| 单词 | light |
| 释义 | 1. brightness or illumination2. not great in weight, amount, or intensity3. unimportant or not serious light (laɪt ) brightness or illumination Word forms: lights , lighting , lit , lighted , lighter , lightest language note: The form lit is the usual past tense and past participle, but the form lighted is also used.1. uncountable noun [oft the NOUN] B1 Light is the brightness that lets you see things. Light comes from sources such as the sun, moon, lamps, and fire. Cracks of light filtered through the shutters. Light and water in embassy buildings were cut off. It was difficult to see in the dim light. ...ultraviolet light. Synonyms: brightness, illumination, luminosity, luminescence 2. countable noun A2 A light is something such as an electric lamp which produces light. The janitor comes round to turn the lights out. You get into the music, the lights and the people around you. ...street lights. Synonyms: lamp, bulb, torch, candle 3. plural noun A2 You can use lights to refer to a set of traffic lights. ...the heavy city traffic with its endless delays at lights and crossings. 4. verb B2 If a place or object is lit by something, it has light shining on it. It was dark and a giant moon lit the road so brightly you could see the landscape clearly. [VERB noun] The room was lit by only the one light. [be VERB-ed] The low sun lit the fortress walls with yellow light. [VERB noun + with] ...the little lighted space at the bottom of the stairwell. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: illuminate, light up, brighten, lighten 5. adjective B1+ If it is light, the sun is providing light at the beginning or end of the day. It was still light when we arrived at Lalong Creek. He would often rise as soon as it was light and go into the garden. ...light summer evenings. 6. adjective B1 If a room or building is light, it has a lot of natural light in it, for example because it has large windows. It is a light room with tall windows. Her house is light and airy, crisp and clean. Synonyms: bright, brilliant, shining, glowing lightness uncountable noun The dark green spare bedroom is in total contrast to the lightness of the large main bedroom. [+ of] 7. verb B1 If you light something such as a cigarette or fire, or if it lights, it starts burning. Stephen hunched down to light a cigarette. [VERB noun] If the charcoal does fail to light, use a special liquid spray and light it with a long taper. [VERB] ...a lighted candle. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: ignite, inflame, fire, torch 8. singular noun If someone asks you for a light, they want a match or cigarette lighter so they can start smoking. [informal] Have you got a light anybody? Synonyms: match, spark, flame, lighter 9. countable noun If something is presented in a particular light, it is presented so that you think about it in a particular way or so that it appears to be of a particular nature. He has worked hard in recent months to portray New York in a better light. Synonyms: aspect, approach, attitude, context 10. singular noun [the NOUN of noun] You can refer to the type of influence that something has on situations, people, or things as the light of that situation, person, or thing. [written] ...the harsh light of reality. 11. plural noun [prep poss N] You say that something is done or is acceptable according to someone's lights when you mean that it is done or is acceptable according to their own ideas and standards. [formal] By his own lights, obeying orders is what a soldier is meant to do. 12. singular noun [usu N in n] If there is a light in someone's eyes, there is an expression in their eyes that shows you the mood they are in or what they are thinking about. [literary] I remembered the curious expectant light in his eyes. 13. See also bright lights, lighter, lighting, night light, pilot light, red light 14. come to light/bring sth to light phrase If something comes to light or is brought to light, it becomes obvious or is made known to a lot of people. Nothing about this sum has come to light. The truth is unlikely to be brought to light by the promised enquiry. 15. light dawns on sb phrase If light dawns on you, you begin to understand something after a period of not being able to understand it. At last the light dawned. He was going to marry Phylis! 16. first light phrase First light is the time in the early morning when light first appears and before the sun rises. [literary] Three hours before first light Fuentes gave orders for the evacuation of the camp. 17. give sb a green light phrase If someone in authority gives you a green light, they give you permission to do something. The food industry was given a green light to extend the use of these chemicals. Other countries are eagerly awaiting an American green light to lift the sanctions altogether. 18. in the light of sth phrase If something is possible in the light of particular information, it is only possible because you have this information. In the light of this information it is now possible to identify a number of key issues. 19. out like a light phrase [verb-link PHRASE, PHRASE after verb] If someone goes out like a light, they fall asleep or become unconscious very quickly or immediately. [informal] 'Why didn't somebody come and tell me?'—'Because you were out like a light.' 20. to see the light of day/see the light phrase [VERB inflects] If you say that an object sees the light of day or sees the light, you mean that it is taken out of the place where it is stored. Museum basements are stacked full of objects which never see the light of day. 21. to see the light of day phrase [VERB inflects] If something sees the light of day at a particular time, it comes into existence or is made known to the public at that time. This extraordinary document first saw the light of day in 1966. 22. to see the light phrase If someone sees the light, they finally realize something or change their attitude or way of behaving to a better one. I saw the light and ditched him. 23. set light to sth phrase If you set light to something, you make it start burning. [mainly British] They had poured fuel through the door of the flat and had then set light to it. 24. to shed light on something phrase To shed light on, throw light on, or cast light on something means to make it easier to understand, because more information is known about it. A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question. 25. light at the end of the tunnel phrase When you talk about the light at the end of the tunnel, you are referring to the end of the difficult or unpleasant situation that you are in at the moment. All I can do is tell her to hold on, that there's light at the end of the tunnel. 26. all sweetness and light phrase If you say that a relationship or situation is not all sweetness and light, you mean that it is not as pleasant as it appears to be. It has not all been sweetness and light between him and the Prime Minister. Phrasal verbs: light on phrasal verb If you light on something or light upon it, you suddenly notice it or find it. [literary] Her eyes lit on the brandy bottle that Atanas had dropped on the floor. [VERB PARTICLE noun] light up 1. phrasal verb If you light something up or if it lights up, it becomes bright, usually when you shine light on it. ...a keypad that lights up when you pick up the handset. [VERB PARTICLE] On September 5, at the end of the festival, a massive display of fireworks will light up the sky around Broadlands. [VERB PARTICLE noun] 2. phrasal verb If your face or your eyes light up you suddenly look very surprised or happy. Sue's face lit up with surprise. [VERB PARTICLE + with] You should see his eyes light up when he talks about home. [VERB PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb If you light up, you make a cigarette, cigar, or pipe start burning and you start smoking it. [informal] He held a match while she lit up. [VERB PARTICLE] He took his time lighting up a cigarette. [VERB PARTICLE noun] light upon light on light (laɪt ) not great in weight, amount, or intensity Word forms: lighter , lightest 1. adjective A2 Something that is light does not weigh very much, or weighs less than you would expect it to. Modern tennis rackets are now apparently 20 per cent lighter. ...weight training with light weights. Try to wear light, loose clothes. Synonyms: insubstantial, thin, delicate, lightweight lightness uncountable noun The toughness, lightness, strength, and elasticity of whalebone gave it a wide variety of uses. [+ of] 2. adjective B1+ Something that is light is not very great in amount, degree, or intensity. It's a Sunday like any other with the usual light traffic in the city. Trading was very light ahead of yesterday's auction. ...a light breeze. Synonyms: weak, soft, gentle, moderate lightly adverb [usually ADVERB -ed, oft ADVERB after verb] Put the onions in the pan and cook until lightly browned. ...the small and lightly armed U.N. contingent. Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Light equipment and machines are small and easily moved, especially because they are not heavy. ...a convoy of light armoured vehicles. They used light machine guns and AK forty-sevens. 4. graded adjective Soil that is light is easy to dig, because it has a loose texture and is not sticky or solid. Coriander needs a light soil and a sheltered, sunny position. 5. adjective A1 Something that is light is very pale in colour. The walls are light in colour and covered in paper. [+ in] He is light haired with gray eyes. Synonyms: pale, fair, faded, blonde Light is also a combining form. We know he has a light green van. ...a light blue box. 6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A light sleep is one that is easily disturbed and in which you are often aware of the things around you. If you are a light sleeper, you are easily woken when you are asleep. She had drifted into a light sleep. She was usually a light sleeper. lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb] B2 He was dozing lightly in his chair. Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely 7. adjective A light sound, for example someone's voice, is pleasantly quiet. The voice was sweet and light. 8. adjective B1+ A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest. ...a light, healthy lunch. There is also a café for light refreshment. lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb] She found it impossible to eat lightly. Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely 9. graded adjective Food that is light has a delicate flavour and is easy to digest. Berti's clear tomato soup is deliciously light. Bake salmon in foil or poach in a light stock for 8-10 minutes. ...light table wines. 10. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ Light work does not involve much physical effort. He was on the training field for some light work yesterday. Synonyms: undemanding, easy, simple, moderate 11. adjective If you describe the result of an action or a punishment as light, you mean that it is less serious or severe than you expected. She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence when her father visited her at the jail. Synonyms: insignificant, small, minute, tiny lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb] One of the accused got off lightly in exchange for pleading guilty to withholding information from Congress. Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely 12. adjective Movements and actions that are light are graceful or gentle and are done with very little force or effort. Use a light touch when applying cream or make-up. There was a light knock at the door. lightly adverb [ADVERB with verb] He kissed her lightly on the mouth. Knead the dough very lightly. Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely Synonyms: gently, softly, slightly, faintly lightness uncountable noun She danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking. 13. See also lighter light (laɪt ) unimportant or not serious Word forms: lighter , lightest 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe things such as books, music, and films as light, you mean that they entertain you without making you think very deeply. He doesn't like me reading light novels. ...light classical music. ...a light entertainment programme. Synonyms: light-hearted, pleasing, funny, entertaining 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you say something in a light way, you sound as if you think that something is not important or serious. Talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship. Let's finish on a lighter note. Synonyms: carefree, happy, bright, lively lightly adverb [ADVERB after verb] 'Once a detective, always a detective,' he said lightly. Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely Synonyms: carelessly, indifferently, breezily, thoughtlessly lightness uncountable noun 'I'm not an authority on them,' Jessica said with forced lightness. 3. adjective If you say that something is not a light matter, you mean that it should be treated or considered as being important and serious. It can be no light matter for the Home Office that so many young prisoners should have wanted to kill or injure themselves. lightly adverb [ADVERB with verb] His allegations cannot be lightly dismissed. Synonyms: moderately, thinly, slightly, sparsely Synonyms: easily, simply, readily, effortlessly 4. make light of sth phrase If you make light of something, you treat it as though it is not serious or important, when in fact it is. Roberts attempted to make light of his discomfort. 5. See also lighter 6. to make light work of phrase You can use work to talk about how easily or quickly a particular task is done. For example, if a person or thing makes short work of doing something or makes light work of it, they do it quickly and easily. An aerosol spray will make short work of painting awkward objects. This horse made light work of the cross-country course. Australia made hard work of beating them. Quotations: And God said, Let there be light; and there was light Bible: Genesis Idioms: light the fuse to do something which starts off a new and exciting development, or which makes a situation become dangerous Ghana's independence in 1957 lit the fuse which led to the rapid freeing of colonial Africa. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers light a fire under someone [mainly US] to force someone to take action or to start behaving in the way you want They need to crank up their technical research and light a fire under their marketing force. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers hide your light under a bushel to say little about your skills and good features, instead of being confident and telling other people about them Don't be tempted to hide your light under a bushel for fear of upsetting other people. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see the light of day to become known by or available to a large number of people This book might never have seen the light of day without the enthusiasm, support, and friendship of my editor, Daniel Bial. to be born Tens of millions of new souls are seeing the light of day in Africa alone each year. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers see the light to start to understand or agree with something, especially after a long period when you have not understood or agreed with it Christianity taught him values which the West preached but largely ignored in practice. But he had seen the light and urged everyone to share it with him. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers out like a light very deeply asleep Dad gently closed the door again. `She's out like a light,' I heard him whisper to my anxious mother. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers light dawns said to mean that someone suddenly realizes or understands something that they should have realized or understood before `Oh!' she said, as if the light had finally dawned on her. `I'm on the wrong floor, huh?' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers the light at the end of the tunnel something which gives you hope about the future and for the end of a difficult or unpleasant situation After horrific times we are seeing light at the end of the tunnel. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers light as a feather weighing very little It was a monstrous machine as large as the Albert Hall and as light as a feather. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a leading light [mainly British] someone who is considered to be one of the most important, active, and successful people in an organization or campaign He is a leading light in the just launched campaign to rid football of racism. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers in the cold light of day if you think about a problem, feeling, or event in the cold light of day, you think about it some time later and in a calmer or more practical way than was possible at the time it happened He has to sit down in the cold light of day and analyse what needs to be done to prevent the club from being relegated. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be given the green light if a plan or action is given the green light, someone in authority says that it can be carried out Despite local planning opposition he has finally been given the green light to develop a terrace of 11 derelict houses he owns in South Kensington. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers light the blue touch paper or light the touch paper to do something which causes other people to react in an angry or aggressive way This kind of remark is guaranteed to light the blue touch paper with some Labour politicians. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: bad light I think the film really portrays all soldiers in a bad light. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I suppose it is only natural they blame programme makers for showing them in a bad light. The Sun (2014) Has your stay in your present job been so short that it will cast a bad light over your whole career? The Guide to Greatness in Sales (1994) The TV documentary has not shown us in an entirely favourable light. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But if banking can improve its reputation, business in general will be seen in a more favourable light. Times, Sunday Times (2015) She preferred instead to hire PR expertise at a cost of thousands to portray her in a more favourable light. The Sun (2009) By using seasonal ingredients, you'll be halfway there before you even light a match. Times, Sunday Times Do be careful when you light a match. Times, Sunday Times But we would rather light a match to it. The Sun Maybe he felt that to light the match was to bring the inevitable unbearably close. Times, Sunday Times Pour in the calvados, light a match and carefully ignite the liquid to flambé. Times, Sunday Times I remember an old saying: if you can't light a torch, light a candle. Times, Sunday Times Each can will light the torch for 15 minutes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The condition at the time of the lighting was foggy, while she tried to light the torch with a solar mirror with little sunlight. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They light a torch and try to rip their arms apart. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They then had to take their torch out to the water to floating woks, light their torch, and bring it back to their pile of wood to start their fire. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Here's my round-up of the best travel kits to give you a light load when you head off. The Sun She displaced 9,850 tons at light load, and 10,000 tons at standard load. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Although specified for 30 knots this was with a light load, and in service 27 knots was normal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Direct-current generators could be easily paralleled, allowing economical operation by using smaller machines during periods of light load and improving reliability. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They had metacentric heights of 4.06ft m at light load and 6.91ft m at deep load as completed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Experts claim the light penetrates skin more deeply, which leads to more sweat and a higher release of toxins. The Sun In the open sea, only about one per cent of light penetrates to a depth of 200 metres. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Corals often contain photosynthetic symbionts and live in shallow waters where light penetrates. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Light penetrates into the building through windows opened on alternate sides, which illuminate the arms of the cross-shaped interior. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most red light gets absorbed by the shade-intolerant canopy plants, but more of the far-red light penetrates the canopy, reaching the understory. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The round dining table in mirrored glass reflects the river and the sky as light pours in through floor-to-ceiling windows. Times, Sunday Times Light pours through the skylight in the open-plan kitchen/dining room, which has bifold doors that lead on to a bijou south-facing patio. Times,Sunday Times But light pours in via stained-glass portals instead. Times,Sunday Times Light pours down through the overhead glass panels and skylights and at either end the walls consist of glass-panelled doors which frame the views of the landscape beyond. Times, Sunday Times Light pours into the bedroom through a wonderful circular window, 5ft in diameter. Times, Sunday Times Light rain on the opening lap created plenty of drama at the start. Times,Sunday Times One afternoon, a light rain began to dapple the concrete wall across the alleyway from my window. Times, Sunday Times We woke up to clouds and light rain. Smithsonian Mag Their decision followed those of other teams, despite standing water still being on the track and light rain still falling. Times, Sunday Times Heads actually roll, and gore spurts like light rain. Times, Sunday Times What sort of mind did the judge have to even consider such a light sentence? The Sun He seems to have anticipated a light sentence and then a return to normal life. Times, Sunday Times If both stay silent, both get a light sentence. Times, Sunday Times He got off with a light sentence because the offence happened 10 years earlier. The Sun But last night there were furious claims that being a celebrity was what got her a light sentence. The Sun Light snow and falling temperatures are forecast for the coming days. Times, Sunday Times Along with the marked wind chill there were also scattered light snow showers. Times, Sunday Times It's likely to stay cold, too, so for the short term at least there will be light snow even at low altitudes. Times, Sunday Times A light snow was falling and the scene was utterly beautiful. Times, Sunday Times Light snow fell, and the water inched away behind us. Times, Sunday Times The maps illustrate how light spills up into the night sky but there are also serious consequences on the ground. Times, Sunday Times When his hand goes up in his own limp salute, light spills on his palm. Times, Sunday Times On the main level, a flood of natural light spills into the living room, where in many houses, ceiling heights soar to nearly 12 feet. Globe and Mail A fast pace and light tone keep this charming debut gliding along. Times, Sunday Times Its main theme would be a light tone and focused on the surrounding nature. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was noted for his smooth and light tone on the violin. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Comedies were expected to keep a consistently light tone and not challenge the viewer by introducing more serious content. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He addressed his guests in a light tone... Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Passenger car sales slipped 7.4 per cent, while light truck sales were off by 5.3 per cent. canada.com The car was made as a large tourer, roadster or combination car that could be converted from a passenger car to a light truck. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Removal of the rear seat and doors allowed the car to be converted from a five-seater touring car to a light truck in one minute. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These are referred to as flexible barriers because they will deflect 1.6to2.6m ft when struck by a typical passenger car or light truck. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Subsequently, a truck bed would be attached to the chassis and the vehicle could be sold as a light truck. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For complex reasons to do with light wavelength and better focus, this allows more information to be crammed on to a disc, resulting in better picture and sound. Times, Sunday Times Its spectrum then gradually decreases as light wavelength increases. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Color perception appears to be independent of light wavelength. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Similarly, the closer the particle size to the light wavelength (100-1000 nm for visible light) and the more irregular the surface, the larger the degree of opacification. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The type of atoms present in a sample, or the amount of atoms present in a sample can be deduced from measuring these changes in light wavelength and light intensity. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The houses the other side of the road had electricity, and their lights glowed orange in the swirling sand lifted by a light wind. Times, Sunday Times But in the frustratingly light wind everyone was being erratic. Times, Sunday Times A light wind coming up from the plain below gave them all the movement they wanted. Times, Sunday Times If there's a light wind and little traffic, it's an easy 35 miles: mainly on tarmac with a short section of gravel path. Times, Sunday Times It was warm, sunny spring day, with a good tide, light wind and calm water. Times, Sunday Times It captures the city in a gentle morning light. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He complains that the curtains don't keep out the morning light. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The morning light, so bright a moment before, gave way to total darkness. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The contemporary kitchen is filled with natural light from the large sash windows and French doors. Times, Sunday Times (2008) And the beauty of sculpture both indoors and out is that changing natural light adds endless interest. Times, Sunday Times (2015) A little natural light, though, can soften your features. The Sun (2013) His odd smile flashed on and off like a neon light, but he put up what he must have known was a brave last fight. The Sun But there was only a little guesthouse with a creaking sign and a horrible neon light. Times, Sunday Times It has long multicoloured booths running along exposed-brick walls adorned with neon light installations and modern photography. Times, Sunday Times At around 9pm, with the bar fronts bathing the town in neon light, the serious drinking begins. The Sun This reflects ultraviolet light, making the fruit highly noticeable to birds, like a flashing neon light catching the human eye. Times,Sunday Times The water shimmered, giving off a pale light, like a mirror in a dark room. Times, Sunday Times She squinted in the pale light. Times, Sunday Times Behind some shone a pale light. Times, Sunday Times Then he turned his back on his 'angel' and walked out of the house into the pale light of dawn. Times, Sunday Times And in the pale light of dawn, we'd walk along our beach, surprised to see huge fish in our shallows, exclaiming at koalas and wallabies coming from our forests. Times, Sunday Times The snow crunched underfoot as we made our way toward the porch light. Christianity Today A half hour later, we stood under the porch light and watched her walk into the night. Christianity Today There you are and look like the back porch light, and stare out at 12,000 or 15,000 people. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But having 1million of porch lights could make you a target for burglars. The Sun It was long, narrow and dark, illuminated only by the moon and by a faint glow coming from the porch lights. Times, Sunday Times All this helps to cast the sport in a positive light. Times, Sunday Times (2016) If all you can see is a mountain of work and worry, try to view things in a more positive light. The Sun (2016) Unless you have confidence it is difficult for others to see you in a positive light. Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) They now promise to actually reduce wrinkles, firm skin and reflect light to give your face a softer appearance. The Sun Imagination has built a processing technology that allows animations to reflect light and shadow as they would in the real world. Times, Sunday Times These reflect light and can reduce the appearance of dark circles. The Sun Glossy surfaces help reflect light and make your rooms appear bigger and more open. The Sun Plus, it gets bonus points for its micronised pearls, which refract and reflect light so skin appears extra-luminous all day. The Sun Among its other technological breakthroughs: advances in volumetric clouds, which filter and scatter light like the real thing, and water and dust effects. Times, Sunday Times Large ice crystals have fewer surfaces to scatter light, which helps to make the ice appear clear. Times, Sunday Times Cataracts form when these proteins become damaged and the cells make opaque clumps that scatter light. Times, Sunday Times Emulsions tend to have a cloudy appearance because the many phase interfaces scatter light as it passes through the emulsion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And each interface, inhomogeneity or imperfection can deviate, reflect or scatter light, reproducing the above mechanism. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are hoping he can shine a light on the next step in tonight's 7pm announcement. The Sun I wanted to help to shine a light on their best work. Times, Sunday Times One statistic may shine a light on why. Times, Sunday Times Just yesterday he announced he would hold a review to 'shine a light' on tax avoidance if elected. The Sun This week we shine a light on this secret industry with a list of the top 50 hedge fund chiefs and their wealth. Times, Sunday Times Her sides are a soft light green with hints of yellow. Christianity Today Then simply wander the streets, bathing in the soft light and reflected grandeur. Times, Sunday Times Rather than harsh, overhead pendants, use wall, table and floor lamps to create pockets of soft light. Times, Sunday Times Soft light illuminates a gentle landscape and limestone villages. Times, Sunday Times Opt for soft light shining at you from behind the laptop rather than an overly bright background. The Sun I take a pill to cure me of the speed of light. The Times Literary Supplement You can weld with chocolate, measure the speed of light and maybe even spot a celebrity. Times, Sunday Times Its thought processes, however, would still be limited by the speed of light. Times, Sunday Times Little wonder she left him at the speed of light. The Sun Oh, and the monsters seem to move at the speed of light. Times, Sunday Times We can barely turn on a light or the oven without someone, somewhere, tracking our every move. Times, Sunday Times He said she did not turn on a light. Times, Sunday Times The computer will then turn on the light — usually for about 15 minutes — before turning it off to save draining the battery should the tailgate be left open. Times, Sunday Times They then try to turn on the light and discover that the light got cut out. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The device would turn on a light next to a random question, and the user would type in the number of the answer element. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It uses ultraviolet light to convert the resin into a solid, which fixes to a glass platform. Times, Sunday Times Other researchers rely on ultraviolet light, which reflects the light differently from fake and authentic sections of the same slab. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The unit which emits the ultraviolet light could be incorporated in an existing printer. Times, Sunday Times The flower also reflects ultraviolet light, which may be to attract pollinating insects, such as bees, which see in that part of the spectrum. Times, Sunday Times Shops can test for them by checking if they glow under ultraviolet light. The Sun Gentle warm light increases in intensity over the period you set (from 20 to 40 minutes). The Sun Their quiet humility of observation shines a warm light in a cold political climate. Times, Sunday Times The evening sun picks them out as they play, gold-edged and painterly: humble but lovely in the low, warm light. Times, Sunday Times South-facing rooms have lots of warm light, so you want to use soft tones to maximise the feeling of light and space. Times,Sunday Times He glides a rake in long arcs until the sand resembles freshly poured concrete, occasionally kicking up a swirl of dust that catches the warm light pouring through the windows. Smithsonian Mag Translations: Chinese: 轻的, 明亮的, 光亮, 点燃, 光源, 淡的 Japanese: 軽い not heavy, 明るい not dark, 光, ともす, 光, 淡い |
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