| 单词 | light | 
| 释义 | Word Frequency light 1(laɪt) noun 1.  the medium of illumination that makes sight possible 2.  Also called: visible radiation electromagnetic radiation that is capable of causing a visual sensation and has wavelengths from about 380 to about 780 nanometres  3. (not in technical usage) electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp ultraviolet radiation  ultraviolet light 4.  the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye▶ Related prefix: photo- 5.  anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle  6. traffic light  7.  a particular quality or type of light  a good light for reading 8.  a.  illumination from the sun during the day; daylight  b.  the time this appears; daybreak; dawn  9.  anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window 10.  the condition of being visible or known (esp in the phrases bring or come to light) 11.  an aspect or view  he saw it in a different light 12.  mental understanding or spiritual insight  13.  a person considered to be an authority or leader 14.  brightness of countenance, esp a sparkle in the eyes 15.  a.  the act of igniting or kindling something, such as a cigarette  b.  something that ignites or kindles, esp in a specified manner, such as a spark or flame  c.  something used for igniting or kindling, such as a match 16. lighthouse  17.  a.  the effect of illumination on objects or scenes, as created in a picture b.  an area of brightness in a picture, as opposed to shade  18.   a poetic or archaic word for eyesight  19.  the answer to a clue in a crossword  20. in light of  21. light at the end of the tunnel  22. out like a light  23. see the light  24. see the light  25. shed light on  26. stand in a person's light  27. strike a light  adjective 28.  full of light; well-lighted 29.  (of a colour) reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light  light yellowCompare medium (sense 2),  dark (sense 2) 30.  phonetics relating to or denoting an (l) pronounced with front vowel resonance; clear  the French "l" is much lighter than that of Englishdark (sense 9) verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt) 31.  to ignite or cause to ignite 32. (often foll by up) to illuminate or cause to illuminate 33.  to make or become cheerful or animated  34. (transitive) to guide or lead by light Derived formslightish (ˈlightish) adjective lightless (ˈlightless)  adjective Word originOld English lēoht; related to Old High German lioht, Gothic liuhath, Latin lux Word Frequency light 2(laɪt) adjective 1.  not heavy; weighing relatively little 2.  having relatively low density  magnesium is a light metal 3.  lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights 4.  not great in degree, intensity, or number  light rain  a light eater 5.  without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done  a light heart  light work 6.  graceful, agile, or deft   light fingers 7.  not bulky or clumsy  8.  not serious or profound; entertaining   light verse 9.  without importance or consequence; insignificant   no light matter 10.  frivolous or capricious  11.  loose in morals 12.  dizzy or unclear   a light head 13.  (of bread, cake, etc) spongy or well leavened  14.  easily digested   a light meal 15.  relatively low in alcoholic content  a light wine 16.  (of a soil) having a crumbly texture  17. (of a vessel, lorry, etc) a.  designed to carry light loads b.  not loaded 18.  carrying light arms or equipment  light infantry 19.  (of an industry) engaged in the production of small consumer goods using light machinery Compare heavy (sense 10) 20.  aeronautics (of an aircraft) having a maximum take-off weight less than 5670 kilograms (12 500 pounds) 21.  chemistry (of an oil fraction obtained from coal tar) having a boiling range between about 100° and 210°C 22.  (of a railway) having a narrow gauge, or in some cases a standard gauge with speed or load restrictions not applied to a main line 23.  bridge a.  (of a bid) made on insufficient values b.  (of a player) having failed to take sufficient tricks to make his or her contract 24.  phonetics, prosody (of a syllable, vowel, etc) unaccented or weakly stressed; shortCompare heavy (sense 13),   See also light1 (sense 30) 25.  phonetics the least of three levels of stress in an utterance, in such languages as English 26. light on  27. make light of  adverb 28.  a less common word for lightly 29.  with little equipment, baggage, etc  to travel light verbWord forms: lights, lighting, lighted or lit (lɪt) (intransitive) 30.  (esp of birds) to settle or land after flight 31.  to get down from a horse, vehicle, etc 32. (foll by on or upon) to come upon unexpectedly 33.  to strike or fall on  the choice lighted on me Derived formslightish (ˈlightish) adjective lightly (ˈlightly)  adverb lightness (ˈlightness)  noun Word originOld English lēoht; related to Dutch licht, Gothic leihts Word Frequency Light(laɪt) noun 1.  God regarded as a source of illuminating grace and strength 2.  Quakerism  short for Inner Light  | 
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