alight
/əˈlaɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈlaɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈlīt/ (ame, mw)
alight — 形容詞
- alightpositive
- more alightcomparative
- most alightsuperlative
1. on fire and giving off flames, heat, or smoke
著火的
正在燃燒、冒出火焰的狀態
on fire and giving off flames, heat, or smoke
The dry leaves caught a spark and were soon alight.
乾燥的落葉沾到火星，很快就著火了。
collocation: catch alight — begin burning
Fatima threw another log onto the already alight campfire.
Fatima 又丟了一根木頭到已經燒著的營火上。
Within minutes, the entire roof of the shed was alight.
不到幾分鐘，棚屋的整個屋頂都著火了。
Kenji stamped on the alight piece of paper before it spread.
Kenji 用力踩住那張著火的紙片，不讓火勢蔓延。
The candle tipped over and left the tablecloth alight.
蠟燭倒了，把桌布給點著了。
- extinguished
formally put out
- out
everyday opposite of on fire
用法筆記
Often used with 'set' or 'catch': set alight, catch alight. Describes the state of burning, not the action of starting a fire.
常見錯誤
2. shining with strong light, whether from lamps or candles indoors or from the sun
燈火通明
因燈光或自然光而明亮燦爛
shining with strong light, whether from lamps or candles indoors or from the sun, moon, or fire outdoors
The temple courtyard was alight with hundreds of paper lanterns.
寺廟的庭院被數百盞紙燈籠照得燈火通明。
pattern: alight with + [light source]
Amara gasped when she saw the ballroom alight for the party.
Amara 看到宴會廳為了派對而燈火通明，不禁驚嘆。
Every window in the high-rise was alight as evening fell.
夜幕降臨時，高樓的每扇窗戶都亮著燈。
Hassan noticed the distant village was still alight despite the late hour.
Hassan 注意到遠處的村莊儘管夜深了，依然燈火通明。
The mountain peaks were alight with the first rays of dawn.
山峰被黎明的第一道曙光照亮。
The evening sky stood alight with streaks of red and gold.
傍晚的天空被紅色與金色的霞光映亮。
The garden was alight with the silver shine of a full moon.
花園被滿月的銀色光芒照亮。
- illuminated
more formal; often used for architectural or ceremonial lighting
- lit up
the everyday equivalent; works in all registers
- glowing
suggests a softer, warmer light
用法筆記
Often followed by 'with' plus the light source (candles, lanterns, the moon, dawn). Covers both indoor spaces lit by artificial light and outdoor scenes lit by natural light. The distinction between general brightness and brightness from a named source is one of emphasis, not a separate meaning.
3. showing strong happiness, excitement, or eager interest — used of a person's fac
容光煥發
臉上或眼中流露出喜悅或興奮
showing strong happiness, excitement, or eager interest — used of a person's face or eyes
Soren's face was alight with joy when he opened the gift.
Soren 拆開禮物時，臉上洋溢著喜悅的光彩。
pattern: face alight with + [emotion]
The children's eyes were alight as the magician pulled out a dove.
魔術師變出一隻鴿子時，孩子們的眼睛閃閃發亮。
Linh returned from the interview, her whole expression alight with hope.
Linh 面試回來，滿臉洋溢著希望的光采。
Grandmother's face grew alight every time she spoke about her travels.
祖母每次談起她的旅行，臉上便容光煥發。
Yara listened to the proposal, her eyes alight with curiosity.
Yara 聽著提案，眼中閃爍著好奇的光芒。
- dull
lacking any brightness or liveliness
用法筆記
Almost always describes a person's face or eyes. Common collocation: alight with joy, excitement, pleasure, or curiosity. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes emotional brightness, not physical light.
常見錯誤
alight — 動詞
- alightpresent simple I / you / we / they
- alights3rd person singular
- alighting-ing form
- alightedpast simple
- alitpast participle
1. to step off a bus, train, or other form of transport after it has come to a stop
下車
從公車、火車等交通工具下來
to step off a bus, train, or other form of transport after it has come to a stop
Kwame alighted from the crowded bus and stretched his tired legs.
Kwame 從擁擠的公車上下來，伸展了一下痠痛的雙腿。
pattern: alight from + [vehicle]
The passengers alighted one by one as the train pulled into the station.
火車進站後，乘客們一個接一個地下車。
intransitive: no direct object
Irene alighted from the taxi and paid the driver through the window.
Irene 從計程車上下來，透過車窗付了車資。
Several tourists alighted at the wrong stop and looked around in confusion.
幾位遊客在錯誤的站點下車，困惑地四處張望。
The old man waited for the bus to fully stop before he alighted.
老先生等公車完全停穩後才下車。
文法句型
alight from + vehicle
用法筆記
Formal; in everyday speech, use 'get off' instead. Always intransitive — you cannot 'alight a bus'; you must 'alight from a bus'. The subject is always a person or group of people.
常見錯誤
2. to fly down through the air and come to rest lightly on a branch, ledge, or othe
飛落
從空中飛下並輕巧地停在物體上
to fly down through the air and come to rest lightly on a branch, ledge, or other surface
A bright blue butterfly alighted on the edge of the gardener's cup.
一隻鮮藍色的蝴蝶飛落在園丁的杯子邊緣。
pattern: alight on + [surface]
The sparrow alighted on the fence post and began to sing.
麻雀飛落在籬笆柱上，開始唱起歌來。
A dragonfly alighted on a reed near the edge of the pond.
一隻蜻蜓飛落在池塘邊的一根蘆葦上。
The crow alighted on the highest branch of the old oak tree.
烏鴉飛落在老橡樹最高的枝頭上。
A ladybug alighted on the child's outstretched hand and stayed there.
一隻瓢蟲飛落在孩子伸出的手掌上，停了下來。
文法句型
alight on/upon + surface
用法筆記
Followed by 'on' or the more literary 'upon'. The subject is almost always a bird, insect, or other small flying creature. Not used for large animals or aircraft.