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lighting
UK
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
lightings
pl
Translations
The lighting in the room was too dim for reading.
Освещение в комнате было слишком тусклым для чтения.
The lighting in the theater created a dramatic effect.
Свет в театре создавал драматический эффект.
The lighting of the display case highlighted the jewelry.
Подсветка витрины подчеркивала украшения.
Additional translations
Definitions
The lighting in the restaurant created a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
The stage lighting was set up to highlight the performers during the concert.
Lighting the candles took only a few moments.
UK
/ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to illumination or lighting equipment.
Definitions
They hired a lighting specialist to redesign the office.
Used before nouns to describe something that emits or produces light.
Definitions
The lighting torch guided them through the cave.
Definitions
The room was filled with bright light from the large windows.
He turned on the light to read his book.
There was a mischievous light in her eyes as she told the story.
We waited at the red light before crossing the street.
She is considered a guiding light in the world of science.
Definitions
The light suitcase was easy to carry up the stairs.
She wore a light perfume that was pleasant and not overpowering.
He chose a light blue shirt for the interview.
The conversation was light and filled with laughter.
For lunch, she preferred a light salad instead of a heavy meal.
At midsummer it stays light outside until almost midnight.
lighting
Gerund
lit
Past Simple
lit
Past Participle
lighting
Gerund
UK
/laɪt/
US
/laɪt/
(past & pp: lit, lit / lighted, lighted – interchangeable; "lighted" often used as adj before a noun)
Translations
She used a match to light the candle.
Она использовала спичку, чтобы зажечь свечу.
The dry leaves can easily light if exposed to a spark.
Сухие листья могут легко воспламениться, если подвергнутся искре.
The streetlights light the road at night.
Фонари освещают дорогу ночью.
The digital display will light up automatically when you touch it.
Цифровой дисплей загорится автоматически, когда вы к нему прикоснётесь.
Dry pine needles will light instantly from a single spark.
Сухая сосновая хвоя мгновенно загорится от одной искры.
A rare butterfly chose to light upon the blooming rose.
Редкая бабочка решила опуститься на распустившуюся розу.
Additional translations
Definitions
She used a match to light the candle.
The street lamps light the road at night.
The room will light up when you turn on the switch.
Thin synthetic fabrics can light very quickly if they get too close to a gas stove.
The bird lighted on the branch.
Definitions
They prefer to travel light whenever they go on business trips.