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单词 brightness
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Definition of brightness in English:

brightness

noun ˈbrʌɪtnəsˈbraɪtnəs
mass noun
  • 1The quality or state of giving out or reflecting light.

    we can change the brightness of the bulb
    the comet's brightness had dimmed
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This can increase brightness by 40 percent and get rid of the rainbow effect.
    • The brightness from the lamps adds splendor and grandeur to the whole show.
    • The new approach to locating planets depends upon observing changes in the level of brightness of light that distant stars emit.
    • To gauge a bulb's brightness, look to the lumens rating on the packaging.
    • The amount of radiant energy or intensity of light determines the brightness of a seen surface.
    • Others used pencil erasers to restore old lucky pennies to their original brightness.
    • The system takes a minute to warm up the LCD to full brightness, which is a minor annoyance.
    • The telescopes looked for a brief dimming in a star's brightness, indicating a planet might have moved across the star's face.
    • She folded her shawl over her arm and enjoyed the brightness of the sun and the clear blue of the sky.
    • Tuning down the brightness to make the blacks look blacker loses shadow details in other parts of the image.
    1. 1.1 The quality or state of being well lit.
      his mother called to him from the brightness of the kitchen
      Example sentencesExamples
      • She couldn't remember ever having been as profoundly relieved as when she stumbled into the fire-lit brightness of the fort.
      • All my neighbors already have their displays of lights set to Yankee Stadium brightness.
      • The more variety you have in wattage, the more you'll be able to set the brightness of the room with precision.
      • I walked out quietly, closing my eyes before I faced the otherworldly brightness of the hotel lobby.
      • When he had passed through the passenger car and entered the one beyond, she turned away to the dimmed brightness of the coach.
      • From the brightness of the hallway they climbed the darkened staircase, carefully, as if it was fragile and could break with a heavy step.
      • He ascended the flight of stairs that led into the relative brightness of the basement.
      • The rules include requiring dancers to keep four feet from customers and increasing the minimum lighting—think parking-garage brightness.
      • My eyes indirectly saw a dark splotch on the usual brightness of the parlor.
      • From under his blue cloak, he drew a sword that made the brightness of the hall more bright.
    2. 1.2 Sunny, cloudless weather.
      the brightness will linger through Wednesday
      the brightness of a winter's day
      Example sentencesExamples
      • It was a clear day, a sunny day, a day of brightness and splendor.
      • We managed to get most of our shots done in a short period of brightness before the storm clouds threatened.
      • Had it not been for the warmth and brightness of Monday, when I arrived here, I should have supposed that all sunshine had left Brook Farm forever.
      • Despite the brightness of the day, there is a somber undercurrent about the race as news of the cyclist's death quietly spreads.
      • It is like the brightness after the rain, making grass sprout from the earth.
      • The brightness on the day of his funeral was fitting for the man who loved light.
    3. 1.3 The quality of being vividly and boldly coloured.
      he adds brightness to the dishes by tossing in fresh herbs
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I had the impression that the screaming brightness of their leaves had indeed faded in the past several minutes.
      • The brightness of his ultramarine eyes surrounded in kohl was intensified ten fold as he gazed upon the same land I had been.
      • I loved the brightness of the fabric.
      • The brightness of a rainbow has more to do with the size of individual water droplets than with the density of rainfall.
      • Maybe the brightness of his necktie was chosen to generate excitement.
      • But Nev was struck by the brightness of her short yellow curls and her piercing blue eyes.
      • The most noticeable thing was not the brightness of the floral displays, but the marvelous scent that filled the air.
      • It's a very vibrant medium pink, but not to the point that it has that tacky brightness about it.
      • What you get is the smokiness of the pancetta, the flavor-charge of the garlic, the brightness of the broccoli, the perkiness of the cheese.
      • And everything's color is altered by the brightness of the flower's head.
  • 2The quality of being intelligent and quick-witted.

    he reminded me of my first son with his brightness and inquisitiveness
    Example sentencesExamples
    • As a young boy, my father-in-law felt blessed by his older cousin, who recognized his brightness and gave him a word game.
    • It's unfair that despite his obvious brightness, school will probably always be hard for him.
    • The future welfare of the society is closely interwoven with the brightness of the child and its careful upbringing.
    • If you can do that, you can find the key to unlock the brightness of the student and can probably gift the world with one of its best talented inhabitants.
    • He speaks of an 'evident luster' that displays a kind of clarity and brightness to the attentive mind.
    • This is an example of the brightness of Einstein to distinguish between the obvious and what cannot be accepted without a previous analysis.
    • The kid's brightness is overrated.
  • 3The quality of being cheerful or lively.

    there's so much light and brightness in their faces
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Maybe it's seen as a way of provoking a joyful feeling of brightness and well-being.
    • This brings brightness to the eyes, more energy and happiness.
    • These children are generally full of energy and brightness, alert and on the go the whole time.
    • I said to the patient, with feigned brightness, "You're in one of the best hospitals in the country, with one of the best transplant teams."
    • One advantage would be his projection of youthful brightness and enthusiasm.
    • It is a festival of joy, splendor, and brightness and happiness.
    • It is our will to bring some fun and brightness into our lives.
    • I find that the brightness of jazz lifts people's spirit, getting away from the stuffy old hymns of the last century or two.
    • If you're feeling generous—for no particular reason other than your wanting to bestow some fluffy brightness on this corner of the world—I've put this on my Wish List.
    • He can light up a room with the sparkle in his eyes and the brightness of his smile.
    1. 3.1 Success and happiness.
      there had been some brightness in her life
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I’m calling you now to see the brightness of this situation.
      • If we can understand, experienc, and practice this path, life will be filled with infinite brightness and cheer.
      • Look at the brightness of what lies ahead and work out a way to make it come to you.
      • For now there are just the vestiges of the past—triumphs and disappointments alike—and the brightness of things to come.
      • Her approach to this land was marked by smiles, which evidenced the brightness of her prospects.
      • She has moved beyond the troubles of her past, but she has not yet reached the brightness of her future.
  • 4The quality in sound of being clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched.

    tone alters the brightness of the sound
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Of all the factors that affect the brightness of the tone, the wood of the guitar body is near the bottom of that list.
    • The intimate setting and acoustical brightness of the building make it an ideal setting for a concert.
    • Add sonic brightness more effectively than you can with traditional equalization.
    • One of the most consistent outcomes from such timbre experiments is that brightness is an important factor.
    • The two violas produce an earthy sound breaking the silvery brightness of the flute and violin.
 
 

Definition of brightness in US English:

brightness

nounˈbrītnəsˈbraɪtnəs
  • 1The quality or state of giving out or reflecting light.

    we can change the brightness of the bulb
    the comet's brightness had dimmed
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The new approach to locating planets depends upon observing changes in the level of brightness of light that distant stars emit.
    • She folded her shawl over her arm and enjoyed the brightness of the sun and the clear blue of the sky.
    • Others used pencil erasers to restore old lucky pennies to their original brightness.
    • The telescopes looked for a brief dimming in a star's brightness, indicating a planet might have moved across the star's face.
    • This can increase brightness by 40 percent and get rid of the rainbow effect.
    • The brightness from the lamps adds splendor and grandeur to the whole show.
    • To gauge a bulb's brightness, look to the lumens rating on the packaging.
    • Tuning down the brightness to make the blacks look blacker loses shadow details in other parts of the image.
    • The amount of radiant energy or intensity of light determines the brightness of a seen surface.
    • The system takes a minute to warm up the LCD to full brightness, which is a minor annoyance.
    1. 1.1 The quality or state of being well lit.
      his mother called to him from the brightness of the kitchen
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The rules include requiring dancers to keep four feet from customers and increasing the minimum lighting—think parking-garage brightness.
      • When he had passed through the passenger car and entered the one beyond, she turned away to the dimmed brightness of the coach.
      • She couldn't remember ever having been as profoundly relieved as when she stumbled into the fire-lit brightness of the fort.
      • My eyes indirectly saw a dark splotch on the usual brightness of the parlor.
      • He ascended the flight of stairs that led into the relative brightness of the basement.
      • From under his blue cloak, he drew a sword that made the brightness of the hall more bright.
      • From the brightness of the hallway they climbed the darkened staircase, carefully, as if it was fragile and could break with a heavy step.
      • All my neighbors already have their displays of lights set to Yankee Stadium brightness.
      • The more variety you have in wattage, the more you'll be able to set the brightness of the room with precision.
      • I walked out quietly, closing my eyes before I faced the otherworldly brightness of the hotel lobby.
    2. 1.2 Sunny, cloudless weather.
      the brightness will linger through Wednesday
      the brightness of a winter's day
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Despite the brightness of the day, there is a somber undercurrent about the race as news of the cyclist's death quietly spreads.
      • It was a clear day, a sunny day, a day of brightness and splendor.
      • We managed to get most of our shots done in a short period of brightness before the storm clouds threatened.
      • It is like the brightness after the rain, making grass sprout from the earth.
      • The brightness on the day of his funeral was fitting for the man who loved light.
      • Had it not been for the warmth and brightness of Monday, when I arrived here, I should have supposed that all sunshine had left Brook Farm forever.
    3. 1.3 The quality of being vividly and boldly colored.
      he adds brightness to the dishes by tossing in fresh herbs
      Example sentencesExamples
      • What you get is the smokiness of the pancetta, the flavor-charge of the garlic, the brightness of the broccoli, the perkiness of the cheese.
      • But Nev was struck by the brightness of her short yellow curls and her piercing blue eyes.
      • The brightness of a rainbow has more to do with the size of individual water droplets than with the density of rainfall.
      • The brightness of his ultramarine eyes surrounded in kohl was intensified ten fold as he gazed upon the same land I had been.
      • Maybe the brightness of his necktie was chosen to generate excitement.
      • I had the impression that the screaming brightness of their leaves had indeed faded in the past several minutes.
      • It's a very vibrant medium pink, but not to the point that it has that tacky brightness about it.
      • I loved the brightness of the fabric.
      • The most noticeable thing was not the brightness of the floral displays, but the marvelous scent that filled the air.
      • And everything's color is altered by the brightness of the flower's head.
  • 2The quality of being intelligent and quick-witted.

    he reminded me of my first son with his brightness and inquisitiveness
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The kid's brightness is overrated.
    • As a young boy, my father-in-law felt blessed by his older cousin, who recognized his brightness and gave him a word game.
    • If you can do that, you can find the key to unlock the brightness of the student and can probably gift the world with one of its best talented inhabitants.
    • It's unfair that despite his obvious brightness, school will probably always be hard for him.
    • The future welfare of the society is closely interwoven with the brightness of the child and its careful upbringing.
    • He speaks of an 'evident luster' that displays a kind of clarity and brightness to the attentive mind.
    • This is an example of the brightness of Einstein to distinguish between the obvious and what cannot be accepted without a previous analysis.
  • 3The quality of being cheerful or lively.

    there's so much light and brightness in their faces
    Example sentencesExamples
    • If you're feeling generous—for no particular reason other than your wanting to bestow some fluffy brightness on this corner of the world—I've put this on my Wish List.
    • This brings brightness to the eyes, more energy and happiness.
    • These children are generally full of energy and brightness, alert and on the go the whole time.
    • I said to the patient, with feigned brightness, "You're in one of the best hospitals in the country, with one of the best transplant teams."
    • It is our will to bring some fun and brightness into our lives.
    • It is a festival of joy, splendor, and brightness and happiness.
    • Maybe it's seen as a way of provoking a joyful feeling of brightness and well-being.
    • He can light up a room with the sparkle in his eyes and the brightness of his smile.
    • I find that the brightness of jazz lifts people's spirit, getting away from the stuffy old hymns of the last century or two.
    • One advantage would be his projection of youthful brightness and enthusiasm.
    1. 3.1 Success and happiness.
      there had been some brightness in her life
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Look at the brightness of what lies ahead and work out a way to make it come to you.
      • Her approach to this land was marked by smiles, which evidenced the brightness of her prospects.
      • If we can understand, experienc, and practice this path, life will be filled with infinite brightness and cheer.
      • She has moved beyond the troubles of her past, but she has not yet reached the brightness of her future.
      • For now there are just the vestiges of the past—triumphs and disappointments alike—and the brightness of things to come.
      • I’m calling you now to see the brightness of this situation.
  • 4The quality in sound of being clear, vibrant, and typically high-pitched.

    tone alters the brightness of the sound
    Example sentencesExamples
    • One of the most consistent outcomes from such timbre experiments is that brightness is an important factor.
    • Of all the factors that affect the brightness of the tone, the wood of the guitar body is near the bottom of that list.
    • Add sonic brightness more effectively than you can with traditional equalization.
    • The two violas produce an earthy sound breaking the silvery brightness of the flute and violin.
    • The intimate setting and acoustical brightness of the building make it an ideal setting for a concert.
 
 
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