ray

• 名词，指细窄的光线、热辐射或其他形式的辐射束；也指从中心点向外延伸的线或部分。

A noun referring to a narrow beam of light, heat, or other form of radiation, or a line or part extending from a central point.

1. Beam of lightA2formal

   A narrow line of light or other radiation.

   光线

   • A ray of sunlight streamed through the window.
   • The lighthouse emitted a powerful ray of light.
   • X-rays are used to see inside the human body.

   同义词beamflashgleamglintshaftstreakstream

2. B1formal

   A small amount of something positive, such as hope or comfort.

   一线

   • There was a ray of hope in the rescue mission.
   • Her kind words offered a ray of comfort.
   • Even in the darkest times, there is a ray of light.

   同义词flickergleamglimmerspark

3. Marine animalB1formal

   A type of flat-bodied fish related to sharks, with a long tail and wing-like fins.

   鳐鱼

   • A manta ray glided gracefully through the water.
   • Stingrays are often found buried in the sand.
   • The aquarium has a large tank for rays and other fish.

   同义词devil raymantaskatestingray

• 动词，指以射线或光束的形式发出或放射光、辐射或类似的东西。

A verb meaning to emit or send out light, radiation, or something similar in rays or beams.

1. Emit light or radiationB2formal

   To send out light, heat, or other forms of energy in rays.

   照射

   • The sun rays down upon the earth.
   • The lighthouse rays across the dark sea.
   • Heat rays from the fire warmed the room.

   同义词beamemanateemitirradiateradiateshine

2. Spread outwardC1formal

   To extend or spread out from a central point like rays.

   呈放射状散开

   • The streets ray out from the central square.
   • Lines of light rayed from the center of the explosion.
   • The roots of the tree ray in all directions.

   同义词divergeemanatefan outradiatespread