| 释义 |
ir·radiate
I. \“+\ adjective
Etymology: Latin irradiatus, past participle
: made bright with or as if with light : illuminated
< a countenance irradiate with love >
II. \“+\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin irradiatus, past participle of irradiare, from in- in- (II) + radiare to radiate — more at radiate
transitive verb
1.
a. : to throw rays of light upon : shine upon : illuminate, brighten
< moonlight irradiating the placid water >
b. : to enlighten intellectually or spiritually : make clear or brilliant
< wisdom irradiated his counsel >
c. : to affect or treat by radiant heat or other radiant energy; specifically : to treat by exposure to radiation (as of ultraviolet light or radium)
2. : to send forth like rays of light : radiate, shed, diffuse
< irradiating strength and comfort >
intransitive verb
1. archaic : to emit rays : shine
2. archaic : to issue in rays |