英语词汇“lighten”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

light·en²

(lītn)

v. light·ened, light·en·ing, light·ens

v.tr.

1. To make less heavy: I lightened my backpack by removing a large textbook.

2. To lessen the severity or oppressiveness of: lighten the workload. See Synonyms at relieve.

3. To make less worried or more cheerful: lighten the mood.

v.intr.

1. To become less in weight.

2. To become less oppressive, troublesome, or severe.

3. To become cheerful: The mood lightened when the party started.

Phrasal Verb:

lighten up Informal

To take matters less seriously: Everything will work out fine, so stop worrying and lighten up.

单词	lighten
释义	light·en² (lītn) v. light·ened, light·en·ing, light·ens v.tr. 1. To make less heavy: I lightened my backpack by removing a large textbook. 2. To lessen the severity or oppressiveness of: lighten the workload. See Synonyms at relieve. 3. To make less worried or more cheerful: lighten the mood. v.intr. 1. To become less in weight. 2. To become less oppressive, troublesome, or severe. 3. To become cheerful: The mood lightened when the party started. *Phrasal Verb:* *lighten up* Informal To take matters less seriously: Everything will work out fine, so stop worrying and lighten up.
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