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light·enBrE /ˈlaɪtn/NAmE /ˈlaɪtn/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they lighten BrE /ˈlaɪtn/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtn/present simple - he / she / it lightens BrE /ˈlaɪtnz/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnz/past simple lightened BrE /ˈlaɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnd/past participle lightened BrE /ˈlaɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnd/ -ing form lightening BrE /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ NAmE /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ [T] ~ sthto 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。◆~ sthUse 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] ~ sthto 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！ |