n.

1. 光；光线；光亮[U]
   She was reading by the light of a candle.

   她在蜡烛光下读书。

2. 光源；灯；灯火[C]
   Turn off the lights when you leave.

   离开时把灯熄掉。

3. 日光；日间[U]
   They set off at first light.

   他们天一亮就出发了。

4. 火花；点火物[C]
   Can you give me a light, please?

   能借个火吗？

5. 窗；天窗[C]
6. 眼神[S1][U]
   A light of recognition came into his eyes.

   他的眼神显示他已认出来了。

7. （绘画中的）明亮部分[U][C]
8. 显露，众所周知[U]
   The mystery has now come to light.

   这个秘密现在已被揭开了。

9. （对事物的）见解，观点[S]
   We have to interpret his words in a modern light.

   我们必须用现代的观点来解释他的话。

10. 启发[U][（+on）]
    Perhaps you can throw some light on the matter.

    或许你能给这件事提供一些情况。

vt.

1. 点（火）；点燃[（+up）]
   He lit a match.

   他划着了一根火柴。

2. 照亮[（+up）]
   The room is brilliantly lighted up and full of guests.

   房间里灯火辉煌，宾客济济。

3. 使容光焕发[（+up）]
   A smile of triumph lit up her face.

   她的脸上闪耀着胜利的微笑。

4. 用灯光指引，用灯照路[O]
   The beam lighted the ship into the harbor.

   灯光指引船只进入港口。

vi.

1. 点着
   The match lights easily.

   这火柴容易划着。

2. 变亮
   Her face lighted up at the good news.

   她听到这好消息脸上露出了喜色。

a.

1. 明亮的
2. 浅色的

a.

1. （重量）轻的
   The suitcase is very light.

   这个箱子很轻。

2. （数量、程度）少量的；轻微的
   There was a light rain falling.

   外面下着小雨。

3. （负担）轻的；轻松愉快的
   Let's see a light film for a change.

   咱们看部轻松的影片调剂一下。

4. 微弱的；柔和的
   He gave me a light pat on the shoulder.

   他在我肩上轻轻一拍。

5. 轻快的；灵巧的
   She is light of foot.

   她脚步轻快。

6. 易醒的
   He is a light sleeper.

   他睡不沉。

7. 清淡的；易消化的；（酒）淡的
   I enjoy light wine.

   我爱喝清淡的酒。

8. 轻便的，轻型的
   She bought a light truck.

   她买了一辆轻型卡车。

9. 晕眩的
   He was a bit light after the illness.

   他病后有些头晕。

10. 轻率易变的；轻浮的
    Her light conduct left a bad impression on me.

    她那轻浮的举止给我留下一个坏印象。

ad.

1. 轻地；轻装地
   I like to travel light.

   我喜欢轻装旅行。

vi.

1. 【旧】【书】下马，下车；停落[Q][（+on/upon）]
   The birds lit on the branches.

   鸟儿停落在树枝上。

n.

1. the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation from about 390 to 740 nm in wavelength.
   ▸a source of illumination.
   ▸ (lights) traffic lights.
   ▸Law  the light falling on windows, the obstruction of which by a neighbour is illegal.
2. an expression in someone's eyes.
   ▸understanding; enlightenment:

   light dawned in her eyes.
   ▸ (lights) a person's opinions, standards, and abilities.
3. an area that is brighter or paler than its surroundings.
4. a device producing a flame or spark.
5. a window or opening to let light in.
   ▸a perpendicular division of a mullioned window.
   ▸a pane of glass in a greenhouse or cold frame.
6. a person eminent in a particular sphere.

v.

1. provide with light.
   ▸ (light up) become illuminated.
   ▸ (light up) (of the face or eyes) suddenly display liveliness or joy.
2. ignite or be ignited.
   ▸ (light something up) ignite a cigarette, cigar, or pipe and begin to smoke it.

adj.

1. having a considerable or sufficient amount of light.
2. (of a colour) pale.

adj.

1. of little weight.
   ▸deficient in weight.
   ▸carrying or suitable for small loads.
   ▸carrying only light armaments.
   ▸(of a vehicle, ship, etc.) unladen or with less than a full load.
   ▸(of soil) friable, porous, and workable.
2. not strongly or heavily built.
3. relatively low in density, amount, or intensity:
   light autumn rains.
   ▸(of food or a meal) small in quantity and easy to digest.
   ▸low in fat, cholesterol, sugar, or alcohol.
4. gentle or delicate.
   ▸(of type) having thin strokes.
5. not profound or serious.
   ▸free from worry:

   I left with a light heart.
   ▸easily borne or done:

   some light housework.
6. (of sleep or a sleeper) easily disturbed.
7. Physics  containing atoms of an isotope of relatively low mass.
8. archaic (of a woman) promiscuous.

v.

1. (light on/upon) come upon or discover by chance.
2. archaic descend.
   ▸ (light on) fall or land on.
3. (light into) N. Amer. informal criticize severely; attack.
4. (light out) N. Amer. informal depart hurriedly.