单词 | beam |
释义 | beam —beam /biːm/ noun [C] (LINE) B2 a line of light that shines from a bright object: » We could just pick out the path in the weak beam of the flashlight.» The rabbit stopped, mesmerized by the beam of the car's headlights.→ SEE ALSO MOONBEAM(Cf. ↑moonbeam), SUNBEAM(Cf. ↑sunbeam)Thesaurus+: ↑Quantities and units of lightF0 a line of radiation or particles flowing in one direction: » a laser beam» an electron beamThesaurus+: ↑LightThesaurus+: ↑Atoms, molecules and sub-atomic particlesnoun [C] (WOOD) F0 a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete, especially used to support weight in a building or other structure: » The sitting room had exposed wooden beams.Thesaurus+: ↑Arches, columns and beamsthe beamF0 in the sport of women's gymnastics, a wooden bar on which the competitors balance and perform movements Thesaurus+: ↑Gymnasticsverb [I or T] (SEND OUT) ↑Verb Endings for beam ► F0 to send out a beam of light, an electrical or radio signal, etc.: » The midday sun beamed (= shone brightly) down on the boat as it drifted along.» The concert was beamed (= broadcast) by satellite all over the world.Thesaurus+: ↑Emitting and casting lightverb [I] (SMILE) ↑Verb Endings for beam ► F0 to smile with obvious pleasure: » She beamed with delight/pleasure at his remarks.» The child beamed at his teacher as he received the award.» [+ speech] "I'm so pleased to see you," he beamed (= said as he smiled).Thesaurus+: ↑Laughing and smiling |
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