beacon

UK
/ˈbiː.kən/
US
/ˈbi.kən/

Übersetzungen

beaconsubstantiv
beacons
Pl.
UK
/ˈbiː.kən/
US
/ˈbi.kən/
маяк (в переносном смысле)
She was a beacon of hope for the community.
Она была маяком надежды для сообщества.
The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters.
Маяк служил маяком для кораблей, плывущих по опасным водам.
сигнальный огонь
The hikers lit a beacon to signal for help.
Туристы зажгли сигнальный огонь, чтобы подать сигнал о помощи.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
световой сигнал
beaconverb
beaconed
Präteritum
beaconed
Partizip Perfekt
beaconing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈbiː.kən/
US
/ˈbiː.kən/
The lighthouse beacons to guide the ships safely to shore.
Маяк сигналит, чтобы безопасно направить корабли к берегу.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
испускать сигналы
beaconadjektiv
UK
/ˈbiː.kən/
US
/ˈbiː.kən/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something that functions as or resembles a beacon (e.g., “beacon light”).

Definitionen

beaconsubstantiv
A light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide at sea, on an airfield, etc.
The lighthouse acted as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters.
A radio transmitter emitting signals to guide aircraft.
The pilot relied on the beacon to safely land the plane in foggy conditions.
A person or thing that warns, guides, or offers support.
She was a beacon of hope for the community during difficult times.
A fire or flame set on a hill or tower and used historically as a signal.
Bonfire beacons were lit across the ridges to warn of the approaching army.
beaconverb
To act as a guiding or warning signal, especially by emitting light.
A lone lantern beaconed across the bay, helping the fishermen find the harbor entrance.
To signal, guide, or summon by means of a beacon or similar light.
The rescue team beaconed the helicopter to the landing zone with flares.
beaconadjektiv
Serving to signal, guide, or warn like a beacon; used before a noun.
The airport installed new beacon lights along the runway.