| 单词 | light |
| 释义 | light —light /laɪt/ adjective (BRIGHT) ► B1 lit by the natural light of the day: » The big windows make the room feel wonderfully light and airy.» It gets light very early these summer mornings.» Summer is coming and the evenings are getting lighter (= getting dark later).Thesaurus+: ↑The qualities of lightWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightly• • • Extra Examples:» The new offices are light and airy.» It doesn't get light until nine.» The hall was bright and decorated in a modern style.» I wanted the summer room to be very light.» Her house is light and airy.adjective (MEAL/DRINK) F0 A light meal is small and easy to digest: » I don't eat much for lunch - just a light snack.Thesaurus+: ↑Meals and parts of mealsF0 describes alcoholic drinks that are not strong in flavour: » It's described on the label as 'light, fruity wine'.Thesaurus+: ↑Drinking alcoholadjective (NOT HEAVY) A2 not heavy: » Here, take this bag - it's quite light.» He's a few pounds lighter than he used to be.» How do you get your cakes so wonderfully light, Felicity?» He has a very light (= gentle) touch, which is what is required in massage.» She's very light on her feet (= she moves gracefully).Thesaurus+: ↑Light and weightlessA2 describes clothes that are made of thin material that allows you to be cool: » a light summer dressThesaurus+: ↑Light and weightlessThesaurus+: ↑The style, appearance, and make-up of clothesWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightly• • • Extra Examples:» Will you be able to carry these bags to the car? There're quite light.» This umbrella is very light and it fits easily into my bag.» I can't carry you around any more - you're not as light as you were, my girl!» My suitcase is fairly light as I didn't have time to pack very much.» The kitten was so light I could hardly feel it sitting on my lap.adjective (NOT MUCH) B1 not great in strength or amount: » A light wind was blowing.» The traffic was quite light so we got through London quickly.» It's only light rain - you don't need an umbrella.Thesaurus+: ↑Weakness and vulnerabilitylight eater/drinker/smokerF0 someone who eats/drinks/smokes only a little Thesaurus+: ↑Self-control and moderationlight sleeperF0 someone who is easily woken up by noise, etc. Thesaurus+: ↑Weakness and vulnerabilityWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightly• • • Extra Examples:» There was a light covering of snow.» This wine has a light, fruity flavour .» The sauce itself was light, fragrant and slightly sweet.» The boat goes fast, even in light winds.» There is only light traffic on the roads tonight.adjective (NOT SERIOUS) F0 entertaining and easily understood, but not serious and not intended to make you think: » I want some light reading for the summer holidays - a romance or something.» A lively argument between the two main speakers provided a bit of light relief (= something enjoyable or amusing) in an otherwise dull conference.Thesaurus+: ↑Humour and humorousThesaurus+: ↑Types of musicmake light of sthC2 to behave as if a situation, especially a problem, is not serious or important: » It is easy to make light of other people's problems.Thesaurus+: ↑Treating as unimportant , ↑Neglecting and ignoring , ↑Not paying attentionWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightly• • • Extra Examples:» I found her novels rather light.» The programmes are intended as light entertainment.» I did a little light reading.» She enjoys light opera.» The movie was light but fun.adjective (NOT SEVERE) F0 needing only a very small amount of effort: » light exercise, such as walking» a bit of light houseworkThesaurus+: ↑Easiness and simplicityF0 A light sentence in prison is a short one: » He got off with a fairly light sentence because it was his first conviction.Thesaurus+: ↑Putting people in prisonmake light work of sth/doing sthF0 to do something quickly and easily: » Heather made light work of painting the walls.» You made light work of that chocolate cake (= you ate it quickly)!Thesaurus+: ↑Easiness and simplicityThesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activeThesaurus+: ↑Efficient and effectiveWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightlyadjective (PALE) ► A1 (of colours) pale: » light blue/green→ OPPOSITE DARK(Cf. ↑dark)Thesaurus+: ↑Pale and colourless and causing colour to fade• • • Extra Examples:» He had spiky light brown hair, shaved at the sides and gelled on top.» A dark carpet won't mark as easily as a light one.» The walls are painted light blue.» I prefer to wear light colours.» They have a light brown carpet.noun (BRIGHTNESS) B1 [U] the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows things to be seen: » a bright light» fluorescent/ultraviolet light» a beam/ray of light» Light was streaming in through the open door.» It's a north-facing room so it doesn't get much light (= brightness from the sun).Thesaurus+: ↑LightA2 [C] a piece of equipment that produces light, such as a lamp or a bulb: » Could you switch/turn the light on/off, please?» She could see the city lights in the distance.» As the lights went down, the audience grew quiet.» My front bike light isn't working.Thesaurus+: ↑Lighting and light fittings in the homeWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightly• • • Extra Examples:» The light was so bright that I had to cover my eyes.» The bomb exploded in a flash of yellow light.» The torch sends out a powerful beam of light.» She pulled the duvet over her head to try to shut out the light.» We saw a glimmer of light in the distance.noun (FLAME) a lightF0 something that will produce a flame and cause burning, such as a match or a cigarette lighter: » Have you got a light, please?Thesaurus+: ↑Tobacco and smokingThesaurus+: ↑Heaters and burnersset light to sth UKF0 to cause something to start burning: » The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains.Thesaurus+: ↑Starting firesWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightlyverb [I or T] (lit or lighted, lit or lighted) (START FLAMES) ↑Verb Endings for light ► B1 to start to burn or to make something start to burn: » to light a fire» I can't get the cooker to light.» He lit his fifth cigarette in half an hour.Thesaurus+: ↑Starting firesWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightly• • • Extra Examples:» The room was lit by candles.» A full moon lit up the sky.» A dim torch lit the cave.» Laser beams lit up the night.» A white light lit up the screen.verb [T] (lit or lighted, lit or lighted) (MAKE BRIGHT) ↑Verb Endings for light ► B2 to produce light that makes an object or area bright or easy to see: » The stage had been lit with candles.» Fireworks lit up the sky (= made the sky bright).Thesaurus+: ↑Emitting and casting lightWord Builder:–Nouns: light, lighter, lighting, lightness–Adjectives: light–Verbs: light, lighten–Adverbs: lightly |
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