a. 最轻的（形容词light的最高级形式）；最亮的

a of comparatively little physical weight or density
a (used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent
a of the military or industry; using (or being) relatively small or light arms or equipment
a not great in degree or quantity or number
a psychologically light; especially free from sadness or troubles
a characterized by or emitting light
s (used of vowels or syllables) pronounced with little or no stress
s easily assimilated in the alimentary canal; not rich or heavily seasoned
s (used of soil) loose and large-grained in consistency
s (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
s moving easily and quickly; nimble
s demanding little effort; not burdensome
a of little intensity or power or force
a (physics, chemistry) not having atomic weight greater than average
s weak and likely to lose consciousness
s very thin and insubstantial
s marked by temperance in indulgence
s less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
s having little importance
s intended primarily as entertainment; not serious or profound
s silly or trivial
s designed for ease of movement or to carry little weight
s having relatively few calories
s (of sleep) easily disturbed
s casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

light的用法和样例：

例句

用作名词(n.)

I try to see but I'm blinded by the white light.我试着去看，但是有道白光让我什么都看不到。
I can't read while you are standing in my light.你挡住了我的光线，我没法看书。
He turned off the light before going out.他出门前把灯关掉。
It was getting dark, so we switched on the light.天色暗了,于是我们打开了灯。
Excuse me, have you get a light by any chance?对不起，你碰巧有打火机吗？
If you think about it, you will eventually see the light.如果你想一想,你就会最终领悟的。
The portrait shows fine effects of light and shade.这幅肖像画的浓淡色调表现得很好。

用作形容词(adj.)

This is a heavy box, and that is a light one.这是一个重箱子,那是一个轻箱子。
She bent forward, and her fine light hair fell over her cheeks.她向前探出身子,她的浅色的美丽头发遮住了脸颊。
It's beginning to get light.天渐渐亮了。
He prefers light fictions to serious novels.比起严肃小说来,他更喜欢轻松的小说。
Since her accident she can only do light work.她出事以后只能做轻活儿了。
I advise you to go on a light diet for a while.我建议你一段时间内多吃些清淡的东西。

用作动词(v.)

I saw him enter the room, sit down and light a cigarette.我看见他走进房间,坐了下来,点燃了一根香烟。
Her face lit up when she saw he was coming.当她看到他走过来的时候，她的脸亮了起来。
He struck a match to light the room.他划了根火柴来照亮房间。

常见句型

用作名词(n.)

The sun was setting fast, but there was still ample light.夕阳西下,天很快暗下来,但是还有足够的昼光。
In the early morning light we could just make out the dark forms of the mountains.在晨曦中我们只能看见群山的轮廓。
A fire is comparable with the sun;both give light and heat.火和太阳相似,两者均可放出光和热。
The light in this room is poor.这房间里的光线不充足。
A dim light came from afar.一缕暗淡的光线从远处射来。
The moon yields less light than the sun.月亮的光线比太阳弱。
The diamond sparkles with brilliant light.钻石闪烁出灿烂的光辉。
That great tree takes away all the light.那棵大树把光线全遮住了。
Turn the light off, please.请关灯。
Please turn on the overhead light.请打开吊灯。
A light was still burning in his study.他的书房里仍亮着灯光。
The house was dark, not a light on.屋子漆黑,没有一盏灯开着。
The street looks gay with bright flags and coloured lights.街上旗帜鲜艳,彩灯缤纷,显出一派欢乐景象。
When the traffic lights turn green you can go.交通讯号灯转为绿色时你就可以通行。
It is illegal to cycle without a light after dark.天黑后骑车不开灯违反规定。
The last person to leave should turn off the light.最后离开的人应该关灯。
Have you got a light?你有火吗?
He struck a light and set the candle going.他擦了一根火柴,点燃了蜡烛。
The workers and the employers see the situation in quite a different light.工人们与雇主对形势的看法大相径庭。
He looked at her action in a favourable light.他以赞成的态度看待她的行动。
I got on electric shook from that faulty light switch.当我触到那个有毛病的电灯开关时,被电击了一下。

用作形容词(adj.)

用作定语～+ n.

This is a nice light room.这是一间光线明亮的房间。
Light colours suit you best.你最适于穿浅色衣服。
She wore a light green skirt.她穿着一件浅绿色的裙子。
I bought a light suitcase.我买了一只轻便手提箱。
The old bridge can only be used by light vehicles.那座旧桥只能走轻型车辆。
When I was reading someone gave me a light touch on the shoulder.当我正看书时,有人轻轻地拍了拍我的肩头。
A light breeze stirred the curtains.微风吹动窗帘。
She is a light dancer.她舞步轻盈。
This is light work.这是轻而易举的工作。
The children help with light housework.孩子们帮着干些轻的家务活。
Since her accident she can only do light work.出事以后,她只能做轻活了。
This book is the kind of light reading I like.这本书是我所喜欢的那类轻松读物。
Then they passed on to lighter topics.接着,他们谈论了一些较为轻松的话题。
That's a light beer.那是一种淡啤酒。
The river was visible through a light mist.透过薄雾,那河隐约可见。
This plant will only grow in light soil.这种植物在轻质土壤中才能生长。
I had light fish this lunch.今天午饭我吃了少量的鱼。
Please don't make any noise— my mother's a very light sleeper.请安静——我母亲容易被吵醒。
I've had quite a light day today.我今天相当清闲。
The beautiful day puts us in a light mood.美好的天气使我们心情愉快。

用作表语S+be+～

In spring the evenings start to get lighter.春天,天渐渐黑得晚了。
This room is very light.这个房间非常亮。
Carry this bag—it's the lightest.背上这个袋子——它最轻。
This coat is light but very warm.这件大衣很轻,但非常暖和。
This sack of potatoes is five kilos light.这袋土豆少5公斤。
The company was fined ￡1000, which critics said was too light.公司被罚1000英镑,评论者称,惩处过轻。
Your duties will be light.你的关税将很轻。
The conversation is light and gay.谈话轻松愉快。
The wind is very light.风很小。
Trading on the Stock Exchange was light today.证券交易所今日交易清淡。

S+be+～+to- v

The suitcase was light to carry, being empty except for two shirts.这只箱子提着很轻,因为里面只有两件衬衣。

It is/was+～+that-clause

It's so light that a child could lift it.这东西太轻了,孩子都能拿起来。

用作动词(v.)

用作不及物动词S+～(+A)

Wet wood doesn't light easily.湿木不易点燃。
The match lights easily.这火柴容易点燃。
The fuse lighted at once.保险丝立即被烧断了。
Her face lighted when she saw who it was.当她弄明白这是谁时,脸上露出了喜色。

用作及物动词S+～+ n./pron.

The spark lighted the dry wood.火星燃着了干柴。
We lit the candle and the candle lit the room.我们点燃了蜡烛,烛光照亮了房间。
We tried to light the wood but it was wet and wouldn't light easily.我们想点燃这木柴,可是太湿了,一下子点不着。
Crusoe lit a fire and from it took a burning stick.克鲁索点起了一堆火,从中抽出一根燃着的柴棍。
He lit a cigarette and puffed at it furiously.他点燃了一支香烟,狂吸了几口。
She swiftly lit the third fuse.她敏捷地点着了第三根导火索。
One large lamp lighted the room.一盏大灯照亮了房间。
Electricity lights our houses.电灯照亮了我们的房子。
Another flash lit the staircase.电光又是一闪,照亮了楼口。
A quick animation lit her face.突来的兴奋情绪令她容光焕发。
A smile lit his face.他的脸上露出了微笑。

The match is lit.火柴点燃了。
The apartment is lit by electricity.这套公寓用电灯照明。
Our streets were badly lit fifty years ago.50年前我们的街道照明很差。
The stage is lit by spotlights.舞台由聚光灯照明。
Her face was lighted by the news.她听到这个消息后面露喜色。

常用短语

用作名词(n.)

according to one's (own) lights

按照自己的认识,根据自己的能力 in conformity with one's beliefs, attitudes or abilitiesbring to light

I will bring to light the truth.

我一定要揭露真相。

His enemies brought to light some foolish things he had done while young.

他的仇人披露了他年轻时所做的一些蠢事。

The investigation brought to light a number of interesting facts.

这次调查使我们了解到许多有趣的事实。

Many things left by the ancient Egyptians in tombs have been brought to light.

在古埃及的古陵墓中发掘出很多东西。

Her little secret was soon brought to light.

她那小小的秘密不久就被发现了。

The crime was brought to light years later.

几年以后,罪行暴露了。

cast light on

使…显得非常清楚,阐明,使人了解 make sth clearercome to light

显露,曝光,成为众所周知 be revealed;become knownhide one's light under a bushel

含蓄不外露,过分谦逊 be very shy and modest and not show one's abilities or talents;be too modest in letting others see what one can doin (the) light of

鉴于,由于,按照 in view of sth;considering sthlight at the end of the tunnel

成功之望 success, happiness, etc. after a long period of difficulty or hardshipsee the light

出版,发表 be made public

用作形容词(adj.)

make light of

对…不在乎,轻视 treat sth as unimportant

用作动词(v.)

light on〔upon〕 (v.+prep.)

Tell us how you lit upon the idea for your invention.

请告诉我们,你是怎么会想到你那个发明的。

light up (v.+adv.)

The room suddenly lit up.

房间的灯突然亮了。

The neon signs lit up.

霓虹灯广告牌亮了。

The search-light lit up the whole area.

探照灯把整个地区都照亮了。

The lamp lit up the room.

灯把房间照亮了。

The light rays from the sun light up the globe.

太阳射出来的光照亮全球。

The house was lit up as though a big celebration was going on.

整个屋子灯火辉煌,犹如在举行盛大庆典。

All the streets were lit up with electricity.

所有的街道上电灯通明。

He usually lights up immediately after supper.

他常常一吃完晚饭就点一支烟。

The men settled down in their chairs and lit up.

这些人坐在椅子上开始吸烟。

He struck a match and lit up.

他划着一根火柴,点火抽烟。

You must not light up after the formal dinner until the Queen's health has been drunk.

正式宴会以后,在没有为女王的健康干杯之前,你切勿吸烟。

Her face lit up when she heard the news.

当她听到这个消息时,她的脸上闪出喜悦的光彩。

Mary's face lit up when she saw her old friend.

看见她的老朋友的时候,玛丽一脸高兴的样子。

Her eyes lit up when I mentioned a holiday.

当我提到去度假时,她的双眼顿时一亮。

A smile lit up her face.

她满面笑容。

At last he had a fortunate idea, and when it fell into his brain, it lit up his whole head with an evil joy.

终于他想出了一个绝妙的主意,当这一主意出现在他的头脑中时,他的整个脑袋都为一种邪恶的快活所充溢。

When our delegation passed, her eyes lighted up with recognition.

当我们代表团经过时,她认出了我们,眼睛顿时亮了起来。

His face lit up with pleasure.

他的脸上焕发着喜色。

At this time of the year, the official hour to light up is six-thirty.

在这个季节里,规定的开(街)灯时间是六点半。

Be sure to light up as soon as the sun sets, or the police may stop your car.

太阳一落山就一定要开车灯,否则,警察就要拦住你的车。

词汇搭配

用作名词 (n.)

动词+～

adjust light调整光亮
bathe in light日光浴
blow out a light熄灯
bring light带来光明
come to light显露出,暴露出
douse light熄灯
flash a light闪光,使光闪烁
get a light有火(柴等)
give off light放光,发光
give the green light to sb给某人开绿灯,批准某人
go out the light熄灯
have a light有火(柴等)
pass a red light(汽车等)闯红灯
produce light发光
put on a light开灯
put out the light熄灯
see the light出世,(书籍等)问世,领悟
shine a light用灯照亮
shoot a red light(汽车等)闯红灯
shut off the light关灯
strike a light擦火柴
take away all the light遮光
turn off a light关灯
turn on a light开灯
turn out a light熄灯

形容词+～

blinding light眼花缭乱的(灯)光
bright light明亮的(灯)光
broken light折线光
calm light平静的灯光
clear light清晰的光线
curious light稀奇的灯光
dark light暗淡的光线
deep light深深的光线
dirty light脏的灯,混浊的光线
distant light远处的灯光
dry light干涸的灯
dying light要灭的灯
earliest light最早的光线
early light晨光
electric light电灯
enough light光线充足
falling light要灭的灯
flash light闪光灯
gentle light柔和的灯光
hard light强光
little light一点点光
lovely light可爱的灯光
native light自制灯
northern light北方的光线
patient light温和的光
poor light昏暗的光线
pure light单一的光线
red light警报信号,危险
rising light正在升起的光
rush light闪电,迅速移动的光线
side light侧光
soft light柔和的光线
strange light奇怪的(灯)光
strong light强光
warm light温暖的光
weak light暗淡的光
white light白光

名词+～

ceiling light吊灯
center light中心光线
day light日光
evening light夜光
floor light落地灯
head light车前灯
midday light正午的光线
minute light带时钟的灯
moon light月光
morning light早晨的光线
parking light停车灯
pilot light领航灯
stop light(汽车车尾)制动灯,交通指示灯
summer light夏季的阳光
sun light日光
sunset light落日余光
tail light尾灯
traffic light交通灯

～+名词

light beacon灯标
light beam光柱
light bomb照明弹
light button光按钮
light filter滤光器
light house灯塔
light year光年

介词+～

at a light在交通灯处
between the lights在黄昏,在傍晚
by the light of借助,根据
in light被光线照着,在阳光〔灯光〕下
in a bad light在光线差的地方
in a good light在亮处,在有利的地位
in a new light用新的眼光
in the light of依照,根据,当作
in the true light从真实的观点看
a flood of light一片强光

～+介词

light of a lamp灯光
light of fire火光
lights of London伦敦的万家灯火
light of the moon月光
light of the sun阳光

用作形容词 (adj.)

～+名词

light aircraft轻型飞机
light blue淡蓝色
light bridge轻便桥梁
light clothes轻装
light clothing轻便的衣物
light crop of wheat小麦歉收
light exercise轻度锻炼
light food易消化食物
light green淡绿色
light heart轻松愉快的心情
light load轻负荷
light luggage轻便的行李
light lunch清淡的午餐
light metal轻金属
light music轻音乐
light shoes轻便的鞋
light shower of rain小阵雨
light soil轻质土壤
light soup清淡的汤
light supper少量的晚餐
light tap轻轻一拍
light traffic稀少的行人车辆
light voice柔和的声音
light white wine低度白葡萄酒
light wind微风,和风
light woman水性杨花的女人
light work轻活

副词+～

extremely light极轻的
so light清淡的
very light非常轻的

～+介词

light in hand(马等)容易驾驭的,(人)容易相处的
light in weight重量轻
light on one's feet脚步轻快

用作动词 (v.)

～+名词

light a candle点蜡烛
light a cigarette点香烟
light a fire生火
light flames点燃熊熊烈火
light a lamp点灯
light one's way照亮道路
light the gas点燃煤气
light the house照亮房屋
light the stove点燃炉子
light the street照亮街道
light the whole street照亮整条街

～+副词

light abruptly突然地点火
light automatically自动点火
light bewilderingly使人迷惑地点火
light breathlessly匆忙地点火
light briskly轻松地点火
light calmly平静地点火
light carefully小心地点火
light cautiously小心翼翼地点火
light cheerfully兴高采烈地点火
light comprehensively全面地点火
light confidently满怀信心地点火
light consciously自觉地点火
light courageously勇敢地点火
light daringly大胆地点火
light decisively果断地点火
light desperately毫无顾忌地点火
light disastrously灾难性地点火
light earnestly非常认真地点火
light effectively给人印象深刻地点火
light eventually终于点火
light expertly熟练地点火
light falteringly犹豫地点火
light gloriously壮丽地点火
light grotesquely可笑地点火
light hurriedly匆忙地点火
light ingeniously巧妙地点火
light laboriously吃力地点火
light mysteriously神秘地点火
light noiselessly悄悄地点火
light professionally熟练地点火
light prudently谨慎地点火
light punctually准时点火
light reasonably合理地点火
light reluctantly不情愿地点火
light ruthlessly无情地点火
light satisfactorily令人满意地点火
light scientifically科学地点火
light scrupulously谨慎地点火
light selectively有选择地点火
light sensibly合理地点火
light simultaneously同一时间点火
light slowly慢慢地点火
light studiously小心地点火
light symbolically象征性地点火
light systematically有规律地点火
light temporarily暂时点火
light unaccountably莫名其妙地点火
light out突然发出
light up点燃
light up sb's face使某人容光焕发
light up with pleasure(脸)露出高兴的表情

～+介词

light on〔upon〕偶然发现,偶然获得…

经典引文

Coming out..into the light after being..in the darkness inside the hill.
出自：A. Ransome
After dark, they worked by the light of the city's fires.
出自：J. Hersey
A match flared, and in its momentary light Kino saw..the men were sleeping.
出自：J. Steinbeck
Starting at early light from the old fort.
出自：Frank Thompson
We skated..on into the evening by the light of fires.
出自：H. E. Bates
She had only a candle's light to see by.
出自：J. Fowles
Their luggage..was light enough to be entirely empty.
出自：R. Bradbury
A girl in a light summer dress.
出自：R. Brautigan
She was so light, he could pick her up..like a baby.
出自：B. Gilroy
Light traffic..at the time of the accident was..the reason more vehicles were not involved.
出自：Los Angeles Times
He piled these ancient books together and set them all on a light fire.
出自：J. Jortin
Stern Hassan..from his horse Disdains to light.
出自：Byron
The taper which was lighting in the room was burnt out.
出自：Goldsmith
To travel in America one must travel light.
出自：Cecil Roberts
His engine ran light from Orpington to Kent House.
出自：Railway Magazine

【近义词】

【反义词】

n. & adj.

dark

英语听力文摘 English Digest 245、世界上最小的鱼

Smallest Fish 最小的鱼澳洲科学家宣称，他们发现了世界上最小的鱼类，这种鱼的寿命只有两个月，也不会发育出鱼鳍，牙齿和鱼鳞等构造。这种鱼名为大型婴儿鱼(Stout Infantfish)，是澳洲博物馆

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英语听力文摘 English Digest

单词：lightest

light的用法和样例：

例句

常见句型

常用短语

词汇搭配

经典引文

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英语听力文摘 English Digest 245、世界上最小的鱼