n.

1. 烽火；烽火台
2. 灯塔；信号浮标；（飞机场的）灯标
3. （无线电）信标；信标（电）台
4. 指路明灯；指路人
   The philosopher's thinking was the beacon to many young people.

   那位哲人的思想曾是许多青年的指路明灯。

vt.

1. 明亮，指引
2. 为……设置信标
   beacon the shoals

   在浅滩上设立标识

vi.

1. 像灯塔般照耀
   Neon lights beaconed all night long.

   霓虹灯像灯塔般整夜照耀着。

n.

1. a fire lit on the top of a hill as a signal.
2. a light serving as a signal for ships or aircraft.
3. a radio transmitter signalling the position of a ship or aircraft.