[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)