vt.

1. 照亮；照射
   Moonlight illuminated the valley.

   月光照亮了山谷。

2. 用灯装饰（房屋等）[（+with）]
   The streets were illuminated for the celebration.

   街道为庆祝张灯结彩。

3. 阐明；启发
   We were greatly illuminated by the discussion.

   这次讨论对我们启发很大。

4. 使辉煌；使容光焕发
   A smile illuminated her face.

   微笑使她容光焕发。

5. 用金色（或鲜明色彩，图案等）装饰（起首字母，手稿等）

vi.

1. 照亮
2. 用灯装饰
3. 兴奋

v.

1. light up.
2. [usu. as adj. illuminating] help to clarify or explain.
3. [often as adj. illuminated] decorate (a page or initial letter in a manuscript) with gold, silver, or coloured designs.