| 单词 | lamp |
| 释义 | lamp n. & v. --n 1. a device for producing a steady light, esp.: a an electric bulb, and usu. its holder and shade or cover (bedside lamp; bicycle lamp). b an oil-lamp. c a usu. glass holder for a candle. d a gas-jet and mantle. 2. a source of spiritual or intellectual inspiration. 3. poet. the sun, the moon, or a star. 4. a device producing esp. ultraviolet or infrared radiation as a treatment for various complaints. --v 1. intr. poet. shine. 2. tr. supply with lamps; illuminate. 3. tr. US sl. look at. Phrases and idioms lamp-chimney a glass cylinder enclosing and making a draught for an oil-lamp flame. lamp-holder a device for supporting a lamp, esp. an electric one. lamp standard = LAMPPOST. Derivatives lampless adj. Etymology: ME f. OF lampe f. LL lampada f. accus. of L lampas torch f. Gk |
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