illumination
英 [ɪ,ljuːmɪ'neɪʃən]
美 [ɪ'lʊmə'neʃən]
- n. 照明；[光] 照度；启发；灯饰（需用复数）；阐明
助记提示
1. il- "in, into" + lumin- + -ation.
2. => throw into light, make bright, light up.
3. => action of lighting, spiritual enlightenment.
中文词源
illumination 照明，彩灯，彩饰来自illuminate,照明。引申词义彩灯，灯饰。
英文词源
- illumination (n.)
- late 14c., "spiritual enlightenment," from Latin illuminationem (nominative illuminatio), from past participle stem of illuminare "to throw into light, make bright, light up;" figuratively "to set off, illustrate," from assimilated form of in- "in, into" (see in- (2)) + lumen (genitive luminis) "light," related to lucere "to shine" (see light (n.)). Meaning "action of lighting" is from 1560s.
双语例句
- 1. Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.
- 直射光照明既刺目又呆板。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The only illumination in the room came from the fire.
- 屋子里唯一的光亮来自炉火。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. Daylight came in through its glass roof; this was now the only illumination.
- 日光透过玻璃屋顶照入; 眼下这是室内惟一的照明.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. The four stages of creative thought are preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.
- 创造性思考的四个阶段是准备 、 沉思 、 启迪 、 求证.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- 5. The skylight will provide good illumination from above.
- 顶上有天窗,光线会很充足.
来自《简明英汉词典》