单词 | alight |
释义 | alight (adjective) alight 3 ENTRIES FOUND: alight (verb) alight (adjective) world (noun) 1 alight /əˈlaɪt/ verb alights; alighted; alighting 1 alight /əˈlaɪt/ verb alights; alighted; alighting Learner's definition of ALIGHT [no object] somewhat formal 1 of insects, birds, etc. : to stop on a surface after flying(昆虫或鸟类)飞落,降落 A butterfly alighted [=landed] on her hat.一只蝴蝶落在了她的帽子上。 2 : to step down from a boat, vehicle, etc.(从船、车上)下来 A group of tourists alighted from the boat/bus/train.一个旅行团从游船/巴士/火车上下来。 alight on/upon [phrasal verb] alight on/upon (something) : to see, notice, or think of (something)看到;注意到;想起 Her eye/eyes alighted on a strange man in the crowd.她的目光落在人群中的一个陌生男子身上。 a speaker who easily alights upon topics that interest a wide audience能够轻松想到大家感兴趣的话题的演讲者 2 alight /əˈlaɪt/ adjective 2 alight /əˈlaɪt/ adjective Learner's definition of ALIGHT not used before a noun 1 : full of light : lighted up发亮;充满亮光 The sky was alight with stars.天空群星璀璨。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 a face alight with excitement因兴奋而容光焕发的脸 The children laughed, their eyes alight.孩子们大笑起来,兴奋得眼睛发亮。 2 chiefly British : on fire : ablaze, afire燃烧着;着火 Enemy soldiers set the building alight.敌军放火点燃了这栋大楼。 |
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