enlighten

[英] [inˈlaitən] [美] [ɛnˈlaɪtn] 生词本

vt.

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  • 英英释义

  • 词典例句

1. VERB 启发;开导;教化 To enlighten someone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something. 
  • A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession...

    一些有献身精神的医生多年来一直努力指导业内同仁。

  • If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me.

    如果你知道她出什么问题了,请告诉我。

enlightening
  • ...an enlightening talk on the work done at the animal park...

    介绍动物园工作情况的启发性讲话

  • It can be an enormously enlightening and exciting experience.

    它会是一次非常有启发性、令人兴奋的经历。

Verb

1. make understand;

  • "Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"

2. give spiritual insight to; in religion

3. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear;

  • "Could you clarify these remarks?"
  • "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
1. Can you enlighten her on this subject?
对这个问题你能启发启发她吗?

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2. Nobody seemed to be anxious to enlighten me about the events that led up to the dispute.
没有人急于使我明白导致这场争执的事件。

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. Please favour [enlighten] me with your instructions.; Be so kind as to give me a reply, please.
请不吝赐教。

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. Would you enlighten me on your plans for the future?
请给我解释一下你将来的计划好吗?

来自《简明英汉词典》