| 单词 | lighten |
| 释义 | lighten (verb) lighten 2 ENTRIES FOUND: lighten (verb) lighten (verb) 1 lighten /ˈlaɪtn̩/ verb lightens; lightened; lightening 1 lighten /ˈlaɪtn̩/ verb lightens; lightened; lightening Learner's definition of LIGHTEN 1 [+ object] : to make (something) bright, light, or clear使变亮；使明亮 She tried several dyes to lighten her hair.她试用过多种染发剂，想把头发染成浅色。 He turned on a few lamps to lighten (up) the room.他开了几盏灯照亮房间。 2 [no object] : to become bright, light, or clear变亮 The sky lightened [=brightened] as the clouds began to move away but darkened again when the clouds returned.天空随着云彩的移动时亮时暗。 — compare 2lighten — lightener /ˈlaɪtn̩ɚ/ noun, plural lighteners [count] a hair/skin lightener [=a chemical or dye used to make a person's hair or skin less dark]头发漂白剂；皮肤增白剂 2 lighten /ˈlaɪtn̩/ verb lightens; lightened; lightening 2 lighten /ˈlaɪtn̩/ verb lightens; lightened; lightening Learner's definition of LIGHTEN 1 a [+ object] : to make (something) less heavy, difficult, or severe使变轻松；使变容易 lighten a burden减轻负担 Others helped out and lightened his load.其他人来帮忙，减轻了他的负担。 lightening her duties around the house减轻她的家务负担 b [no object] : to become less heavy, difficult, or severe变轻；变轻松 His workload has lightened in recent weeks.最近几周他的工作量减轻了。 2 a [+ object] : to make (something) less sad or serious使轻松；缓和 He told a few jokes in an attempt to lighten her mood.他讲了几个笑话，试图让她放松心情。 lighten the atmosphere/conversation缓和气氛；使谈话轻松 b [no object] : to become less sad or serious变得不那么悲伤（或严肃） Her somber mood gradually lightened [=brightened] as the weather improved.随着天气的好转，她郁闷的情绪逐渐好了起来。 3 [no object] : to become less forceful变弱 The wind lightened a bit.风小了一点。 lighten up [phrasal verb] informal : to become more relaxed and informal : to stop being serious, worried, etc.放松；缓和 He really needs to lighten up and relax a little.他真的需要放松心情，轻松一点。 — often used as a command常用作命令 Lighten up (a bit) and enjoy yourself!放松点，好好享受一下！ — compare 1lighten |
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