lighter

• 形容物体重量小、不重，或颜色浅淡、明亮。

Describes something that has little weight, is not heavy, or has a bright or pale color.

1. Not heavyA1formal

   Having little weight; easy to lift or carry.

   轻

   • This bag is light; I can carry it easily.
   • Feathers are very light.
   • The light suitcase made travel convenient.

   同义词airyfeatherweightfeatherylightweightslight

   反义词heavyweighty

2. BrightA1formal

   Producing or reflecting a lot of light; not dark.

   明亮的

   • The room is light and airy.
   • She prefers light colors like white and yellow.
   • The light morning sun woke me up.

   同义词brightbrilliantglowingilluminatedluminousradiantshiningsunlit

   反义词darkdimdullgloomymurkyobscureshadowy

3. Not dense or heavyA2informal

   Containing little fat, alcohol, or other heavy substances.

   清淡的

   • This beer is light and refreshing.
   • I ordered a light salad for lunch.
   • She drinks light coffee with skim milk.

   同义词dietlightweightlitethinweak

   反义词denseheavysubstantialthickweighty

4. Easy or not seriousB1informal

   Not demanding much effort, time, or seriousness.

   轻松的

   • It's a light read for the beach.
   • The conversation was light and fun.
   • He made a light comment about the situation.

   同义词easyeffortlessfrivoloussimpleslightsuperficialtrivialundemanding

   反义词difficulthardheavyseriousweighty

• 副词，表示“以很小的重量或压力”或“轻轻地”，用于描述轻柔、不费力的动作；与形容词同形。

An adverb meaning "with little physical weight or pressure" or "easily." It is used to describe actions performed gently or without heaviness, identical in form to the adjective.

1. With little weight or forceB1informal

   Used to describe touching, sleeping, eating, etc., with little weight or pressure.

   轻轻地

   • She sleeps very light and wakes up easily.
   • He touched her lightly on the shoulder.
   • They ate lightly before the big meal.

   同义词delicatelyfaintlygentlymildlyslightly

   反义词hard

2. Without much seriousnessB2informal

   In a casual or not serious manner.

   轻率地

   • He took the criticism lightly.
   • She spoke lightly about her achievements.
   • Don't take the situation so lightly.

   同义词airilycarelesslycasuallyflippantlyfrivolouslylightlynonchalantly

   反义词gravelyseriouslysolemnly

• 指用来点火的装置（如打火机），也指引火物或点火用的材料；还指一种平底船，用于运输重型货物。

A noun referring to a device used to ignite a fire or a substance used for kindling, or a flat-bottomed boat used for carrying heavy loads on canals.

1. Igniting substanceB2formal

   A material used to start or kindle a fire, such as kindling or a fire starter.

   引火物

   • They used dry leaves as a lighter to start the campfire.
   • The survival kit included a piece of flint for a lighter.
   • He gathered small twigs to serve as a lighter for the logs.

   同义词firelighterigniterkindlingtinder

2. Fire-starting deviceA2formal

   A portable device, typically filled with fuel, used to produce a flame for igniting cigarettes, stoves, or fires.

   打火机

   • She flicked her lighter to light the candle.
   • He always carries a lighter in his pocket.
   • The campers used a butane lighter to start the grill.

   同义词cigarette lighterigniterpocket lighter

3. Flat-bottomed boatB2formalbritishtechnical

   A type of barge with a flat bottom, used for transporting heavy goods on canals or inland waterways.

   驳船

   • The canal was crowded with lighters carrying coal.
   • The crew unloaded the cargo from the lighter onto the dock.
   • A lighter is commonly used to move goods between ships and shore.

   同义词bargeflatboatscow