light bulb

• Устройство, которое производит свет при прохождении через него электричества, обычно состоящее из стеклянной колбы, содержащей нить накаливания или светодиод. Также используется метафорически для описания внезапного момента вдохновения или понимания.

A device that produces light when electricity passes through it, typically consisting of a glass bulb containing a filament or LED. Also used metaphorically to describe a sudden moment of inspiration or understanding.

1. Electric light sourceA1formal

   A glass bulb containing a filament or other light-emitting element that produces light when electricity passes through it.

   Лампочка

   • I need to replace the light bulb in the kitchen.
   • The light bulb flickered before it went out.
   • She switched on the lamp and the light bulb glowed brightly.

2. Sudden ideaB1informal

   A sudden moment of inspiration or understanding, often depicted as a light bulb appearing above a character's head in cartoons.

   Внезапная идея

   • He had a light bulb moment and solved the puzzle.
   • A light bulb went off in her head when she saw the solution.
   • The inventor described his discovery as a light bulb idea.