1.光;光线;光亮[U]
She was reading by the light of a candle.
她在蜡烛光下读书。
2.光源;灯;灯火[C]
Turn off the lights when you leave.
离开时把灯熄掉。
3.日光;日间[U]
They set off at first light.
他们天一亮就出发了。
4.火花;点火物[C]
Can you give me a light, please?
能借个火吗?
5.窗;天窗[C]
6.眼神[S1][U]
A light of recognition came into his eyes.
他的眼神显示他已认出来了。
7.(绘画中的)明亮部分[U][C]
8.显露,众所周知[U]
The mystery has now come to light.
这个秘密现在已被揭开了。
9.(对事物的)见解,观点[S]
We have to interpret his words in a modern light.
我们得以现代的观点来解释他的话。
10.启发[U][(+on)]
Perhaps you can throw some light on the matter.
或许你能给这件事提供一些情况。