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enlighten

英 [ɪnˈlaɪtn]

美 [ɪnˈlaɪtn]

v.  启发; 开导; 阐明

现在分词:enlightening 过去分词:enlightened 过去式:enlightened 第三人称单数:enlightens 

CET6考研TOEFLIELTSGRETEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.13682 / COCA.11536

牛津词典

    verb

    • 启发;开导;阐明
      to give sb information so that they understand sth better
      1. She didn't enlighten him about her background.
        她未向他讲明自己的出身背景。

    柯林斯词典

    • VERB 启发;开导;教化
      Toenlightensomeone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something.
      1. A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession...
        一些有献身精神的医生多年来一直努力指导业内同仁。
      2. If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me.
        如果你知道她出什么问题了,请告诉我。

    英英释义

    verb

    双语例句

    • The mind will not only deduce, speculate, and comprehend, but it will also awaken, will, enlighten and inspire.
      人的思想不仅能够推想、推测和理解,也能够觉醒、遂愿、启迪和激励。
    • First and foremost, let's enlighten the reasons of the fork.
      首先,我们来明确一下这个分支项目产生的原因。
    • It is no doubt that they materialize the atmosphere of culture and humanity, and these will enlighten us.
      他里面所散发出来的文化气息和人情味儿无疑会对我们有所启迪。
    • Can you enlighten me on this subject? Shall we have another chat about it tomorrow?
      关于这个问题,你能指点我一下吗?关于这个问题我们明天再谈一次好吗?
    • If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me.
      如果你知道她出什么问题了,请告诉我。
    • To enlighten intellectually or spiritually; enable to understand.
      启发,阐释智力上或精神上进行启蒙;使别人懂某事。
    • Enlighten me with your thoughts on this matter.
      你们在如下事件上的思想启发了我。
    • TV programs should play their part to enlighten people.
      电视节目应起到部分启发人的作用。
    • There is no time for you to linger, perfect your character, Kindly enlighten others.
      我们已经没有时间在流连了,要让我们的自性更加圆满,用仁慈的光芒照亮别人。
    • Can you enlighten her on this subject?
      对这个问题你能启发启发她吗?