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illuminate

英 [ɪ'l(j)uːmɪneɪt] 美[ɪ'lumɪnet]
  • vt. 阐明,说明;照亮;使灿烂;用灯装饰
  • vi. 照亮

英英释意


1. make lighter or brighter;
"This lamp lightens the room a bit"
2. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear;
"Could you clarify these remarks?"
"Clear up the question of who is at fault"
3. add embellishments and paintings to (medieval manuscripts)