enlightening
/ɪnˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /in-ˈlīt-niŋ -ˈlī-tᵊn-iŋ, en-/ (ame, mw)
enlightening — 形容詞
- enlighteningpositive
- more enlighteningcomparative
- most enlighteningsuperlative
1. giving you a clearer or deeper understanding of a subject by providing informati
具啟發性
讓人獲得新理解，對事物有更深刻認識
giving you a clearer or deeper understanding of a subject by providing information or insight you did not have before
Fatima found the documentary about ancient trade routes deeply enlightening.
Fatima 覺得那部關於古代貿易路線的紀錄片極具啟發性。
collocation: deeply enlightening
Kwame called the soil science workshop the most enlightening class of his degree.
Kwame 認為土壤科學工作坊是他大學期間最具啟發性的一堂課。
The museum guide's explanation of the painting was short but truly enlightening.
博物館導覽員對那幅畫的解說雖然簡短，卻極具啟發性。
Ingrid found it enlightening to hear how the two historical accounts differed.
Ingrid 覺得聆聽兩種歷史敘述如何不同，讓她深受啟發。
Reading Wen's research paper on sleep patterns was an enlightening experience for the whole team.
閱讀 Wen 那篇關於睡眠模式的研究論文，對整個團隊來說是一次具啟發性的經驗。
- illuminating
very similar in meaning, but 'illuminating' can also describe physical light; when used figuratively it highlights the clarity of new understanding
- instructive
focuses more on teaching a practical lesson or skill rather than providing deeper insight
- revealing
emphasises uncovering something that was previously hidden or secret, rather than general understanding
- confusing
causing a lack of clarity rather than understanding
- misleading
giving a wrong impression rather than true insight
文法句型
find + something + enlightening
it is enlightening to + verb
用法筆記
Often used to describe talks, books, experiences, or conversations that change how you think about a topic.