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.他们在房间里挂上了派对灯。
I could see a flashing light.我能看见一盏闪烁的灯。
I need a bedside light for reading.我需要一盏床头灯来看书。
I'll put on the outside lights for when you arrive.你到达时，我会打开外面的灯。
We leave the landing light on at night.我们晚上让着陆灯亮着。
You've left the porch light on.你忘了关灯。
They had wrought iron light fixtures made for the yard.他们为院子制作了锻铁灯具。
The dining room features sleek Art Deco light fittings.餐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没有灯的黑暗乡村小路
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
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
…
expression in eyes眼神
[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。
in picture图画
[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明暗对比区域
for cigarette香烟
[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?
window窗户
[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 alsoskylight
词源noun ,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
(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.警察被留下来根据他们的指示做这项工作。
be in somebody’s light
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
(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，像灯一样熄灭了。
be (all) sweetness and light
(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.我没什么可抱怨的——他对我一直很友好。
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。
(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.当演员不全是甜蜜和轻松。
the bright lights
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Englishin light of something)
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 lightsespecially in North American English)
(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
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)
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
the person somebody loves more than any other心爱的人；心肝宝贝
the lights are on but nobody’s home
(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
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，但他很快就会明白的！(意识到她不是)
to begin to believe in a religion开始信教；皈依宗教
see the light (of day)
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
(especially British English)to make something start burning点燃；引火烧synonymignite
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
colours颜色
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
oppositedark
She has light brown hair.她有浅棕色的头发。
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。
The larvae are light green.幼虫是浅绿色的。
a light-skinned man with black hair黑头发、皮肤白皙的男人
The man was wearing a light coloured/colored raincoat.那个男人穿着一件浅色的雨衣。
Green eye shadow can look very striking with light eyes.绿色眼影用浅色的眼睛看起来非常醒目。
Her hair is slightly lighter than her eyes.她的头发比眼睛略亮。
Do you like this dark green, or maybe something a bit lighter?你喜欢这种深绿色的，还是稍微浅一点的？
Use a lighter tone of pink for your lips.嘴唇用浅粉色。
Topics Colours and Shapesa1
Collocations Dictionaryverbs
be
become
get
…
adverb
very
almost
barely
…
with natural light自然光
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.趁天还亮，我们现在就走吧。
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。
oppositedark
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.夏天一直亮到晚上9点。
What time does it get light?几点亮？
I woke up early, before it was light.天还没亮，我就醒得很早。
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可爱的轻便厨房
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.坐在窗前看书，那里很亮。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs
be
become
get
…
adverb
very
almost
barely
…
weight重量
easy to lift or move; not weighing very much轻的；轻便的；不太重的
The device is light and portable.该设备轻便易携带。
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。
oppositeheavy
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，重量明显更轻。
The aluminium tow bars are signfiicantly lighter and easier to lift.铝制牵引杆明显更轻，更容易提起。
It is filled with gasoline to make it buoyant, since gasoline is lighter than water.因为汽油比水轻，所以里面装满了汽油，使它有浮力。
I pulled him to his feet. He was surprisingly light, or maybe I was just stronger than I thought.我把他拉起来。他出奇的轻，也可能我只是比我想象的更强。
Babies born to poorer mothers tend to have lighter birthweights.贫穷母亲所生的婴儿往往出生时体重较轻。
Topics Physics and chemistrya2
Collocations Dictionaryverbs
be
feel
seem
…
adverb
extremely
fairly
very
…
[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。
oppositeheavy
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.有点轻，所以我觉得是空的。
Most of them wore sandals or light shoes.他们大多穿着凉鞋或轻便鞋。
It's very warm, so just bring a light jacket for the evenings.天气很暖和，所以晚上带件轻便的夹克就行了。
The dog should be secured with a rope or light chain.狗应该用绳子或轻链固定。
They wear light body armour.他们穿着轻型防弹衣。
I like this coat because it's light and waterproof.我喜欢这件外套，因为它既轻便又防水。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs
be
feel
seem
…
adverb
extremely
fairly
very
…
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。
gentle轻柔
[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。
oppositeheavy
A light touch sets the ball in motion.轻轻一碰，球就开始运动了。
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.她轻轻地拍了一下马。
His breathing became lighter as he relaxed.随着放松，他的呼吸变得更轻了。
Her steps are light and graceful.她的脚步轻盈而优美。
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.她把手放在他的膝盖上，轻轻地捏了一下。
The kiss was so light I hardly felt it.这个吻很轻，我几乎感觉不到。
She smiled, giving him a light kiss on the forehead.她微笑着，在他的额头上轻轻吻了一下。
Typing is done with light fingers.打字是用轻手指完成的。
I was able to close the case with light manual pressure.我能用轻微的手动压力关上箱子。
The fruit is soft enough to mash with the lightest pressure.水果很软，可以用最轻的压力捣碎。
The section should be played with just a light staccato.这一段应该只用一个轻微的断奏来演奏。
The spear bit into his side, thankfully just a light jab.长矛刺入他的身体，幸好只是轻轻一刺。
work/exercise工作；锻炼
[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.她的职责相对较轻。
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。
She does a bit of light gardening herself, but has someone to do the digging and mow the lawn.她自己也做一些简单的园艺工作，但有人负责挖掘和修剪草坪。
I need someone to help me look after the children and do some light cleaning.我需要有人帮我照看孩子，打扫卫生。
No cleaning is needed, just a light dusting.不需要清洗，只需轻轻除尘。
His routine includes some light strength training.他的日常训练包括一些轻度力量训练。
He supplements his disability pay by doing light work.他通过做轻活来补充他的残疾津贴。
She returns to work in September with a fairly light schedule.她九月份回来工作，日程安排得相当轻松。
I have a relatively light timetable this term.这学期我的时间表相对轻松。
Follow a day of intense training with a lighter one.在一天的高强度训练后，选择一个较轻的。
Topics Working lifeb1
not great不大
not great in amount, degree, etc.少量的；程度低的
Traffic was light.交通很拥挤。
Light rain is forecast.预报有小雨。
Civilian casualties were comparatively light.平民伤亡相对较轻。
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.涂上一层薄薄的食用油。
oppositeheavy
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.夏季对电网的需求相对较小。
Exercise just enough to break a light sweat.锻炼刚好够出一点汗。
Turnout for the game was light.这场比赛的观众不多。
There was a lighter turnout for the protest than expected.抗议的人数比预期的要少。
Although total Allied losses were lighter than predicted, by nightfall over ten thousand men had been killed or wounded.虽然盟军的总损失比预计的要小，但是到黄昏时，已经有一万多人被杀或受伤。
Everything was covered in a light coating of ash.所有的东西都被薄薄的一层灰覆盖着。
There wasn't much rain, just a light drizzle.雨不多，只是毛毛雨。
The forecast is for light showers.天气预报有小阵雨。
It will be dry, with light winds.天气干燥，有微风。
At dawn the wind was light and the sky clear.黎明时分，风很轻，天空晴朗。
Rainfall has been light this spring.今年春天降雨量很少。
We go out when the sea is calm or there's just a light swell.当海上风平浪静或者只有轻微的海浪时，我们就出去。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs
be
remain
adverb
very
remarkably
comparatively
…
not serious/severe
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.这可不是什么轻松娱乐的节目。
light music/opera轻音乐/歌剧
We were just making light conversation.我们只是在闲聊。
Her novels are light, but very well written.她的小说很轻，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。
It's intended as light entertainment rather than a ‘message movie’.它旨在作为一种轻松的娱乐，而不是一部“信息电影”。
I read light fiction as well as literary novels.我既看文学小说，也看轻小说。
If you're in the mood for something light and goofy, this will do the trick.如果你想做一些轻松又愚蠢的事情，这就可以了。
This is a light romantic comedy.这是一部轻松的浪漫喜剧。
The title leads one to expect something lighter and more playful.这个标题让人期待更轻松、更有趣的东西。
a concert of light classical music古典轻音乐会
Topics Literature and writingb2
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.这份工作的确有轻松的时候。
Let’s talk about lighter things, shall we?让我们谈谈更轻的东西，好吗？
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。
It's meant to be light and comical.它应该是轻松而滑稽的。
It was just a bit of light banter between friends.这只是朋友之间的一点小玩笑。
The journey was full of light teasing and jokes.旅途充满了轻松的玩笑和笑话。
In his next play, he aimed for a lighter tone.在他的下一部戏剧中，他的目标是寻求一种更轻松的基调。
This led to a light exchange between the lawyer and the judge which made the court laugh.这导致了律师和法官之间的轻松交流，这使法庭发笑。
She made a light remark to relieve the tension.她说了一句轻松的话来缓解紧张。
We're focusing on the lighter aspects of family life.我们关注的是家庭生活中比较轻松的方面。
There are some light moments, but overall the film is depressing.有一些轻松的时刻，但总的来说这部电影令人沮丧。
Tom and I kept it light on the set, joking around with each other.我和汤姆在片场一直开着灯，互相开玩笑。
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。
Collocations Dictionaryverbs
be
remain
adverb
very
remarkably
comparatively
…
food食物
(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.将提供点心。
I just want something light for lunch.我午饭稍微吃点就够了。
oppositeheavy
You can have a light meal the night before the surgery.手术前一晚可以吃顿便餐。
They're so tiny, they're not much more than a light snack.它们很小，不过是一种小吃。
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吃得更少。
We ate a light supper in front of the television.我们在电视机前吃了一顿清淡的晚餐。
Lunch is usually light on weekdays.平日午餐一般清淡。
Topics Cooking and eatingb1
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 alsolite
The soup was pleasantly light.这汤清淡可口。
The fish was served with a surprisingly light garlic butter.这道鱼配有出奇清淡的大蒜黄油。
The seafood made a delightfully light and refreshing starter.海鲜是一道令人愉快的清淡爽口的开胃菜。
Have something light, such as steamed fish or vegetables.吃点清淡的，比如清蒸鱼或者蔬菜。
If you want something a bit lighter, how about a fresh crab sandwich.如果你想要清淡一点的，来一份新鲜的蟹肉三明治怎么样？
Topics Cooking and eatingb2
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
low in alcohol酒精含量低的；低度酒的
a light beer低度啤酒
(Indian English)(of tea or coffee茶或咖啡)containing a lot of water淡的synonymweak
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.我想我要一杯淡茶。
oppositestrong
army军队
[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
oppositeheavy(12)
sleep睡眠
[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。
oppositedeep
cheerful愉快
[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。
词源adjective 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
(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
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
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
to do something quickly and with little effort轻而易举地做（某事）
many hands make light work
(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
/laɪt/
/laɪt/
Lighted is also used for the past tense and past participle, especially in front of nouns.
动词形式
present simple I / you / we / they light
/laɪt/
/laɪt/
he / she / it lights
/laɪts/
/laɪts/
past simple lit
/lɪt/
/lɪt/
past participle lit
/lɪt/
/lɪt/
-ing form lighting
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
Phrasal Verbs
start to burn开始燃烧
[transitive]light somethingto 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.煤气灯亮了。
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。
The fire is thought to have started when someone dropped a lit cigarette.火灾被认为是当有人扔了一根点燃的香烟时开始的。
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it.史蒂夫拿出一支烟，点燃了它。
She leaned across to light my cigarette.她俯身给我点烟。
She lit the copper lamp on her desk.她点燃了桌子上的铜灯。
The candles were lit.蜡烛都点着了。
Light the fuse, then stand well back.点燃导火索，然后退后。
Bonfires were lit on nearby hills.附近的山上燃起了篝火。
The procession approached carrying lighted torches.游行队伍举着点燃的火把走过来。
She brought a lighted taper for the candles.她带了一支点燃的蜡烛。
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.悬崖顶上点亮了灯塔作为警告。
Children should not be allowed to light fireworks.孩子们不应该被允许燃放烟花。
You need to keep the pilot light lit.你需要保持指示灯亮着。
They filled and lit kerosene lanterns.他们装满并点燃煤油灯。
It was her job to light the stove in the morning.她早上的工作是点燃炉子。
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他父亲的火葬柴堆。
Collocations Dictionaryverb + light
attempt to
try to
pause to
…
[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。
The matches were damp and he couldn't get them to light.火柴潮湿，他无法点燃。
It took three attempts to get the gas to light.试了三次才点燃煤气。
Her cigarette wouldn't light.她的香烟点不着。
If the pilot won't light, call an engineer.如果飞行员不亮，就叫工程师。
Don't return to a firework that doesn't light.不要回到没有点燃的烟火。
The kindling lights easily.火种很容易点燃。
give light照亮
[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，大厅被蜡烛照亮。
a dimly lit street昏暗的街道
a brightly lit room 亮堂的屋子
light somethingThey use lanterns to light the room.他们用灯笼来照亮房间。
the lighted windows of the house房子有灯光的窗户
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.整个场景只有蜡烛照亮。
The painting shows a kitchen dimly lit by a tallow lamp.这幅画展示了一个被牛油灯昏暗照亮的厨房。
The cellar was lit by a bulb dangling from a cord.地窖被一个悬在绳子上的灯泡照亮了。
a table lit by a single lamp只有一盏灯亮着的桌子
a corridor lit by flaming torches被燃烧的火把照亮的走廊
a softly lit bedroom光线柔和的卧室
a beautifully lit scene灯光优美的场景
a room harshly lit with a single bare bulb一个只有一个裸灯泡的昏暗房间
a series of starkly lit black and white photographs一系列光线暗淡的黑白照片
The film is so darkly lit it's hard to see what's going on.这部电影光线太暗，很难看清发生了什么事。
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.餐厅由一扇落地窗照明。
The house was dark except for one lighted window upstairs.除了楼上一扇亮着灯的窗户外，房子里一片漆黑。
They installed gas apparatus to light the factory.他们安装了煤气设备来照明工厂。
(figurative)A gleam of humour momentarily lit his face.他的脸上突然现出一丝幽默的表情。
Collocations Dictionaryadverb
well
badly
barely
…
preposition
by
with
[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。
词源verb ,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
/laɪt/
/laɪt/
Idioms
Idioms
travel light
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。
