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bright·enBrE /ˈbraɪtn/NAmE /ˈbraɪtn/ verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they brighten BrE /ˈbraɪtn/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtn/present simple - he / she / it brightens BrE /ˈbraɪtnz/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtnz/past simple brightened BrE /ˈbraɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtnd/past participle brightened BrE /ˈbraɪtnd/ NAmE /ˈbraɪtnd/ -ing form brightening BrE /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。◆~ stha 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。◆~ upHe 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。 |