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

noun

any of the thin lines, or beams, of light that appear to come from a bright source

a graphic representation of one of these, as in heraldry

any of several lines radiating from a center; radius

any straight line that extends from a point

a disclosure of mental or spiritual enlightenment

a ray of intelligence

a tiny amount; slight trace

a ray of hope

5. Botany

ray flower

any of the pedicels, or flower stalks, of an umbel

a medullary ray

6. Physics

a stream of particles given off by a radioactive substance

any of the particles in such a stream

a straight line along which any part of a wave of radiant energy is regarded as traveling from its source to any given point

a beam of radiant energy of very small diameter

7. Zoology

any of the bony spines supporting the fin membrane of a fish

any of the sectors of a radially symmetrical animal, as a starfish

verb intransitive

to shine forth in rays

to radiate

verb transitive

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to send out in rays; emit

11.

to supply with rays or radiating lines

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释义	Trends of ray View usage for: ray (reɪ) Word forms: plural rays 1. countable noun Rays of light are narrow beams of light. ...the first rays of light spread over the horizon. [+ of] It can be seen clearly in a ray of sunlight or under a lamp. The sun's rays can penetrate water up to 10 feet. Synonyms: beam, bar, flash, shaft More Synonyms of ray 2. See also cosmic rays, gamma rays, X-ray 3. countable noun A ray of hope, comfort, or other positive quality is a small amount of it that you welcome because it makes a bad situation seem less bad. They could provide a ray of hope amid the general business and economic gloom. [+ of] The one ray of sunlight in this depressing history is her meeting and falling inlove with Martin. 4. countable noun A ray is a fairly large sea fish which has a flat body, eyes on the top of its body, and a long tail. More Synonyms of ray ray in British English 1 (reɪ) noun 1. a narrow beam of light; gleam 2. a slight indication, esp of something anticipated or hoped for a ray of solace 3. mathematics a straight line extending from a point 4. a thin beam of electromagnetic radiation or particles 5. any of the bony or cartilaginous spines of the fin of a fish that form the support for the soft part of the fin 6. any of the arms or branches of a starfish or other radiate animal 7. astronomy any of a number of bright streaks that radiate from the youngest lunar craters, such as Tycho; they are composed of crater ejecta not yet darkened, and extend considerable distances 8. botany any strand of tissue that runs radially through the vascular tissue of some higher plants medullary ray verb 9. (of an object) to emit (light) in rays or (of light) to issue in the form of rays 10. (intransitive) (of lines, etc) to extend in rays or on radiating paths 11. (transitive) to adorn (an ornament, etc) with rays or radiating lines Word origin C14: from Old French rai, from Latin radius spoke, radius ray in British English 2 (reɪ) noun any of various marine selachian fishes typically having a flattened body, greatly enlarged winglike pectoral fins, gills on the undersurface of the fins, and a long whiplike tail. They constitute the orders Torpediniformes (electric rays) and Rajiformes Word origin C14: from Old French raie, from Latin raia ray in British English 3 (reɪ) noun music (in tonic sol-fa) the second degree of any major scale; supertonic Word origin C14: see gamut Ray in British English 1 (reɪ) noun Cape Ray Ray in British English 2 (reɪ) noun 1. John. 1627–1705, English naturalist. He originated natural botanical classification and the division of flowering plants into monocotyledons and dicotyledons 2. Man, real name Emmanuel Rudnitsky. 1890–1976, US surrealist photographer 3. Satyajit (ˈsætjədʒɪt). 1921–92, Indian film director, noted for his Apu trilogy (1955–59) Ray in American English 1 (reɪ) noun a masculine name see also Raymond Ray in American English 2 (reɪ; for 2 raɪ; reɪ) 1. Man1890-1976; U.S. painter & photographer 2. Satyajit1921-92; Indian film writer & director ray in American English 1 (reɪ) noun 1. a. any of the thin lines, or beams, of light that appear to come from a bright source b. a graphic representation of one of these, as in heraldry 2. a. any of several lines radiating from a center; radius b. any straight line that extends from a point 3. a disclosure of mental or spiritual enlightenment a ray of intelligence 4. a tiny amount; slight trace a ray of hope 5. Botany a. ray flower b. any of the pedicels, or flower stalks, of an umbel c. a medullary ray 6. Physics a. a stream of particles given off by a radioactive substance b. any of the particles in such a stream c. a straight line along which any part of a wave of radiant energy is regarded as traveling from its source to any given point d. a beam of radiant energy of very small diameter 7. Zoology a. any of the bony spines supporting the fin membrane of a fish b. any of the sectors of a radially symmetrical animal, as a starfish verb intransitive 8. to shine forth in rays 9. to radiate verb transitive 10. to send out in rays; emit 11. to supply with rays or radiating lines Derived forms rayless (ˈrayless) adjective raylike (ˈrayˌlike) adjective Word origin OFr rai < L radius: see radius ray in American English 2 (reɪ) noun any of several orders (esp. Rajiformes) of cartilaginous fishes with a horizontallyflat body, both eyes on the upper surface, widely expanded fins at each side, and a slender or whiplike tail, as the eagle rays, electric rays, and skates Word origin ME < MFr raie < L raia More idioms containing ray a ray of sunshine Image of ray © Jiang Zhongyan, shutterstock Examples of 'ray' in a sentence ray It uses a shell of ice to shield its inhabitants from cosmic rays, which can damage cells, increasing the risk of cancer or causing acute radiation sickness. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The club is a ray of light for them. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He saw the first ray of sunlight and heard the first crash of a wave. Christianity Today (2000) There is also one small ray of warm civic pride. Times, Sunday Times (2010) They have white rays and a bright yellow disc in the middle. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Wireless networks and mobile phone masts emitting spectral rays are ideal fodder for this sort of panic. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Some figures suggested a ray of hope. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The ancients built stone circles to greet the first rays of the solstice. Times, Sunday Times (2007) She was such a ray of light. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It is also not clear how much cosmic rays are involved in making clouds. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But there is one ray of hope. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It seemed ironic that a ray of hope should come from the far north. Times, Sunday Times (2010) His emblem is a ray of light. Martin Manser COLLINS DICTIONARY OF SAINTS (2004) After this he switched to research on cosmic rays. Times, Sunday Times (2011) But the coach can see rays of hope. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The one small ray of light shining through the dark hours was that there were still no new victims. Edward Beauclerk Maurice THE LAST OF THE GENTLEMEN ADVENTURERS: Coming of Age in the Arctic (2004) Construction workers are at higher risk due to long spells working in direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays reflected from surfaces. The Sun (2011) There are some rays of light. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The first rays of sunshine are finally reaching the British economy. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Meanwhile, how to harness those first rays of spring? Times, Sunday Times (2008) I thought it was rays of sunlight reflecting off my glasses. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Each blossom has a ring of bright yellow rays, and in the middle a disc that is the colour ofold gold. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The centrepiece is a vast aquarium filled with 65,000 sharks, rays and tropical fish. The Sun (2012) Out on the reef, we discovered waving purple coral, tropical fish and a ray as thick as my thigh. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Word lists with ray Types of fish In other languages ray British English: ray NOUN Rays of light are narrow beams of light. ...the first rays of light spread over the horizon. American English: ray Brazilian Portuguese: raio Chinese: 光线 European Spanish: rayo French: rayon German: Strahl Italian: raggio Japanese: 光線 Korean: 광선 European Portuguese: raio Latin American Spanish: rayo Chinese translation of 'ray' ray (reɪ) n (c) [of light] 光线(線) (guāngxiàn) (道, dào) [of heat] 辐(輻)射 (fúshè) a ray of hope 一线(線)希望 (yī xiàn xīwàng) All related terms of 'ray' X-ray ( ray ) X射线(線) X shèxiàn Blu-Ray 蓝(藍)光 lán guāng a ray of hope 一线(線)希望 yī xiàn xīwàng to have an X-ray 做一次X光检(檢)查 zuò yī cì X guāng jiǎnchá to take an X-ray of sth 对(對)某物做X光检(檢)查 duì mǒuwù zuò X guāng jiǎnchá 1 (noun) in the sense of beam Definition a narrow beam of light The first rays of light spread over the horizon. Synonyms beam a beam of light bar a crowd throwing stones and iron bars flash a sudden flash of lightning shaft A brilliant shaft of sunlight burst through the doorway. gleam the gleam of the headlights flicker I saw the flicker of flames. glint glints of sunlight glimmer In the east there is the faintest glimmer of light. 2 (noun) in the sense of trace Definition a slight indication I can offer you a slender ray of hope. Synonyms trace The church has traces of fifteenth-century frescoes. spark Even Oliver felt a tiny spark of excitement. flicker He felt a flicker of regret. glimmer Our last glimmer of hope faded. hint I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face. indication He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise. scintilla Additional synonyms in the sense of bar Definition a rigid usually straight length of metal, wood, etc. used as a barrier or structural part a crowd throwing stones and iron bars Synonyms rod, staff, stick, stake, rail, pole, paling, shaft, baton, mace, batten, palisade, crosspiece in the sense of flash Definition a sudden short blaze of intense light or flame a sudden flash of lightning Synonyms blaze, ray, burst, spark, beam, sparkle, streak, flare, dazzle, shaft, glare, gleam, flicker, shimmer, twinkle, scintillation, coruscation in the sense of flicker Definition an unsteady or brief light I saw the flicker of flames. Synonyms glimmer, flash, spark, flare, gleam Synonyms of 'ray' ray Explore 'ray' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of flicker Definition a brief or faint indication of emotion He felt a flicker of regret. Synonyms trace, drop, breath, spark, atom, glimmer, vestige, iota in the sense of gleam Definition to move easily and smoothly the gleam of the headlights Synonyms glimmer, flash, beam, glow, sparkle, coruscation in the sense of glimmer Definition a glow or twinkle In the east there is the faintest glimmer of light. Synonyms glow, ray, sparkle, gleam, blink, flicker, shimmer, twinkle in the sense of glimmer Definition a faint indication Our last glimmer of hope faded. Synonyms trace, ray, suggestion, hint, grain, gleam, flicker, inkling in the sense of glint Definition a bright gleam glints of sunlight Synonyms gleam, flash, shine, sparkle, glitter, twinkle, twinkling, glimmer in the sense of hint Definition a small amount I glanced at her and saw no hint of irony on her face. Synonyms trace, touch, suggestion, taste, breath, dash, whisper, suspicion, tinge, whiff, speck, undertone, soupçon in the sense of indication He gave no indication that he was ready to compromise. Synonyms sign, mark, evidence, warning, note, signal, suggestion, symptom, hint, clue, manifestation, omen, inkling, portent, intimation, forewarning, wake-up call in the sense of shaft Definition a ray or streak of light A brilliant shaft of sunlight burst through the doorway. Synonyms ray, beam, gleam, streak in the sense of spark Definition a trace or hint Even Oliver felt a tiny spark of excitement. Synonyms trace, hint, scrap, atom, jot, vestige, scintilla
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