illuminate

illuminate
[ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪt]
verb
  1. [with obj.]light up
    照明,照亮
    a flash of lightning illuminated the house.
    一道闪电照亮了屋子。
    his face was illuminated by a smile.
    他的脸庞被笑容点亮。
    ■decorate (a building or structure) with lights for a special occasion
    用灯装饰(建筑,结构)
    ■[often as adj. illuminated]decorate (a page or initial letter in a manuscript) with gold, silver, or coloured designs
    用金、银等彩色图案装饰(书稿的书页或词首字母)
    ■(figurative)[usu. as adj. illuminating]help to clarify or explain (a subject or matter)
    (喻)阐明,澄清(主题,问题)
    a most illuminating discussion.
    一次最能阐明问题的讨论。
    ■enlighten (someone) spiritually or intellectually
    (在精神、智力上)启发 (某人)
派生
illuminatingly
adverb
illuminative
adjective
illuminator
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin illuminat- 'illuminated', from the verb illuminare, from in- 'upon' + lumen, lumin- 'light'
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