新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

lighten

英  [ˈlaɪtən]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • lightens , lightening , lightened

    1[I 不及物动词] 使变明亮 , 变得明亮

    When something lightens or when you lighten it, it becomes less dark in colour.

    双语例句

    例:

    The sky began to lighten.

    天空开始变得明亮了。

    2[T 及物动词] 缓和

    If someone lightens a situation, they make it less serious or less boring.

    双语例句

    例:

    Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere.

    安东尼觉得需要缓和一下气氛。

    3[I 不及物动词] 使轻松 , 变得轻松

    If your attitude or mood lightens, or if someone or something lightens it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed.

    双语例句

    例:

    As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella's mood visibly lightened.

    随着他们越来越接近市郊,埃拉的心情明显变得轻松了。

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