lit
/lɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [lˈɪt] /lɪt/ (ame, ipa) · [lˈɪt] /ˈlit/ (ame, mw)
lit — 動詞
- litpresent simple I / you / we / they
- lits3rd person singular
- litting-ing form
- littedpast simple
1. the past form of light, used when someone started a fire or made a place bright
點燃；照亮
動詞 light 的過去式／過去分詞
the past form of light, used when someone started a fire or made a place bright
Theo lit the candles before the guests arrived for dinner.
Theo 在客人到吃晚飯前先點燃了蠟燭。
past tense: light + object to start a flame
By six o'clock, the lanterns lit the narrow path to the beach.
六點時，燈籠把通往海邊的窄路照亮了。
past tense showing something made a place bright
Soraya lit the small stove to warm the kitchen.
Soraya 點燃了小暖爐，讓廚房暖起來。
The phone screen lit his face when the bus entered the tunnel.
公車進入隧道時，手機螢幕照亮了他的臉。
- lighted
an alternative past form; it often sounds slightly more formal or fixed
- illuminated
only fits the sense where something was made bright, not the one about starting a flame
- extinguished
used when a flame or light source was put out
- darkened
fits the meaning where a place stopped being bright
文法句型
light + object
be lit by + source
用法筆記
Often followed by something that can burn, such as a candle, fire, or stove, or by a place or object that becomes bright. In everyday English, lit is the usual past form, while lighted is more formal or more fixed in certain phrases.
常見錯誤
lit — 形容詞
- litpositive
- littercomparative
- littestsuperlative
1. used in very informal speech to say that something feels exciting, impressive, a
超讚
很精彩、很好玩，讓人很興奮
used in very informal speech to say that something feels exciting, impressive, and full of energy
The rooftop concert was lit from the first song to the last.
那場屋頂演唱會從第一首歌到最後一首都超讚。
informal slang after be for strong approval
Mia said the night market looked lit once the dancers arrived.
Mia 說，舞者一到，夜市看起來就超讚。
pattern: look lit about a lively event or place
By midnight, the wedding dance floor was still lit and full of cousins.
到了半夜，婚宴舞池還是很嗨，擠滿了表親。
Theo posted that the new game update was lit after one match.
Theo 發文說，新遊戲更新打一場就覺得超讚。
文法句型
be lit
look lit
用法筆記
Very informal and common in youth slang, especially for music, parties, games, and social media. In neutral or formal English, words such as exciting, great, or lively are usually safer.
常見錯誤
2. not fully sober because someone has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs
醉茫了
喝酒或用藥後不太清醒
not fully sober because someone has been drinking alcohol or taking drugs
Niran sounded lit on the phone and kept missing easy questions.
Niran 在電話裡聽起來醉茫了，連簡單問題都一直答錯。
informal slang for a person who is not sober
The club asked two lit customers to take a taxi home.
夜店請兩位醉茫了的客人搭計程車回家。
By the end of the party, one drummer was too lit to drive.
派對快結束時，有個鼓手已經茫到不能開車了。
Soraya laughed that her cousin was lit after mixing beer and soju.
Soraya 笑說，她表哥啤酒配燒酒喝完後整個醉茫了。
- sober
the opposite state of being clear and not intoxicated
文法句型
be lit
too lit to drive
用法筆記
Usually describes a person after alcohol or drugs, not an event or place. Distinguish from adjective sense 1, where lit praises something as exciting or excellent.
常見錯誤
lit — 名詞
1. the subject or field of literature, when the word is shortened in course names,
文學
課名裡的 literature 簡寫
the subject or field of literature, when the word is shortened in course names, notes, or labels
Ritu wrote "Lit essay due Friday" at the top of her planner.
Ritu 在行事曆最上方寫著「文學報告週五交」。
written abbreviation in a homework note
The timetable lists World Lit in room 204 after lunch.
課表寫著午餐後在 204 教室上 World Lit。
course-title use of Lit in an academic schedule
Antonia switched from chemistry to lit because she loved novels and plays.
Antonia 因為喜歡小說和戲劇，便從化學改修文學。
Emre emailed the teacher to ask whether Lit was still meeting online.
Emre 寄信問老師，文學課是不是還會在線上上課。
- literature
the full standard form used in ordinary speech and formal writing
文法句型
World Lit
modern lit
Lit essay
用法筆記
Mostly written, especially in course titles, notes, department labels, and bookshop sections. In careful speech or formal writing, people usually say literature instead of lit.