睡觉总是容易醒。🔊🔊
    opposite deep

    19. cheerful愉快

  19. [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。🔊🔊
    20. Word Originadjective senses 1 to 2 Old English lēoht, līht (noun and adjective), līhtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German Licht, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leukos ‘white’ and Latin lux ‘light’. adjective senses 3 to 17 Old English lēocht, līht (noun), lēohte (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German leicht, from an Indo-European root shared by lung.
Idioms
be light on something
  1. (British English) to not have enough of something不足；缺乏
    • We seem to be light on fuel.我们好像燃料不多了。🔊🔊
a light touch
  1. the ability to deal with something in a sensitive and relaxed way灵巧的处事能力
    • She handles this difficult subject with a light touch.她处理起这个难题来得心应手。🔊🔊
make light of something
  1. to treat something as not being important and not serious轻视；对…等闲视之
    • I didn’t mean to make light of your injuries.我不是要把你的伤不当回事。
make light work of something
  1. to do something quickly and with little effort轻而易举地做（某事）
many hands make light work
  1. (saying) used to say that a job is made easier if a lot of people help人多好办事；众人拾柴火焰高

light

verb
 
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Lighted is also used for the past tense and past participle, especially in front of nouns.
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they light
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he / she / it lights
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past simple lit
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past participle lit
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-ing form lighting
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Phrasal Verbs
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    start to burn开始燃烧

  1.  
     [transitive] light something to make something start to burn点燃；点火
    • She lit a candle.她点着了蜡烛。🔊🔊
    • Come in, I'll light a fire and you can get warmed up.进来吧。我来生火，你可以暖暖身子。
    • to light a cigarette/cigar/pipe点燃香烟/雪茄/烟斗
    • The gas lamps were lit.煤气灯点亮。
    • 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。🔊🔊
    • The fire is thought to have started when someone dropped a lit cigarette.有人放下点燃的香烟时，火被认为已经开始了。
    Extra Examples
    • Steve took out a cigarette and lit it.史蒂夫拿出一支香烟，点燃了。
    • She leaned across to light my cigarette.她俯身点燃我的香烟。
    • She lit the copper lamp on her desk.她点亮了桌上的铜灯。
    • The candles were lit.蜡烛都点着了。🔊🔊
    • Light the fuse, then stand well back.点燃保险丝，然后站好。
    • Bonfires were lit on nearby hills.篝火在附近的山丘上点燃。
    • The procession approached carrying lighted torches.游行队伍抬着点燃的火把走近。
    • She brought a lighted taper for the candles.她带来了一支点燃的蜡烛烛台。
    • He lit the Olympic flame in Atlanta.他在亚特兰大点燃了奥运圣火。
    • Beacons were lit on the clifftops as a warning.灯塔在悬崖顶上点燃，以此作为警告。
    • Children should not be allowed to light fireworks.不允许儿童点燃烟花。
    • You need to keep the pilot light lit.您需要保持指示灯点亮。
    • They filled and lit kerosene lanterns.他们装满并点燃煤油灯笼。
    • It was her job to light the stove in the morning.早上点燃火炉是她的工作。
    • The Hindu tradition is that the eldest son must light his father's funeral pyre.印度教的传统是长子必须点燃父亲的葬礼柴堆。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + light
    • attempt to
    • try to
    • pause to
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
     [intransitive] (used especially in negative sentences尤用于否定句) to start to burn开始燃烧；燃起来
    • The fire wouldn't light.这火炉点不着。🔊🔊
    Extra Examples
    • The matches were damp and he couldn't get them to light.比赛很潮湿，他没办法弄清楚。
    • It took three attempts to get the gas to light.进行了三次尝试才能点燃煤气。
    • Her cigarette wouldn't light.她的香烟不亮。
    • If the pilot won't light, call an engineer.如果飞行员不发光，请致电工程师。
    • Don't return to a firework that doesn't light.不要回到不燃的烟花。
    • The kindling lights easily.点燃很容易。
    3.

    give light照亮

  3.  
     [transitive, usually passive] to give light to something or to a place照亮；使明亮
    • be lit (by something) At night the hall was lit by candles.晚上，大厅被蜡烛点燃。
    • a dimly lit street昏暗的街道
    • a brightly lit room 亮堂的屋子
    • light something They use lanterns to light the room.他们用灯笼照亮房间。
    • the lighted windows of the house房子的窗户
    Extra Examples
    • The stage was lit by bright spotlights.舞台上有明亮的聚光灯照亮着。🔊🔊
    • The entire scene was lit only by candles.整个场景只被蜡烛点燃。
    • The painting shows a kitchen dimly lit by a tallow lamp.这幅画展示了一个用牛油灯昏暗的厨房。
    • The cellar was lit by a bulb dangling from a cord.悬挂在电线上的灯泡点亮了地窖。
    • a table lit by a single lamp一盏灯照亮的桌子
    • a corridor lit by flaming torches火炬点燃的走廊
    • a softly lit bedroom柔和的卧室
    • a beautifully lit scene一个美丽的场景
    • a room harshly lit with a single bare bulb用单个裸露的灯泡刺眼的房间
    • a series of starkly lit black and white photographs一系列明亮的黑白照片
    • The film is so darkly lit it's hard to see what's going on.电影太暗了，很难看清发生了什么。
    • Make sure you always park your car in busy, well lit streets.务必总把车停在繁忙且灯光明亮的街道上。
    • The room was dark now, lit only by a single candle.房间里现在黑了下来，只靠一支蜡烛照明。
    • The dining room is lit by a floor-length window.饭厅由落地窗照亮。
    • The house was dark except for one lighted window upstairs.除了楼上一个开着灯的窗户外，房子是黑的。
    • They installed gas apparatus to light the factory.他们安装了燃气器具来照亮工厂。
    • (figurative) A gleam of humour momentarily lit his face.他的脸上突然现出一丝幽默的表情。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • well
    • badly
    • barely
    • …
    preposition
    • by
    • with
    See full entry
  4. [transitive] light something (literary) to guide somebody with a light用光指引
    • Our way was lit by a full moon.一轮满月照亮了我们的路。🔊🔊
    5. Word Originverb ,Old English lēoht, līht (noun and adjective), līhtan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch licht and German Licht, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leukos ‘white’ and Latin lux ‘light’.

light

adverb
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Idioms
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Idioms
travel light
  1. to take very little with you when you go on a trip轻装上路
    • She travels light, choosing to use as little equipment as possible.她轻装旅行，尽量少带行装。