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单词 brighten
释义 bright·en
\ˈbrītən\ verb
(brightened ; brightened ; brightening \-t(ə)niŋ\ ; brightens)
Etymology: Middle English brightnen, from bright, adjective
transitive verb
: to make bright or brighter: as
 a. : to cause to shine
  < brighten a tarnished silver mug by polishing >
 b. : to make illustrious or more illustrious
  < brighten an already famous name >
 c. : to give a brighter hue or luster to
  < the process of cleaning the oil painting brightened the colors considerably >
 d. : to make more cheerful : enliven
  < his presence brightened up the party >
intransitive verb
: to become bright or brighter: as
 a. : to increase in luminousness
  < as soon as the moon came out the grove brightened so that one could stroll around without a flashlight >
 b. : to become more lively or cheerful
  < the party began to brighten after the drinks were passed around >
 c. : to become more auspicious
  < business prospects brightened with every year of peace >
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