lightness
/ˈlaɪtnəs/ (bre, ipa) · [lˈaɪtnəs] /ˈlaɪtnəs/ (ame, ipa) · [lˈaɪtnəs] /ˈlīt-nəs How to pronounce lightness (audio)/ (ame, mw)
lightness — 名詞
1. a state in which something has little weight, so it can be lifted, carried, or m
輕盈
重量很小，搬動不費力
a state in which something has little weight, so it can be lifted, carried, or moved without much effort
Noor smiled at the lightness of the empty suitcase.
Noor 看到空行李箱的輕盈，笑了出來。
the lightness of + noun for low weight
The chair's lightness let Eve carry it upstairs alone.
這把椅子的輕盈讓 Eve 一個人就能搬上樓。
lightness lets + person + verb
Campers chose the tent for its lightness on long walks.
露營的人因為帳篷輕盈，覺得它適合長途步行時攜帶。
Aoi noticed the lightness of the box once the books were gone.
書都拿走後，Aoi 發現那個箱子變得很輕盈。
- light weight
often used in product talk and direct comparisons
- portability
focuses more on ease of carrying than actual weight
- airiness
often suggests a light feel rather than simple low weight
- heaviness
the quality of feeling hard to lift or carry
文法句型
the lightness of + noun
lightness lets + person + verb
用法筆記
This sense is common with bags, clothes, furniture, and materials. It often appears after the lightness of when a speaker compares how easy something feels to carry.
2. a fine and graceful quality in the way something looks, or a soft touch that avo
輕柔
外觀秀氣或力道柔和
a fine and graceful quality in the way something looks, or a soft touch that avoids strong force
Élise admired the lightness of the silk sleeves on the dress.
Élise 很欣賞那件洋裝上絲質袖子的輕柔感。
the lightness of + clothing detail for delicate appearance
The lightness of Roya's touch kept the baby's skin calm.
Roya 輕柔的碰觸讓寶寶的皮膚保持平靜。
lightness of touch for gentle handling
Guests loved the lightness of the lace curtains by the window.
客人很喜歡窗邊那片蕾絲窗簾的輕柔感。
The chef folded the cream with lightness, not force.
那位主廚拌入鮮奶油時手法很輕柔，不用蠻力。
- delicacy
stresses fineness and careful detail
- gentleness
focuses more on soft force than on appearance
- grace
often describes smooth beauty in movement
文法句型
the lightness of + touch
with lightness
用法筆記
This sense is common in descriptions of appearance, design, or careful physical handling. It often goes with touch, fabric, or details that seem fine rather than heavy or rough.
3. a bright, playful spirit that keeps a person, conversation, or style from feelin
輕鬆
語氣或氣氛愉快不沉重
a bright, playful spirit that keeps a person, conversation, or style from feeling serious or troubled
Christopher's lightness made the long meeting easier to bear.
Christopher 的輕鬆讓那場冗長會議變得比較好撐過。
lightness affects the tone of an event
Even after the delay, Nia spoke with lightness and a smile.
即使誤點了，Nia 說話時仍帶著輕鬆和笑意。
with lightness in speech and manner
The book balances sadness with flashes of lightness.
那本書在悲傷之中仍穿插幾分輕鬆。
At dinner, Ilan's lightness stopped the argument from growing.
晚餐時，Ilan 的輕鬆讓爭論沒有繼續升高。
- cheerfulness
a general happy mood without the contrast with seriousness
- playfulness
emphasizes joking or playful behaviour
- gaiety
more literary and formal than lightness
- seriousness
focuses on a heavy or solemn tone
- gloom
suggests sadness and darkness of mood
文法句型
with lightness
lightness in + noun
用法筆記
This sense often describes tone, style, or atmosphere rather than physical weight. It is useful when someone brings ease or humour into a tense or sad situation.
4. a smooth and lively way of moving that shows speed, control, and grace
靈巧
動作輕快敏捷
a smooth and lively way of moving that shows speed, control, and grace
The cat crossed the wall with surprising lightness.
那隻貓以令人吃驚的靈巧越過了牆面。
with lightness for agile movement
Ravindra danced across the stage with lightness and control.
Ravindra 以靈巧又穩定的步伐舞遍整個舞台。
lightness paired with control in movement
The young deer moved with such lightness that leaves barely shook.
那頭小鹿移動得十分靈巧，連樹葉都幾乎沒晃動。
Hoa climbed the narrow stairs with the lightness of a gymnast.
Hoa 以像體操選手般的靈巧爬上狹窄樓梯。
- agility
focuses on quick and skilful movement
- nimbleness
close in meaning but slightly more direct
- grace
can suggest beauty more than speed
- clumsiness
suggests awkward movement and poor control
文法句型
with lightness
the lightness of + movement
用法筆記
This sense is mostly used in descriptive writing about movement. It often appears with verbs such as move, dance, climb, jump, or cross.
5. the quality of having a pale, soft colour rather than a dark or strong one
淺色
顏色偏淡，不濃不深
the quality of having a pale, soft colour rather than a dark or strong one
The lightness of the paint made the room feel larger.
那層漆的淺色讓房間看起來更大。
lightness of a colour changes a room
Designers liked the lightness of the blue fabric.
設計師喜歡那塊藍布呈現出的淺色感。
the lightness of + fabric colour
The lightness of the sky made the houses stand out.
天空的淺色讓那些房子更加顯眼。
Evelyn chose the wallpaper for its lightness and calm tone.
Evelyn 因為那款壁紙的淺色和沉靜色調而選了它。
文法句型
the lightness of + colour
lightness in + noun
用法筆記
This sense is common in art, fashion, and design. It is often contrasted with darker or richer colours rather than with physical weight.
6. a bright condition in which a place receives plenty of light
明亮
充滿光線而顯得亮
a bright condition in which a place receives plenty of light
The new studio's lightness made the paintings look brighter.
這間新工作室的明亮讓畫作看起來更有光彩。
lightness of a room or space
Sunrise brought lightness back to the kitchen after the storm.
日出在暴風雨後把明亮帶回了廚房。
bring lightness back to + place
Large windows gave the hallway a welcome lightness.
大片窗戶讓走廊多了一種舒服的明亮。
After the curtains were opened, the room gained instant lightness.
窗簾一拉開，房間立刻多了明亮感。
- brightness
the most direct general word for this effect
- illumination
more formal and often used in technical contexts
- daylight
names the source of the light rather than the quality
文法句型
give + place + lightness
bring lightness back to + place
用法筆記
This sense is often used for rooms, studios, and other indoor spaces. It usually refers to the effect of daylight or a large amount of natural light.