单词 | brighten |
释义 | bright·enBrE /ˈbraɪtn/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtn/ verb present simple - I / you / we / they brightenBrE /ˈbraɪtn/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtn/ present simple - he / she / it brightensBrE /ˈbraɪtnz/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtnz/ past simple brightenedBrE /ˈbraɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtnd/ past participle brightenedBrE /ˈbraɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtnd/ -ing form brighteningBrE /ˈbraɪtnɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtnɪŋ/ [I , T ]to become or make sth lighter or brighter in colour (使)明亮,色彩鲜艳◆ In the distance , the sky was beginning to brighten . 远方的天空开始泛白。◆ ~sth a shampoo to brighten and condition your hair 有亮泽兼护发效果的洗发剂[I , T ]to become , feel or look happier ; to make sb look happier (使)快活起来◆ Her eyes brightened . 她的眼睛亮了起来。◆ ~up He brightened up at their words of encouragement . 听到他们鼓励的话,他高兴起来。◆ ~sth (up )A smile brightened her face . 她的脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。[T , I ]~ (sth ) (up )to become or make sth become more pleasant or enjoyable ; to bring hope (使)增添乐趣,有希望◆ A personal letter will usually brighten up a person's day . 一封私人来信往往就能使人一天心情愉快。[T ]~sth (up )to make sth look more brightly coloured and attractive 使更艳丽;使更美丽◆ Fresh flowers will brighten up any room in the house . 鲜花会使屋里的任何房间都亮丽生色。[I ]~ (up )(of the weather 天气) to improve and become brighter 放晴◆ According to the forecast , it should brighten up later . 根据天气预报,晚一点天应该会转晴。 |
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