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light

Related topics: Daily life, Motor vehicles

light1 /laɪt/ S1 W1 noun → lite

1 natural/artificial light 自然光/人造光

a) [uncountableU]LIGHT the energy from the Sun, a flame, a lamp etc that allows you to see things 光，光线

We saw a flash of light.

我们看到一道闪光。

in/by the light of something

Everything looked grey in the dim light of the oil lamp.

在昏暗的油灯下，所有的东西看上去都是灰蒙蒙的。

I read by the light of the fire.

我借着火光读书。

in/into the light

The man moved forward into the light.

那人向前走到光亮的地方。

b) [countableC]LIGHT a particular type of light, with its own particular colour, level of brightness etc 〔有某种光色、亮度等的〕光

The colours look different in different lights.

这些颜色在不同光线下看上去不同。

2 lamp/electric light etc 灯/电灯等 [countableC]

a) LIGHTsomething that produces light, especially electric light, to help you to see 光源，〔尤指〕电灯

Ahead of us we could see the lights of the city.

前方，我们能看到城市的灯光。

We’re having a mixture of wall lights and ceiling lights in different parts of the house.

我们在房子的不同地方装了壁灯和顶灯。

turn/switch/put on a light

I switched on the light in the bedroom.

我打开卧室的灯。

turn/switch/put off a light

Don’t forget to switch the lights off when you go out.

出去时别忘了关灯。

turn/switch/put out a light

Can you turn the light out downstairs?

你把楼下的灯关了好吗？

a light is/comes/goes on

The lights in the office were still on.

办公室里依然亮着灯。

The street lights were just beginning to come on.

街道两旁华灯初上。

He left a light on in the kitchen.

他让厨房里的一盏灯亮着。

a light is off/out

Make sure all the lights are off when you leave.

你走的时候一定要把所有的灯都关了。

Suddenly all the lights in the house went out.

忽然屋里所有的灯都熄灭了。

Can you turn the light down (=make it less bright) a bit?

你把灯调暗一点好吗？

→ the bright lights at bright(14)

b) DTZsomething such as a lamp that you can carry to give you light 〔可手持的〕灯；手电筒

Shine a light over here, will you?

你把灯往这边照，好吗？

3 traffic control 交通控制 [countableC usually plural]TTR one of a set of red, green, and yellow lights used for controlling traffic 交通信号灯 SYN traffic lights

We waited for the lights to change.

我们等着红绿灯转换。

Eventually the lights turned green.

绿灯终于亮了。

The driver had failed to stop at a red light.

红灯亮时司机没有把车停下。

→ green light

4 on a vehicle 在车上 [countableC usually plural]TTC one of the lights on a car, bicycle etc that help you to see at night 〔汽车、自行车等的〕车灯

5 first light literaryTMC the time when light first appears in the morning sky 破晓，黎明，曙光

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first light• The Caribou took off at first light.• At first light on 7 June I checked the compass.• We had some two hours sleep that night, then proceeded to align our position before first light.• Sergio told us that upon entering the rapid his paddle had snapped in half on his first light stroke.• At the end of a long gash An atrocity through the lace of first light I sit with the reeking instrument.• In the pale first light of dawn I pulled off beside a lake in the state of Vera Cruz.• The first light of dawn found Joe in Lucy's basement room at the mews cottage.• But until first light, how would he fend off the terrors of the darkness?

6 be/stand in somebody’s light DARKto prevent someone from getting all the light they need to see or do something 挡住某人的光线

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be/stand in somebody’s light• Edouard examined the jewellery carefully, standing in the north light of the atelier's large window.• He stood in the light from the nearest pillar.• I stand in a light mist of rain.• Could you move to the left a little? You're standing in my light.• Now that they stood in the light, Jehan could see that both of them were blackened by grime and oil.

7 FOR A CIGARETTE 用于香烟a light SMOKEa match or something else to light a cigarette 火柴；打火机

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a light• Do you have a light?

8 in SB’s eyes 在某人眼中 [singular] literaryEXPRESSION ON somebody'S FACE an expression in someone’s eyes that shows an emotion or intention 眼神 SYN gleam

9 set light to something BURNto make something start burning 点燃某物，引火烧某物

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set light to something• Youths fired an arrow through the window of one house and set light to another in an attempt to silence them.• The vandals broke into the house, piled the cooker with linen then switched it on and set light to it.• That spark can set light to further proposals, ideas and chances in the manager's mind.• A spark can just as easily set light to your clothes as it can to a dryer full of washing.• Flames set light to his jacket and Mr Williams was helped into a nearby toilet where his hands were drenched with water.• Would we leave a thing like that when any kiddy could knock the chocks out or set light to it?• The police set light to it.• My father had twice set light to the form.

10 come to light/be brought to light FIND OUTif new information comes to light, it becomes known 〔新信息〕为人所知，被披露出来

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come to light/be brought to light• However, very interesting dynamics regarding the competition and market structure are coming to light.• It eventually came to light that the CIA had information about a security problem.• It is a complete mystery to everyone how the following gems came to light in 1989.• But as Judge Priore's investigation continues, more mysteries come to light.• Few such blemishes, given the secrecy of organizational practice, came to light.• The problem came to light when an ambulance was delayed attending an emergency at Harwood-in-Teesdale, just before Christmas.• The relationship came to light when a mysterious note was handed to a barrister at an earlier hearing.• The debate might have been clarified by study of the relevant Sanskrit texts: but these came to light only slowly.• This came to light in the present century during widening and repair operations.

11 throw/shed/cast light on something EXPLAINto provide new information that makes a difficult subject or problem easier to understand 〔提供新资料〕使某事物更容易理解

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throw/shed/cast light on something• A fretful wind was not enough to open them and shed light on the ruptured earth in which they lay.• Newly found Aztec artifacts may shed some light on their mysterious culture.• This may shed light on Soviet views of such zones.• An analysis of the results should shed light on the workings of the Northern Ireland labour market.• Geographical comparison of patterns of lawbreaking sometimes throws light on more general differences in social and economic conditions.• Therefore they shed light on the comparative institutional questions with which we are concerned.• Owing to the small sample size, the results can only be expected to shed light on the trends.• In addition, the research is expected to shed light on the social consequences of cities' changing economic roles.• He uses relativity to throw light on time and eternity, and indeterminacy to comment on free will.

12 in the light of something British EnglishBrE, in light of something American EnglishBECAUSE if you do or decide something in the light of something else, you do it after considering that thing 考虑到某事物，根据[鉴于]某事物

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in the light of something• A supplementary budget was announced in February 1991 in the light of the negative effects of the Gulf crisis on the economy.• They were smooth and shiny, the skin bright in the light of the overhead lamp.• I look at this coldly in the light of right and wrong.• We frequently are told in more general words that the Constitution must be construed in the light of the present.• We then analyzed that data in the light of history and like activities, and published the results for all to see.• The cry of the tortured, the disillusioned, the faithless in the light of appalling suffering.• It provides for rapid feedback and the consequent modification of goals in the light of changing circumstances.• Justice is viewed in the light of living up to those rules.

13 in a new/different/bad etc light UNDERSTANDif someone or something is seen or shown in a particular light, people can see that particular part of their character 从新的/不同的/坏的等角度看

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in a new/different/bad etc light• So let us fantasise, and see industry and agriculture in a new light.• They perch too far away in bad light.• He found there a country whose characteristics cast the philosophy of birth control in a new light.• I've seen him at a distance, I've seen him in bad light.• It makes you think about those sullen high schoolers in a different light, see their lives along a time line.• But, like the National Health Service, education could be seen in a different light.• I think we both saw young Mr Venn in new lights, and they were neither favorable nor unfavorable, just new.• They literally saw the whole world in a new light.

14 see the light

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see the light• Each has attracted his or her share of supporters who could also see the light once it was pointed out to them.• From two blocks away you can see the light radiating up into the sky.• Danny finally saw the light and bought me flowers on Valentine's Day.• One must have experienced deeply, known greatness - seen the light, as he said.• Five minutes later he saw the lights of a village pub.• Sadly, for it was a lively, largely autobiographical piece, it would never see the light of day.• But soon he could only see the lights of the boat in the distance.• It was uncanny and Maggie was never so glad to see the light from her own room and get Ana back indoors.• We can only hope the mayor will see the light and close down all these sex shops.• You were sitting in your seat, pressed back by the acceleration, and you saw the light beams curve.

15 see the light (of day)

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see the light (of day)• I can see the light under Marie's door, but there's no noise or nothing.• From two blocks away you can see the light radiating up into the sky.• On a clear night, you could see the lights of Saigon.• I saw the light widening in the window, but I could not make myself get up.• Get to the back of the drawers and cupboards - areas which don't often see the light of day.• But at least none of them saw the light of print - until today's souvenir edition.• I never sold a garment or got an order from this source, I wonder if they saw the light of day.• He say if you afraid of the truth to get back in the shadows cause you never will see the light.

16 light at the end of the tunnel HOPEsomething that gives you hope for the future after a long and difficult period 黑暗尽头的光明〔指经历长期磨难后终于看到希望〕

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light at the end of the tunnel• After a year of declining profits, there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel.• For Jane there is some light at the end of the tunnel, but many anorexia sufferers continue to suffer in silence.• After all the problems we've had we're finally beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

17. have your name in lights informalFAMOUS to be successful and famous in theatre or films 在演艺圈中成名

18 go/be out like a light informalSLEEP to go to sleep very quickly because you are very tired 〔因很疲倦而〕很快入睡

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go/be out like a light• A minute later he went out like a light.• Something hit me on the back of the head, here, and I went out like a light.• I went out like a light.• Either it was the brandy or it was the heat, but she went out like a light.• She was out like a light, as soon as we put her in bed.

19 a leading light in/of something informalIMPORTANT someone who is important in a particular organization 某组织中的权威人士[重要人物]

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a leading light in/of something• On renouncing alcohol he was pardoned and he set sail for Darlington where he became a leading light in the Society.• Mrs. Shaewitz is a leading light in the local drama society.• She loves gym workouts, swimming and playing netball - she is a leading light in a local women's team.• By 1991, it was a leading light in outlandish front suspension concepts.

20 the light of somebody’s life the person that someone loves more than anyone else 某人最心爱的人，某人的心肝宝贝

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the light of somebody’s life• Ixora was his only child, the light of his life.• We have a four-year-old son who is the light of my life.• His wife, while sound in mind, had taken a pillow and had deliberately snuffed out the light of his life.• LoEshe was the light of his life.

21. window 窗 [countableC]TBB a window in a roof or wall that allows light into a room 窗；天窗；采光口

→ hide your light under a bushel at bushel , red-light district, → be all sweetness and light at sweetness(3), → in the cold light of day at cold1(9)

COLLOCATIONS

ADJECTIVES/NOUN + light

bright/strong 明亮的/强烈的

The light was so bright he had to shut his eyes.

光线太强了，他不由得闭上了眼睛。

blinding/dazzling (=extremely bright) 令人目眩的/刺眼的

The white buildings reflected a blinding light.

白色建筑反射出刺眼的光线。

dim (=not bright) 昏暗的

Gradually her eyes became accustomed to the dim light.

渐渐地，她的眼睛适应了昏暗的光线。

good (=bright enough) 充足的，良好的

Stand over here where the light is good.

站到这里来，这里光线好。

poor/bad (=not bright enough) 不足的，差的

The light was too poor for me to read.

光线太差了，我没法阅读。

soft/warm (=light that seems slightly yellow or orange) 柔和的/暖色调的

nthe soft light of the candles

cold/harsh (=light that seems slightly blue) 冷色调的/刺眼的

nthe cold light of the moon

the morning/dawn light 曙光/晨曦

nThe flowers glowed brightly in the morning light.

natural light (=light produced by the sun) 自然光

nThe only natural light came from two high windows.

artificial light (=light produced by lamps) 人造光

nThe office was windowless, lit only by artificial light.

verbs

light shines 光照亮

The light from the streetlamp shone through the curtains.

路灯的光透过窗帘照进来。

light comes from somewhere 光从某处照来

The only light came from the fire.

唯一的光线来自火焰。

light streams/floods in (=a large amount of light comes in) 光泻入/涌入

Light streamed in through the window.

光从窗户泻进来。

light falls on/across etc something 光照在/洒在某物上

The light fell on her book.

光照在她的书上。

light illuminates something formal (=makes it bright or able to be seen) 光照亮某物

nThe light from the screen illuminated the people gathered round it.

the light is fading (=it is getting darker as the sun is going down) 光亮正在消失

produce light (also emit light technical) 发光

nthe light produced by the sun

cast light (=send light onto something) 使光线照向

nthe gold circle of light cast by the lamp

reflect light 反射光线

nSnow reflects a lot of light.

something is bathed in light literary (=something has a lot of light shining on it) 某物沐浴在光中

nThe fields and woods were bathed in golden light.

phrases

a beam/ray/shaft of light (=a thin line of light) 一道/束光

There was a shaft of light from the doorway.

门口有一道光。

a flash of light (=a bright light that appears suddenly for a very short time) 一道闪光

A flash of light caught his attention.

一道闪光引起了他的注意。

a pool/circle of light (=an area of light) 一片光亮

nThey stood in the pool of light cast by the streetlamp.

n THESAURUS – Meaning 2:

light something that produces light, especially electric light, to help you to see

She switched the kitchen light on.

The lights in the house were all off.

lamp an object that produces light by using electricity, oil, or gas – often used in names of lights

a bedside lamp

a street lamp

a desk lamp

a table lamp

an old oil lamp

a paraffin lamp

lantern a lamp that you can carry, consisting of a metal container with glass sides that surrounds a flame or light

The miners used lanterns which were lit by candles.

torch British EnglishBrE, flashlight American EnglishAmE a small electric lamp that you carry in your hand

We shone our torches around the cavern.

candle a stick of wax with a string through the middle, which you burn to give light

The restaurant was lit by candles.

bulb the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from

a 100 watt bulb

an energy-saving light bulb

on a car

headlight (also headlamp) one of the two large lights at the front of a vehicle

It was getting dark so she switched the headlights on.

sidelight British EnglishBrE, parking light American EnglishAmE one of the two small lights next to the main lights, at the front and back of a car

tail light one of the two red lights at the back of a vehicle

indicator British EnglishBrE, turn signal American EnglishAmE one of the lights on a car that flash to show which way the car is turning

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light• Light was coming into the room through a crack in the door.• a sudden flash of blinding light• The 5-inch model of the starship came complete with blinking lights.• the cold blue light of the Arctic• In the fading light she could just make out the shape of a tractor.• a gas lamp that gives as much light as a 100 watt bulb• The blaze of lights in the evening was part of it, and the singing and shivering the rails made.• The speed of light through our apparatus should vary as the speed of the relative ether current varies.• This can be put in its least intuitively reasonable light if we assume just two firms.• You will be aware that normally, of course, reflected light is of the same color as incident light.• We could see light coming from under the door.• The valley was bathed in the soft light of dawn.• Just then, the street lights come on.• That light's really bright.• She sat reading by the light of the fire.• He switched on the light, opened the door, and went into the dim public space.• He switched the light on and looked at the clock.• The light isn't good enough to take a photograph.• The light was fading, and I was afraid we wouldn't be home before dark.

in/by the light of something• Lawton was reading Blake by the light of a spot lamp.• I look at this coldly in the light of right and wrong.• We then analyzed that data in the light of history and like activities, and published the results for all to see.• This no-mans-land of uninvolved contemplation is illuminated by the light of understanding.• The wizard's mouth was open, and his face was brilliantly lit by the light of - what?• Chick was reading the Evening Telegraph by the light of a torch.

turn/switch/put on a light• I put my picks away, donned my gloves, and turned on a light.• Eventually she made herself go forward, switching on lights as soon as she could reach them.• I've even known him switch on a light without blowing all the fuses.• Rory did not switch on a light, but strode to the window and jerked back the drapes.• But it was as if some one turned on a light switch in Franklin.• He was afraid to turn on a light in the school.• Sonya did not want to turn on a light.• I was put on light duties.

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light2 S1 W1 adjectiveadj (comparativecomp lighter, superlativesupl lightest)

1 colour 颜色COLOUR/COLOR a light colour is pale and not dark 淡色的，浅色的

2 DAYLIGHT 白昼it is/gets light LIGHTif it is light, there is the natural light of day 天亮，天明 OPP dark

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it is/gets light• I stay there for quite a bit, looking round and that, till it gets light.• The women are never outside, and the long low porch remains empty when it is light.• It gets light before 6 a.m.• The texture of it is light but too soft.• Even earthworms have light-sensitive cells in their skin which tell them whether it is light or dark.

3 rooms 房间LIGHT a room that is light has plenty of light in it, especially from the sun 明亮的，采光好的〔尤指阳光充足〕 OPP dark

4 LIGHT/NOT HEAVYnot heavy 不重的 not very heavy 轻的，不重的

5 not great 不大的 if something is light, there is not very much of it or it is not very great 少量的，程度轻的 OPP heavy

6 THIN OBJECT OR MATERIALclothes 衣服 light clothes are thin and not very warm 单薄的

7 wind 风WEATHER a light wind is blowing without much force 微弱的，轻柔的 OPP strong

8 sound 声音 a light sound is very quiet 轻的 OPP loud

9 touch 接触TOUCH a light touch is gentle and soft 轻柔的，温柔的

10 work/exercise 工作/锻炼EASY light work is not hard or tiring 不累的，轻松的

11 food 食物

12 punishment 惩罚PUNISH a light punishment is not very severe 不严厉的 OPP harsh

13. a light smoker/drinker/eater etc LITTLE/NOT VERYsomeone who does not smoke etc very much 抽烟/饮酒/食量等少的人

14 light sleep/doze SLEEPa sleep from which you wake up easily 浅睡

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light sleep/doze• About two hours every night is spent in light sleep.• I'd been in a light sleep.• Then a sudden wave of exhaustion swept over her, and she slid into a light doze.• Corbett fell into a light sleep and was awakened by Ranulf with the news that the ferrymaster had returned.• Stages 1 and 2 are stages of light sleep, just drifting off and being asleep but easily aroused.

15 a light sleeper SLEEPsomeone who wakes up easily if there is any noise etc 睡觉易惊醒的人

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a light sleeper• I hoped he was a light sleeper.• Sunlight coming through a nearby window or the sound of an early morning garbage truck can disturb a light sleeper.• He was a light sleeper, for long periods an insomniac.• She was always a light sleeper, uncannily sensitive even in sleep to the ring of the telephone.

16 JOKING/NOT SERIOUSnot serious 不严肃的 not serious in meaning, style, or manner, and only intended to entertain people 〔意义、风格或方式〕不严肃的，供消遣的，轻松的

17 light relief FUNNYsomething that is pleasant and amusing after something sad or serious 〔悲伤或严肃的事情后的〕轻松的调剂

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light relief• However, the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 16 should bring everyone to their senses and give some light relief.• I have to be allowed a bit of light relief.• The fighter pilot taking a little light relief.• It seems that the staff were inclined to regard the women as light relief from the sombre business of teaching science.• After this beginning some light relief must have been welcome.• Then, for light relief, this page: murder and murder trials.• Her only light relief was Tony, who took her out every night.

18 make light of something JOKING/NOT SERIOUSto joke about something or treat it as not being very serious, especially when it is important 不把某事当一回事，轻松对待某事，〔尤指〕拿重要的事开玩笑

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make light of something• It is shocking that anyone could make light of child abuse.• Amy tried to make light of it to Amelia and Muriel, who inevitably found out.• When they were mentioned, they were usually made light of, or glossed over.• You can not entirely make light of such demonstrations.• Voice over Nuclear Electric were making light of the delay and praised the way the mock emergency was being handled.• He talked of the future; he made light of the present and its difficulties until Lucy lost sight of them too.• It sounds as if she is making light of the suffering of the men, which is very real.• I didn't mean to make light of your problems.

19 on a lighter note/in a lighter vein used when you are going to say something less sad or serious 说点轻松的话题

20 make light work of something to do something or deal with something quickly and easily 迅速而轻松地完成某事

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make light work of something• It makes light work of a complex process thanks to a series of easy-to-use wizards.• But she made light work of polishing off the shopping at a supermarket near her West London home.• Or making light work of the Mall in London.• Willie Thorne made light work of the promising Nottinghamshire youngster, Anthony Hamilton, as he eased into the last 16.

21 be light on your feet FAST/QUICKto be able to move quickly and gracefully 步履轻盈

22 a light heart literaryHAPPY someone who has a light heart feels happy and not worried 轻松愉快的心情，无忧无虑

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a light heart• He sat down to his dinner with a light heart.• The breakdown of his marriage to Anna and remarriage to Wendi Deng were not done easily or with a light heart.• I pitched into the chores with a light heart, singing to myself as I worked.

23 soil 土壤TAS light soil is easy to break into small pieces 松软的 OPP heavy

—lightness noun [uncountableU]

a lightness of touch

轻柔触感

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light• They both have brown hair, but Tina's is slightly lighter.• Anyway, say packagers, their wrappings have become lighter.• All light aircraft maintenance workshops would most certainly have one for synchronizing and timing port and starboard magnetos on piston engines.• The kitchen is light and airy, with a fantastic view.• The hallway led to a light and spacious studio.• The studio was light and spacious.• She was light as a feather to carry, and her hands were cold as ice.• a light blue shirt• a light breeze• She has light brown hair.• a light dessert• The lighter electro-mechanical version had 60 movements, 30 of them in the head, and was also cable-controlled.• Now it was light enough to leave.• The sentence was surprisingly light for such a serious offence.• He opened the window and a light fresh breeze clutched at the curtains.• This is a nice jacket and we also do it in a light green.• She prepared a light lunch of salad and cheese.• M., the two cars sped along the autostrada toward Brescia in a light mist.• Some ministers are suggesting that there should be much lighter penalties for first-time offenders.• Jones received only a light punishment.• He was making sure they were not exposed to any form of light source, however muted.• Heat rises because hot air is lighter than cold air.• Modern tennis rackets are much lighter than old-fashioned wooden ones.• The traffic's much lighter than usual.• The best rocket exhaust is a very light, very hot gas.• a light white wine• I try to have a light workout every day.• light yogurt

light blue/green/grey etc• Submersed forms are usually disc-shaped, light green, and attached to the ground or in tangles of underwater plants.• The leaves are lanceolate with triangular petioles and light green blades with darker veins.• Colours are subdued, with dark and light blue, brown, and pink predominating.• BDe Mori is a handsome man with light blue eyes and a high, aristocratic forehead.• Kirilenko had light blue eyes, silvery stubble, the beginning of a sag to his lower jaw.• Submersed plants usually have four or five well developed light green leaves.• She had pinned a bunch of violets on her bonnet and put new, light grey ribbons on it.• The old light blue trousers with white leg stripes could be worn with both the four-pocket blue blouse and the khaki version.

as light as a feather• You're as light as a feather.• She had been as light as a feather to carry and her small hands were as cold as ice.

light reading• He appears to enjoy light reading.• They were very glad to borrow the few Penguin books we brought along with us, even though they are not particularly light reading.• I heave an armchair into the kitchen, lay out some light reading, and prepare a flask of coffee.• The cameraman is taking light readings and setting his lenses.• For light reading, I borrow from the hotel library.• I picked up a romance novel for some light reading on the flight.• Not that it could be described as light reading; there is a lot of heavily theoretical material within its pages.

light3 S2 W3 verb (past tensepst and past participlepp lit or lighted)

1 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]BURN to start to burn, or to make something start to burn (使)燃烧，点燃

2 [transitiveT]LIGHT to provide light for a place 照亮

3 light the/somebody’s way LIGHTto provide light for someone while they are going somewhere 用灯给某人照路；拿灯给某人引路

Examples from the Corpus

light the/somebody’s way• He went upstairs, moving slowly in his light and silent way.• Stripes of rock tilted and shimmered in the midday light.• They went through, moving slowly, cautiously, side by side, using their lamps to light the way ahead of them.• I look for the planktonic lanterns that sometimes light our way, but this night I do not see any bioluminescence.• Fand and Liban came behind, but their spears didn't light the way, only set confusing reflections in the walls.• He switched off the kitchen light on his way out.• A cold grey light made its way round the corners of the curtains and trickled into the room.

4 light on/upon something phrasal verbphr v literary

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light on/upon • He left all the lights on.• If you are leaving your caravan at night, leave a light on.• He's too light on his feet.• The baker and the newsagent were open and there was a light on in the Carabinieri station that stood between them.• First, that the particles or riders must seemingly go faster than light on occasion.• I was light on the skids, the troops were out.• In fact, there have been a few carefully done pieces of relevant research that shed some light on the subject.• It's a dance designed for fat people who are not light on their feet.

5.light out phrasal verbphr v American EnglishAmE informal LEAVE A PLACEto run away, especially because you are afraid 〔尤因害怕而〕逃走，溜掉

6 light up phrasal verbphr v

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light up• She lit up another cigarette.• They're not allowed to smoke at work, so they all light up as soon as they leave.• Their garden was lit up by dozens of coloured lamps.• Fireworks lit up the night sky.

light with• As he reached her side, the sky above them lit up with a vivid flash of lightning.• The boy's face lit up with delight.• And when Cosby finally opens wide and swallows, you watch him light up with delight.• The dark wood was now lit up with lurid flashes of artillery and the firefly sparkle of rifles....• Only when she mentions the name Miranda do their eyes light up with respect.• However, the London skyline was lit up with the huge warehouse fire.• His eyes lit up with the thought.• I lit up with trembling fingers.• In the 50s a tennis player lit up with warmth the whole world.

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light• The fire won't light.• The old man lit a cigarette and took a puff.• Ricky sat down and lit a cigarette.• We searched around for twigs and fallen branches, so we could light a fire.• The room was lit by dozens of candles.• The corridor inside was a grey conduit for numerous pipes and fittings, lit by plain white bulbs.• Osborn's Christmas display is lighted by some 30,000 colored bulbs.• I leaned forward to light her cigarette.• The old man struck a match and lit his pipe.• They could light no fire, and Ratagan prophesied gloomily that their camp that night would be cheerless.• She waved for them to start and felt her face flush as she sat down and lit the candle.• From the other, funnels of smoke poured with flames licking behind them, lighting the dark smoke garishly.• What are you going to use to light the stage?• The airline clearly agrees and is resolved to defend the freedom to light up.

well lit• At Brooks Brothers in Westfarms, the rooms are handsomely appointed, well lit and very private.• It isn't as well lit as a studio perhaps should be, but I rather like that.• The scene is powerful stuff, well organised and well lit by Serban.• Inside, the building is well lit by the ring of windows in the later, central, octagonal lantern.• The cryptocorynes grow in well lit or only slightly shaded areas up to 50 meters above sea level.• You should have your face well lit so that your mouth is not in shadow.• Growth is inhibited in the winter, but hibernation takes place even in well lit tanks.• The boats in the marina bobbed, well lit, white light dappling the dark waters.

From Longman Business Dictionary

lightlight1 /laɪt/ adjectiveadj

1MANUFACTURING light equipment, materials, machines etc are easily moved and used for fairly small tasks

thelight aircraft company, Cessna

The empty space will be converted for light industrial use.

2FINANCE when buying and selling of shares etc is light, very little business is being done on a financial market

Stocks fell for an eighth day in light trading.

3light touch if someone in authority uses a light touch, they trust the people or organizations they are in charge of and often let them make their own decisions

He ruled his staff with a light touch.

lightlight2 noun

1in a good/bad/positive etc light if you see something in a particular light, you think about it in a particular way

As long as the customer perceives the price and the product in a positive light, the extra price will be viable.

As rates rise in the money markets, equities may be seen in a less favourable light.

2in the light of British EnglishBrE in light of American EnglishAmE if something is decided in the light of something else, it is decided after taking that thing into consideration

Companies need to be satisfied that the contract is suitable in the light of their circumstances and financial position.

3give something the green light to approve a project, plan etc so that it can begin

The removal of investment controls gave the green light to financial institutions to invest in property.

Origin light1

Old English leoht

light2

Old English leoht

light3

Old English lihtan

light1 noun

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→COLLOCATIONS1 →n THESAURUS1light2 adjectiveadj