中文词源
lighten 减轻
来自light,轻的。
英语词源
- lighten (v.1)
- "to make less heavy," figuratively "to make cheerful," mid-14c., from light (adj.1) + -en (1). Related: Lightened; lightening.
- lighten (v.2)
- "shed light upon, illuminate, brighten," early 14c., from light (n.) -en (1). Meaning "to grow brighter" is late 14c. Of faces, expressions, etc., from 1795. Related: Lightened; lightening.
权威例句
- 1. He managed to lighten the generally lifeless debate at times.
- 他让这场总体很沉闷的辩论时不时迸出了些火花。
- 2. An efficient bulb may lighten the load of power stations.
- 一个节能灯泡也许就能减轻发电站的负荷。
- 3. In sharing this secret you lighten your burden.
- 和别人分享这个秘密可以减轻自己的负担。
- 4. Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere.
- 安东尼觉得有必要缓和一下气氛。
- 5. Come on, this is a party. Lighten up.
- 别这样，这是个聚会。高兴点。
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