lighten

• vi. 减轻；发亮
• vt. 使照亮；使轻松

来自light,轻的。

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.

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。

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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。

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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。

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4. Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere.

安东尼觉得有必要缓和一下气氛。

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5. Come on, this is a party. Lighten up.

别这样，这是个聚会。高兴点。

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