新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

lighten

英 [ˈlaɪtən]

[VERB]

词汇频率：

VERB. 动词

lightens , lightening , lightened
1. [I 不及物动词] 使变明亮 , 变得明亮
When something lightens or when you lighten it, it becomes less dark in colour.
双语例句
例：
The sky began to lighten.
天空开始变得明亮了。
2. [T 及物动词] 缓和
If someone lightens a situation, they make it less serious or less boring.
双语例句
例：
Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere.
安东尼觉得需要缓和一下气氛。
3. [I 不及物动词] 使轻松 , 变得轻松
If your attitude or mood lightens, or if someone or something lightens it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed.
双语例句
例：
As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella's mood visibly lightened.
随着他们越来越接近市郊，埃拉的心情明显变得轻松了。

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