| 单词 | lighten |
| 释义 | light·enBrE /ˈlaɪtn/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtn/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they lightenBrE /ˈlaɪtn/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtn/ present simple - he / she / it lightensBrE /ˈlaɪtnz/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnz/ past simple lightenedBrE /ˈlaɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnd/ past participle lightenedBrE /ˈlaɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnd/ -ing form lighteningBrE /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ [T ]~sth to reduce the amount of work , debt , worry , etc . that sb has 减轻，减少（工作量、债务、担忧等）SYN lessen◆ equipment to lighten the load of domestic work 减轻家务负担的设备◆ The measures will lighten the tax burden on small businesses . 这些措施将减轻小型企业的纳税负担。[I , T ]to become or make sth become brighter or lighter in colour （使）变明亮，变成淡色◆ The sky began to lighten in the east . 东方开始透亮了。◆ ~sth Use bleach to lighten the wood . 用漂白剂把木材颜色漂浅。[I , T ]to feel or make sb feel less sad , worried or serious （使）感到不那么悲伤（或担忧、严肃）；缓和SYN cheer◆ ~ (up )My mood gradually lightened . 我的心情渐渐好起来。◆ ~sth (up )She told a joke to lighten the atmosphere . 她讲了个笑话以缓和气氛。[T ]~sth to make sth lighter in weight 减轻…的重量 ● ˌlighten ˈup (informal ) used to tell sb to become less serious or worried about sth 别那么严肃；别担忧◆ Come on , John . Lighten up ! 约翰，加油，别紧张！ |
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