释义 |
View usage for: (ɪnlaɪtən) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense enlightens, present participle enlightening, past tense, past participle enlightenedverb [no cont]To enlighten someone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something. [formal] A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession. [VERB noun] If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me. [VERB noun] Synonyms: inform, tell, teach, advise More Synonyms of enlighten enlightening adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] ...an enlightening talk on the work done at the animal park. It can be an enormously enlightening and exciting experience. enlighten in British English (ɪnˈlaɪtən) verb (transitive)1. to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify 2. to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition 3. to give spiritual or religious revelation to 4. poetic to shed light on Derived forms enlightener (enˈlightener) noun enlightening (enˈlightening) adjective enlighten in American English (ɛnˈlaɪtən; ɪnˈlaɪtən) verb transitive1. a. to give the light of fact and knowledge to; free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition b. Religion to give spiritual insight and understanding to 2. to make clear to (a person) the facts or nature of something; inform 3. Archaic to light up; illuminate Derived forms enlightener (enˈlightener) noun Examples of 'enlighten' in a sentenceenlighten His lectures on the early medieval period were always both entertaining and enlightening.Italy has proved an enlightening experience in just a short time.And a most enlightening experience it is.The movie was entertaining and enlightening.The last in an enlightening series.It was a truly enlightening experience.But when you get to its final page you will find that you have not merely been entertained but enlightened, too.I needed something light but enlightening.The book is a generous one, enlightening, entertaining and different.But whether you do it once or adopt self-examination as a regular practice, it can be an enormously enlightening and exciting experience.Since this enlightening experience, I have been able to be more punctual with office visits. In other languagesenlighten British English: enlighten VERB To enlighten someone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something. A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession. - American English: enlighten
- Brazilian Portuguese: informar
- Chinese: 启迪
- European Spanish: instruir
- French: éclairer
- German: aufklären
- Italian: apportare lumi a
- Japanese: 啓発する
- Korean: 계몽하다
- European Portuguese: informar
- Latin American Spanish: instruir
Definition to give information or understanding to Their aim is to enlighten the public about the situation. Synonyms make aware let know cause to understand Additional synonymsHe advises university graduates on money matters. Synonyms counsel, train, teach, guide, influence, educate, instruct, give guidance, give tips, offer suggestions, give counselling, offer opinions Definition to make aware Have the customers been fully apprised of the advantages? Synonyms make aware, tell, warn, advise, inform, communicate, notify, enlighten, acquaint, give notice, make cognizant Definition to recommend or urge My advisors counselled me to do nothing. Synonyms advise, recommend, advocate, prescribe, warn, urge, caution, instruct, exhort (formal), admonish |