brighten

• 动词，表示使某物变得更明亮、更光亮，或使心情、气氛变得更愉快、更有生气。

A verb used to indicate the act of making or becoming brighter, lighter, or more cheerful.

1. Make or become brighterA2formal

   To make something lighter or more illuminated, or to become lighter.

   使变亮

   • The sun brightened the room in the morning.
   • She brightened the dark corner with a new lamp.
   • The sky brightened after the storm passed.

   同义词gleamglowilluminateillumineirradiatelightlightenshine

   反义词darkendimdull

2. Become happier or more cheerfulB1informal

   To become more cheerful, lively, or optimistic.

   变得开心或开朗

   • Her smile brightened the whole room.
   • The good news brightened his mood instantly.
   • He brightened up when he heard about the party.

   同义词buck upcheer uplighten upperk uprallyrevivetake heart

   反义词depressgloomsadden

3. Improve or enhanceB2formal

   To make something more pleasant, attractive, or promising.

   改善

   • The new paint brightened the appearance of the house.
   • Her advice brightened my outlook on the situation.
   • Adding fresh flowers brightened the entire office.

   同义词cheerembellishenhanceenlivenilluminateimprovelight up

   反义词darkendimdulltarnish