lightly

adv.

1. 轻柔地；轻微地；轻轻地
   gently; with very little force or effort
   1. He kissed her lightly on the cheek.
      他轻轻吻了一下她的脸颊。
2. 少许；不多
   to a small degree; not much
   1. It began to snow lightly.
      开始下小雪了。
   2. She tended to sleep lightly nowadays (= it was easy to disturb her) .
      她如今睡觉容易惊醒。
   3. I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food) .
      我尽量饮食清淡。
3. 漫不经心地；满不在乎地
   in a way that sounds as though you are not particularly worried or interested
   1. ‘I'll be all right,’ he said lightly.
      “我会好的。”他满不在乎地说道。
4. 不慎重地；草率地；轻率地
   without being seriously considered
   1. This is not a problem we should take lightly .
      这个问题我们可不能掉以轻心。

BRIGHTNESS OR ILLUMINATION 光亮；照明

The form lit is the usual past tense and past participle, but the form lighted is also used. 过去式和过去分词形式通常用lit，但亦使用lighted。


1. N-UNCOUNT 光；光线；光亮
   Light is the brightness that lets you see things. Light comes from sources such as the sun, moon, lamps, and fire.
   1. Cracks of light filtered through the shutters...
      斑驳的光线透过百叶窗照射进来。
   2. Light and water in embassy buildings were cut off...
      大使馆内的水电都被切断了。
   3. It was difficult to see in the dim light.
      光线很昏暗，看不太清楚。
   4. ...ultraviolet light.
      紫外线
2. N-COUNT 发光体；光源；（电）灯
   A light is something such as an electric lamp which produces light.
   1. The janitor comes round to turn the lights out...
      看门人巡视一圈，把灯熄灭。
   2. You get into the music, the lights and the people around you.
      你融入到音乐、灯光以及身边的人群中。
   3. ...street lights.
      街灯
3. N-PLURAL 交通信号灯；红绿灯
   You can use lights to refer to a set of traffic lights.
   1. ...the heavy city traffic with its endless delays at lights and crossings.
      在交通灯和十字路口前长久等待的拥堵的城市车流
4. VERB 照亮；照耀
   If a place or object is lit by something, it has light shining on it.
   1. It was dark and a giant moon lit the road so brightly you could see the landscape clearly...
      天黑了，一轮巨大的月亮把道路照得通明，周围的景物可以看得一清二楚。
   2. The room was lit by only the one light...
      房间里仅靠这一盏灯照明。
   3. The low sun lit the fortress walls with yellow light.
      低悬的太阳将黄灿灿的阳光泻在堡垒的墙壁上。
   4. ...the little lighted space at the bottom of the stairwell.
      楼梯井底部的一小块有灯照着的地方
5. ADJ-GRADED （清晨或黄昏）天色亮的
   If it is light, the sun is providing light at the beginning or end of the day.
   1. It was still light when we arrived at Lalong Creek...
      我们到达拉隆溪时天还没黑。
   2. He would often rise as soon as it was light and go into the garden.
      他经常天一亮就起床去花园。
   3. ...light summer evenings.
      天色明亮的夏日黄昏
6. ADJ-GRADED （自然）光线充足的
   If a room or building is light, it has a lot of natural light in it, for example because it has large windows.
   1. It is a light room with tall windows...
      这间房有高大的窗子，光线充足。
   2. Her house is light and airy, crisp and clean.
      她的房子光线充足，空气流通，清新整洁。
7. V-ERG 点燃；点着
   If you light something such as a cigarette or fire, or if it lights, it starts burning.
   1. Stephen hunched down to light a cigarette...
      斯蒂芬弓着身子点燃一支烟。
   2. If the charcoal does fail to light, use a special liquid spray and light it with a long taper.
      要是木炭确实着不了的话，使用一种特殊的液体喷剂，再用长木片将其点燃。
   3. ...a lighted candle.
      点着了的蜡烛
8. N-SING （火柴、打火机等）点火物
   If someone asks you for a light, they want a match or cigarette lighter so they can start smoking.
   1. Have you got a light anybody?
      你们谁有火吗？
9. N-COUNT 角度；（事物呈现的）状态
   If something is presented in a particular light, it is presented so that you think about it in a particular way or so that it appears to be of a particular nature.
   1. He has worked hard in recent months to portray New York in a better light.
      最近几个月里他努力从更积极的角度来描绘纽约。
10. N-SING 影响
    You can refer to the type of influence that something has on situations, people, or things as the light of that situation, person, or thing.
    1. ...the harsh light of reality.
       现实严酷的一面
11. N-PLURAL 眼光；（个人的）观点，标准
    You say that something is done or is acceptable according to someone's lights when you mean that it is done or is acceptable according to their own ideas and standards.
    1. They can get on with running the school system according to their own lights and in their own interests.
       他们可以继续按照自己的想法，依据自己的利益来管理学校系统。
12. N-SING 眼神；目光
    If there is a light in someone's eyes, there is an expression in their eyes that shows you the mood they are in or what they are thinking about.
    1. I remembered the curious expectant light in his eyes.
       我记得他眼里那好奇而期待的目光。
13. See also: lighter lighting bright lights night light pilot light red light
14. PHRASE 显露；揭露；为人所知
    If something comes to light or is brought to light, it becomes obvious or is made known to a lot of people.
    1. Nothing about this sum has come to light...
       关于这笔钱人们一无所知。
    2. The truth is unlikely to be brought to light by the promised enquiry.
       承诺要进行的调查不太可能揭露真相。
15. PHRASE 开始明白
    If light dawns on you, you begin to understand something after a period of not being able to understand it.
    1. At last the light dawned. He was going to marry Phylis!
       终于明白过来了——他要和菲莉丝结婚了！
16. PHRASE 黎明；破晓
    First light is the time in the early morning when light first appears and before the sun rises.
    1. Three hours before first light Fuentes gave orders for the evacuation of the camp.
       黎明前3个小时富恩特斯下达了撤离营地的命令。
17. PHRASE 准许；许可
    If someone in authority gives you a green light, they give you permission to do something.
    1. The food industry was given a green light to extend the use of these chemicals...
       食品业获准继续使用这些化学品。
    2. Other countries are eagerly awaiting an American green light to lift the sanctions altogether.
       其他国家正在急切等待美国同意完全撤销制裁。
18. PREP-PHRASE 鉴于；由于；根据
    If something is possible in the light of particular information, it is only possible because you have this information.
    1. In the light of this information it is now possible to identify a number of key issues.
       根据这一信息，现在有可能弄清楚几个关键问题了。
19. PHRASE 很快入睡；立即失去知觉
    If someone goes out like a light, they fall asleep or become unconscious very quickly or immediately.
    1. 'Why didn't somebody come and tell me?' — 'Because you were out like a light.'
       “为什么没有人来告诉我？”——“因为你一下就睡过去了。”
20. PHRASE 重见天日
    If you say that an object sees the light of day or sees the light, you mean that it is taken out of the place where it is stored.
    1. Museum basements are stacked full of objects which never see the light of day.
       博物馆的地下室里堆满了永远不会重见天日的物件。
21. PHRASE 问世；为公众所知
    If something sees the light of day at a particular time, it comes into existence or is made known to the public at that time.
    1. This extraordinary document first saw the light of day in 1966.
       这份非同寻常的文件第一次公开是在1966年。
22. PHRASE 明白过来；领悟
    If someone sees the light, they finally realize something or change their attitude or way of behaving to a better one.
    1. I saw the light and ditched him.
       我终于醒悟，甩掉了他。
23. PHRASE 点燃；点着
    If you set light to something, you make it start burning.
    1. They had poured fuel through the door of the flat and had then set light to it.
       他们隔着公寓门往里边倒汽油，然后点着了火。

in AM, use 美国英语用 set fire to


24. PHRASE 使（某事）显得非常清楚；使人了解（某事）
    To shed light on ,throw light on, or cast light on something means to make it easier to understand, because more information is known about it.
    1. A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question.
       新的方法提供了一个答案，并且可能让人们对一个更大的问题有进一步的了解。
25. PHRASE 隧道尽头的曙光；黑暗尽头的希望
    When you talk about the light at the end of the tunnel, you are referring to the end of the difficult or unpleasant situation that you are in at the moment.
    1. All I can do is tell her to hold on, that there's light at the end of the tunnel.
       我只能告诉她要坚持，让她知道总会柳暗花明的。
26. all sweetness and light → see: sweetness

NOT GREAT IN WEIGHT, AMOUNT, OR INTENSITY 重量、数量或强度不大

1. ADJ-GRADED 轻的；不重的
   Something that is light does not weigh very much, or weighs less than you would expect it to.
   1. Modern tennis rackets are now apparently 20 per cent lighter.
      现代的网球拍据说比以前的轻20%。
   2. ...weight training with light weights...
      轻量负重训练
   3. Try to wear light, loose clothes.
      尽量穿轻便宽松的衣服。
2. ADJ-GRADED 少量的；程度轻的；强度低的
   Something that is light is not very great in amount, degree, or intensity.
   1. It's a Sunday like any other with the usual light traffic in the city...
      这是一个星期天，像任何一个星期天一样，城里的车辆不多。
   2. Trading was very light ahead of yesterday's auction.
      昨天拍卖之前的成交量很小。
   3. ...a light breeze.
      微风
3. ADJ （设备、机器等）轻型的，轻便的
   Light equipment and machines are small and easily moved, especially because they are not heavy.
   1. ...a convoy of light armoured vehicles...
      轻型装甲车队
   2. They used light machine guns and AK forty-sevens.
      他们使用了轻机枪和AK—47步枪。
4. ADJ-GRADED （土壤）松软的，轻质的
   Soil that is light is easy to dig, because it has a loose texture and is not sticky or solid.
   1. Less chemical gets into the subsoil which is particularly important with the light, tropical soils.
      进入底土的化学物质会减少，这对土质松软的热带土壤而言尤为重要。
5. ADJ-GRADED （颜色）淡的，浅的
   Something that is light is very pale in colour.
   1. The walls are light in colour and covered in paper...
      墙的颜色素淡，贴了墙纸。
   2. He is light haired with gray eyes.
      他浅色头发，灰色眼睛。
   3. Light is also a combining form.
      （亦可用于构词）
   4. We know he has a light green van.
      我们知道他有一辆淡绿色小货车。
   5. ...a light blue box.
      淡蓝色盒子
6. ADJ-GRADED （睡眠）不深的；（人）容易惊醒的
   A light sleep is one that is easily disturbed and in which you are often aware of the things around you. If you are a light sleeper, you are easily woken when you are asleep.
   1. She had drifted into a light sleep...
      她迷迷糊糊地进入了浅睡。
   2. She was usually a light sleeper.
      她通常很容易惊醒。
7. ADJ-GRADED （声音、嗓音等）轻柔的
   A light sound, for example someone's voice, is pleasantly quiet.
   1. The voice was sweet and light.
      那嗓音甜美轻柔。
8. ADJ-GRADED （餐食）少量的，易消化的
   A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest.
   1. ...a light, healthy lunch.
      量少而健康的午餐
   2. ...wine and cheese or other light refreshment.
      酒和奶酪或其他小食品
9. ADJ-GRADED （食物）清淡的，易消化的
   Food that is light has a delicate flavour and is easy to digest.
   1. Berti's clear tomato soup is deliciously light...
      伯蒂做的西红柿清汤清淡可口。
   2. Bake salmon in foil or poach in a light stock for 8-10 minutes.
      用箔纸包烤或用清汤蒸煮三文鱼8至10分钟。
   3. ...light table wines.
      低度佐餐酒
10. ADJ-GRADED 不费力的；轻松的
    Light work does not involve much physical effort.
    1. He was on the training field for some light work yesterday.
       昨天他在训练场进行了一些强度较小的训练。
11. ADJ-GRADED （行为后果、处罚等）轻微的，不严重的
    If you describe the result of an action or a punishment as light, you mean that it is less serious or severe than you expected.
    1. She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence when her father visited her at the jail.
       父亲来探监时，她承认对自己受到的从轻判决感到诧异。
12. ADJ-GRADED 轻捷的；轻盈的；用力小的
    Movements and actions that are light are graceful or gentle and are done with very little force or effort.
    1. Use a light touch when applying cream or make-up...
       涂抹乳霜或化妆品时动作要轻。
    2. There was a light knock at the door.
       有人在轻轻地敲门。
13. See also: lighter

UNIMPORTANT OR NOT SERIOUS 不重要；不严肃

1. ADJ-GRADED （书、音乐、电影等）消遣性的，娱乐性的，轻松的
   If you describe things such as books, music, and films as light, you mean that they entertain you without making you think very deeply.
   1. He doesn't like me reading light novels.
      他不喜欢我看些消遣小说。
   2. ...light classical music.
      轻古典音乐
   3. ...a light entertainment programme.
      轻松的娱乐节目
2. ADJ-GRADED （说话方式）随意的，不严肃的
   If you say something in a light way, you sound as if you think that something is not important or serious.
   1. Talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship...
      用友好随意的方式跟他谈谈这一关系吧。
   2. Let's finish on a lighter note.
      最后，我们谈一个比较轻松的话题吧。
3. ADJ-GRADED （通常用于否定句）轻微的，不重要的
   If you say that something is not a light matter, you mean that it should be treated or considered as being important and serious.
   1. It can be no light matter for the Home Office that so many young prisoners should have wanted to kill or injure themselves.
      竟然有那么多的年轻囚犯试图自杀或自残，内政部决不可等闲视之。
4. PHRASE 轻视；对…不在乎；视…为微不足道
   If you make light of something, you treat it as though it is not serious or important, when in fact it is.
   1. Roberts attempted to make light of his discomfort.
      罗伯茨试图轻描淡写自己的不适。
5. See also: lighter

1. Despite his bulk he moved lightly on his feet.
   尽管他身形庞大，移动起来还是很灵巧。
2. She kissed him lightly on both cheeks.
   她轻轻地吻了他的双颊。
3. He would dive under one obstacle, round another, and lightly step over a third.
   他会从一个障碍的下面冲过去，绕过另一个，再轻轻地跨过第三个。
4. Lightly dust the fish with flour
   在鱼上撒上少许面粉。
5. Break the eggs into a shallow bowl and beat them lightly.
   把鸡蛋打到一个浅碗中，轻轻搅打。
6. If they take this game lightly they could end up with egg on their faces.
   如果他们对这场比赛掉以轻心，结果很可能会出丑。
7. Lightly flour a rolling pin
   在擀面杖上撒上薄薄的一层面粉。
8. Lightly knead the mixture on a floured surface.
   在撒上面粉的台面上轻揉该混合物。
9. 'Stop it,' he said, and nudged the boy lightly with his knee.
   “别这么干了，”他用膝盖轻轻碰了碰那个男孩说道。
10. He leaned down and kissed her lightly on the mouth
    他俯下身去，在她嘴唇上轻轻一吻。
11. Rake the soil, press the seed into it, then cover it lightly
    将土耙松，把种子种在土里，然后轻轻地盖上土。
12. Lightly score the surface of the steaks with a knife.
    在牛排表面轻轻打花刀。
13. Most plants prefer to be lightly shaded from direct, hot sunlight
    大多数植物都要尽量避免强光直射。
14. Line the base of the dish with greaseproof paper and lightly grease the sides.
    在餐盘底部垫一层防油纸，再在里侧涂少许的油。
15. He took a handkerchief from his pocket and lightly wiped his mouth
    他从口袋里掏出手帕，轻轻擦了擦嘴。
16. The Hurricane Center warns people not to take the threat of tropical storms lightly
    飓风中心警告人们，不要对热带风暴的危险掉以轻心。
17. Toast the bread lightly on both sides.
    稍稍烘烤面包两面。
18. She leaned lightly against his shoulder.
    她轻轻地倚靠在他肩上。
19. What he said should not be taken lightly.; What he has said carries a lot of weight.
    他这话说得很有分量。
20. She sleeps lightly.; She is easily roused from sleep.
    她睡觉很惊醒。
21. What the teacher said should not be taken lightly.
    教师的话很有斤两。
22. You treat the matter too lightly.
    你太看轻这件事了。
23. Such an illegal act should not be treated lightly.
    这样的违法行为不可等闲视之。
24. The branches of the drooping willows were swaying lightly.
    垂柳轻飘飘地摆动。
25. The feather floated lightly in the air.
    羽毛轻盈地飘在空中。
26. This time we let him off lightly.
    这次便宜了他。
27. Catch in the waistline very lightly so that it doesn't show.
    稍稍缝上几针把腰围收一收，这样就看不出来了。
28. He scraped his right foot lightly on the floor.
    他右脚轻轻地在地上磨蹭着。
29. The rain fell lightly, when the wind suddenly picked up.
    雨疏风骤。

adv.

get off/be let off lightly

• 只受轻罚；获从轻发落
  to be punished or treated in a way that is less severe than you deserve or may have expected

adv

1. with indifference or without dejection
   1. he took it lightly

2. indulging with temperance
   1. we eat lightly in the morning

3. to a slight degree
   1. her speech is only lightly accented

4. with little weight or force
   1. she kissed him lightly on the forehead

   Synonym:    softlygently

5. with few burdens
   1. experienced travellers travel light

   Synonym:    light

6. in a small quantity or extent
   1. spread the margarine thinly over the meat
   2. apply paint lightly

   Synonym:    thinly

7. without good reason
   1. one cannot say such things lightly