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

bea·con

(bēkən)

a. A signal fire, especially one used to warn of an enemy's approach.

b. A signaling or guiding device that emits light, such as a lighthouse.

c. A radio transmitter that emits a characteristic guidance signal for aircraft.

d. A signaling device that emits a repeating sound; a pinger.

2. A source of guidance or inspiration: a beacon of hope.

tr. & intr.v. bea·coned, bea·con·ing, bea·cons

To provide with or signal as a beacon.

[Middle English beken, from Old English bēacen; see bhā-¹ in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]

单词	beacon
释义	bea·con (bēkən) n. 1. a. A signal fire, especially one used to warn of an enemy's approach. b. A signaling or guiding device that emits light, such as a lighthouse. c. A radio transmitter that emits a characteristic guidance signal for aircraft. d. A signaling device that emits a repeating sound; a pinger. 2. A source of guidance or inspiration: a beacon of hope. tr. & intr.v. bea·coned, bea·con·ing, bea·cons To provide with or signal as a beacon. [Middle English beken, from Old English bēacen; see bhā-¹ in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
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