beacon

• Существительное, обозначающее сигнальное или направляющее устройство, такое как огонь на холме, радиостанция для навигации или свет на башне, предупреждающий корабли об опасностях; также может относиться к акту сияния, как маяк, или направления с его помощью.

A noun referring to a signaling or guiding device, such as a fire on a hill, a radio station for navigation, or a light on a tower warning ships of hazards; it can also refer to the act of shining like a beacon or guiding with one.

1. Signal fireB2formal

   A fire, typically on a hill or tower, used as a signal or warning that can be seen from a distance.

   Сигнальный огонь

   • The ancient beacons were lit to warn of approaching enemies.
   • From the hilltop, the beacon could be seen for miles.
   • They built a beacon to guide travelers through the night.

   Synonymsbalefiresignal fire

2. Navigational radio signalB2formal

   A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal used for navigation, especially by aircraft or ships.

   Радиомаяк

   • The pilot relied on the beacon to find the runway in fog.
   • Ships use radio beacons to determine their position at sea.
   • The airport's beacon helps guide planes during poor visibility.

   Synonymsradio beacon

3. Warning light towerB2formal

   A tower equipped with a bright light that warns ships of dangerous shoals or rocks.

   Маяк

   • The lighthouse beacon warned sailors of the rocky coast.
   • The beacon flashed every ten seconds to mark the hazard.
   • Ships steer clear of the beacon to avoid shallow waters.

   Synonymslighthousepharos

4. Shine brightlyC1informal

   To emit a bright, guiding light, similar to a beacon.

   Ярко светить

   • The stars beacond down on the dark forest.
   • Her smile beacond across the crowded room.
   • The lantern beacond through the stormy night.

5. Guide or directC1formal

   To lead or direct someone using a beacon or similar guiding signal.

   Направлять

   • The lighthouse beacond the ship safely into the harbor.
   • The rescue team beacond the hikers back to camp.
   • The signal beacond the aircraft to the correct runway.

• Глагол, означающий светить или направлять, как маяк, или служить сигналом или предупреждением.

A verb meaning to shine or guide like a beacon, or to serve as a signal or warning.

1. To shine brightlyB2formal

   To emit a bright, guiding light, similar to a beacon.

   Сиять

   • The lighthouse beacons across the dark sea.
   • Her smile beacons warmth and kindness.
   • The stars beaconed in the clear night sky.

   Synonymsbeamblazeflaregleamglowradiateshine

2. To guide or signalB2formal

   To act as a guide or signal, especially by using a light or radio signal.

   Сигнализировать

   • The control tower beacons the plane to the runway.
   • The rescue team used flares to beacon their location.
   • The lighthouse beacons ships safely into the harbor.

   Synonymsbeckondirectguideilluminateleadsignal