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

单词	light
释义	light —light /laɪt/ Ⅰ 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. Ⅱ adjective (MEAL/DRINK) 1 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 meals 2 F0 describes alcoholic drinks that are not strong in flavour: » It's described on the label as 'light, fruity wine'.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Drinking alcohol Ⅲ adjective (NOT HEAVY) 1 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 weightless 2 A2 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. Ⅳ adjective (NOT MUCH) 1 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 vulnerability light eater/drinker/smoker 2 F0 someone who eats/drinks/smokes only a little Thesaurus⁺: ↑Self-control and moderation light sleeper 3 F0 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. Ⅴ adjective (NOT SERIOUS) 1 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 music make light of sth 2 C2 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. Ⅵ adjective (NOT SEVERE) 1 F0 needing only a very small amount of effort: » light exercise, such as walking» a bit of light houseworkThesaurus⁺: ↑Easiness and simplicity 2 F0 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 prison make light work of sth/doing sth 3 F0 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: lightly Ⅶ adjective (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. Ⅷ noun (BRIGHTNESS) 1 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⁺: ↑Light 2 A2 [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. Ⅸ noun (FLAME) a light 1 F0 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 burners set light to sth _UK 2 F0 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: lightly Ⅹ verb [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. Ⅺ 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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