illuminated

• 指被光照亮的，或被照得明亮的；也用于比喻义，表示受到启发、明白事理或得到阐明的。

Describes something that is lit up or made bright with light; also used figuratively to mean enlightened or made clear.

1. Lit up with lightB1formal

   Made bright or visible by light.

   被照亮的

   • The streets were illuminated by colorful lanterns.
   • The stage was illuminated by bright spotlights.
   • The manuscript was beautifully illuminated with gold leaf.

   同义词ablazeaglowalightbrightbrilliantglowinglightedluminousradiantshining

   反义词darkdimgloomyshadowyunlit

2. B1formal

   Adorned or decorated with lights, especially for a festive or celebratory purpose.

   灯饰的

   • The city square was illuminated for the holiday season.
   • The castle was illuminated with thousands of fairy lights.
   • The illuminated parade float attracted a large crowd.

   同义词aglowlighted

3. Enlightened or informedC1formal

   Having or showing knowledge, understanding, or spiritual insight.

   开明的

   • The illuminated scholar shared his wisdom with the students.
   • She felt illuminated after reading the philosophical text.
   • The illuminated mind sees beyond the surface of things.

   同义词awareeducatedenlightenederuditeinformedinsightfulknowingknowledgeablelearnedwise

• 动词，表示照亮某物或使其明亮，也指阐明、解释某事使其清楚易懂。

A verb used to indicate the act of lighting up or making something bright, or to clarify or explain something.

1. Make lighter or brighterB2formal

   To light up or make something brighter, often with light.

   照亮

   • The lamp illuminated the entire room.
   • The fireworks illuminated the night sky.
   • Sunlight illuminated the stained glass windows.

   同义词brightenillumineirradiatekindlelightlighten

   反义词blackendarkendimobscureshade

2. Make clear or explainB2formal

   To clarify or explain something so it is easier to understand.

   阐明

   • The professor's lecture illuminated the complex theory.
   • Her research helped illuminate the causes of the disease.
   • The document illuminates the company's future plans.

   同义词clarifyclear upelaborateelucidateexplainexpoundinterpretshed light on

   反义词befogconfusemuddleobscure

3. Decorate manuscriptsC1formal

   To add decorative elements, such as gold leaf or illustrations, to medieval manuscripts.

   装饰手抄本

   • Monks would illuminate religious texts by hand.
   • The manuscript was beautifully illuminated with intricate patterns.
   • Artists spent years illuminating a single book.

   同义词adorndecorateembellishlimnornament