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lightnounuk/laɪt/ us/laɪt/

light noun BRIGHTNESS

B1 [ U ] the brightness that comes from the sun, fire, etc. and from electrical devices, and that allows things to be seen光，光亮，光线

a bright light明亮的光线
fluorescent/ultraviolet light荧光／紫外光
a beam/ray of light一道／束光线
Light was streaming in through the open door.光线从敞开的门口倾泻进来。
It's a north-facing room so it doesn't get much light (= brightness from the sun).房间朝北，所以光线有些不足。

A2 [ C ] a piece of equipment that produces light, such as a lamp or a bulb发光体；灯，电灯

Could you switch/turn the light on/off, please?请把灯打开／关上好吗？
She could see the city lights in the distance.她能够看到远处城市的灯光。
As the lights went down, the audience grew quiet.灯熄灭后，观众们开始安静下来。
My front bike light isn't working.我的自行车前灯不亮了。

More 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.

light noun FLAME

a light

something that will produce a flame and cause burning, such as a match or a cigarette lighter打火机，点火器

Have you got a light, please?请问你有打火机吗？

More examples

He asked me for a light.

She gave me a light.

I didn't have a light.

Can you give me a light?

I needed a light.

set light to sth UK

to cause something to start burning点燃

The lamp caught fire and set light to the curtains.灯起火了，烧着了窗帘。

Idiom(s)

bring sth to light
cast/shed/throw light on sth
come to light
go out like a light
in the light of sth
light at the end of the tunnel
the light of your life
show someone in a bad light
lightadjectiveuk/laɪt/ us/laɪt/

light adjective NOT HEAVY

A2 not weighing a lot轻的；轻便的

Here, take this bag - it's quite light.给你，拿着这个袋子——很轻的。
He's a few pounds lighter than he used to be.他的体重比以前轻了几磅。
How do you get your cakes so wonderfully light, Amy?艾米，你是怎样把蛋糕做得这么松软的？
He has a very light (= gentle) touch, which is what is required in massage.正如按摩所要求的那样，他的手法很轻。
She's very light on her feet (= she moves gracefully).她走起路来步态轻盈。

A2 Light clothes are made of thin material that allows you to be cool.（服装面料）凉爽的，轻薄的

a light summer dress凉爽的夏季长裙

More 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.

light adjective BRIGHT

B1 lit by the natural light of the day亮的，光亮的，明亮的

The big windows make the room feel wonderfully light and airy.大窗户使房间显得特别明亮、通透。
It gets light very early these summer mornings.在这样的夏日里天亮得很早。
Summer is coming and the evenings are getting lighter (= getting dark later).夏天快到了，天黑得越来越晚了。

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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.

light adjective PALE

A1 (of colours) pale（颜色）淡的，浅的

light blue/green浅蓝色／绿色
Opposite
dark

More 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.

light adjective NOT SERIOUS

entertaining and easily understood, but not serious and not intended to make you think轻松的，愉快的

I want some light reading for the summer holidays - a romance or something.暑假里我想读点轻松的东西——比如言情小说之类的。
A lively argument between the two main speakers provided some light relief (= something enjoyable or amusing) in an otherwise dull conference.两位主要发言者间活跃的争论是一种愉悦轻松的调剂。否则， 会议实在枯燥乏味。
make light of sth

C2 to behave as if a situation, especially a problem, is not serious or important轻视，忽视（尤指问题）

It is easy to make light of other people's problems.忽视他人的问题很容易。

More 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.

light adjective NOT MUCH

B1 not great in strength or amount弱小的；少量的

A light wind was blowing.外面有微风。
The traffic was quite light so we got through London quickly.路上车不多，所以我们很快就穿过了伦敦。
It's only light rain - you don't need an umbrella.只是下了点儿小雨——你不必拿雨伞。
light eater/drinker/smoker

someone who eats/drinks/smokes only a little饭量／酒量／烟瘾小的人

light sleeper

someone who is easily woken up by noise, etc.易醒的人，睡觉轻的人

More 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.

light adjective MEAL/DRINK

A light meal is small and easy to digest.（食物）少量的，简便的，清淡的

I don't eat much for lunch - just a light snack.我午饭吃得不多——只吃一点儿小吃。

used to describe alcoholic drinks that are not strong in flavour酒精饮料度数低的，低度的

It's described on the label as "light, fruity wine".标签上写着“浓郁醇香的低度葡萄酒”。

light adjective NOT SEVERE

needing only a very small amount of effort轻微的，轻松的，容易的

light exercise, such as walking散步之类轻微的运动
a little light housework一点儿家务活儿

A light sentence in prison is a short one.（量刑）轻的

He got off with a fairly light sentence because it was his first conviction.因为是初犯，他得以轻判。
make light work of sth/doing sth

to do something quickly and easily轻而易举地做某事

Heather made light work of painting the walls.希瑟轻而易举地刷完了墙。
You made light work of that chocolate cake (= you ate it quickly)!你三两下就把巧克力蛋糕吃光了！

Idiom(s)

(as) light as a feather
lightverbuk/laɪt/ us/laɪt/ lit or lighted, lit or lighted

light verb START FLAMES

B1 [ I or T ] to start to burn or to make something start to burn点燃，点火

to light a fire点火
I can't get the cooker to light.我无法点燃煤气灶。
He lit his fifth cigarette in half an hour.不到半个小时，他已经开始点第5支烟了。

More 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.

light verb MAKE BRIGHT

B2 [ T ] to produce light that makes an object or area bright or easy to see照亮，点亮；为…照明

The stage had been lit with candles.蜡烛照亮了舞台。
Fireworks lit up the sky (= made the sky bright).焰火点亮了天空。

Idiom(s)

light a fire under sb

Phrasal verb(s)

light on/upon sth
light (sth) up

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