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beam

释义

beam

noun countable

UK /biːm/

Word Forms

singular	beam
plural	beams

1
a long thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete that supports a roof
a cottage with low oak beams
Synonyms and related words
Frames and supports for structures
frame
foundation
support
2
physicsa line of light or other form of energy
the beam of the car headlights
a laser beam
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
3
a wide happy smile
A beam of happiness spread over her face.
Synonyms and related words
Smiles
smile
grin
beam
4
Britisha wooden bar used for physical exercise in a gym
Synonyms and related words
Equipment used at the gym and for exercises
assault course
barbell
beam
5
the widest part of a ship from one side to the other
Synonyms and related words
Parts of boats and ships
aft
amidships
bay

phrases

off beam

beam

noun countable

US /bim/

Word Forms

singular	beam
plural	beams

1
a long thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete that supports a roof
a barn with low oak beams
Synonyms and related words
Frames and supports for structures
frame
foundation
support
2
physicsa line of light or other form of energy
the beam of the car headlights
a laser beam
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
3
a wide happy smile
A beam of happiness spread over her face.
Synonyms and related words
Smiles
smile
grin
beam
4
Britisha balance beam
Synonyms and related words
Equipment used at the gym and for exercises
balance beam
barbell
beam
5
the widest part of a ship from one side to the other
Synonyms and related words
Parts of boats and ships
aft
amidships
bay

beam

verb

UK /biːm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	beam
he/she/it	beams
present participle	beaming
past tense	beamed
past participle	beamed

1
intransitive if you beam, you smile in a very obvious way
He beamed with satisfaction.
Synonyms and related words
To smile
smile
grin
beam
2
transitive to send radio signals or television pictures through the air using electronic equipment
beam to/across/over etc:
Pictures of the famine were beamed to television audiences all over the world.
Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio
broadcast
report
give out
1. 2a
  intransitive/transitive to send out light, heat, or energy
  The sun beamed down brightly from a perfect blue sky.
  Synonyms and related words
  To shine, glow or give off light
  shine
  glow
  flash
  Synonyms and related words
  To send something out into the air or environment
  give off
  send out
  emit

phrasal verbs

beam down

beam up

beam

verb

US /bim/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	beam
he/she/it	beams
present participle	beaming
past tense	beamed
past participle	beamed

1
intransitive if you beam, you smile in a very obvious way
He beamed with satisfaction.
Synonyms and related words
To smile
smile
grin
beam
2
transitive to send radio signals or television pictures through the air using electronic equipment
beam to/across/over etc.:
Pictures of the famine were beamed to television audiences all over the world.
Synonyms and related words
To broadcast or be broadcast on television or radio
broadcast
report
screen
1. 2a
  intransitive/transitive to send out light, heat, or energy
  The sun beamed down brightly from a perfect blue sky.
  Synonyms and related words
  To shine, glow or give off light
  shine
  glow
  flash
  Synonyms and related words
  To send something out into the air or environment
  give off
  send out
  emit

phrasal verbs

beam down

beam up

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