light

UK
/laɪt/
US
/laɪt/

Traduzioni

lightnoun
lights
pl
UK
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US
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The light in the room was very dim.
Свет в комнате был очень тусклым.
I need to replace the light in the living room.
Мне нужно заменить лампу в гостиной.
огонь(в глазах)
I noticed a sudden light of recognition in his eyes.
Я заметил внезапный огонек узнавания в его глазах.
сигнал светофора
The taxi driver slammed on the brakes as the light turned yellow.
Водитель такси ударил по тормозам, когда загорелся желтый сигнал светофора.
светило(науки/искусства)
The legendary professor was a leading light in modern architecture.
Легендарный профессор был настоящим светилом в современной архитектуре.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
блеск(в глазах)
lightadjective
lighter
Comp.
lightest
Super.
UK
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US
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легкий(вес)
He prefers a light meal for lunch.
Он предпочитает легкий обед.
легкий(запах, ветер)
The morning air brought a light scent of blooming jasmine into the house
Утренний воздух принес в дом легкий аромат цветущего жасмина.
She painted her room in a light color to make it feel more spacious.
Она покрасила свою комнату в светлый цвет, чтобы она казалась более просторной.
легкий(разговор, характер)
They spent the evening in light banter, avoiding any stressful topics.
Они провели вечер за легкой беседой, избегая любых стрессовых тем.
легкий(еда)
He prefers a light meal for lunch.
Он предпочитает легкий обед.
светлый(освещённый)
The photographer preferred working in a light studio with big windows.
Фотограф предпочитал работать в светлой студии с большими окнами.
lightverb
lit
Past Simple
lit
Past Participle
lighting
Gerund
UK
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US
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(past & pp: lit, lit / lighted, lighted – interchangeable; "lighted" often used as adj before a noun)
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.
загораться(перен., наполняться светом, light up)
The digital display will light up automatically when you touch it.
Цифровой дисплей загорится автоматически, когда вы к нему прикоснётесь.
загораться(букв., о материалах)
Dry pine needles will light instantly from a single spark.
Сухая сосновая хвоя мгновенно загорится от одной искры.
опускаться(книжн., обычно с предлогом on/upon)
A rare butterfly chose to light upon the blooming rose.
Редкая бабочка решила опуститься на распустившуюся розу.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
зажигаться(перен., наполняться светом, light up)
приземляться(книжн., обычно с предлогом on/upon)
lightadverb
UK
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US
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Since we only had a two-day weekend trip, we decided to travel light and take just backpacks.
Поскольку у нас была всего лишь двухдневная поездка на выходные, мы решили путешествовать налегке и взять только рюкзаки.

Definizioni

lightnoun
The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
The room was filled with bright light from the large windows.
A source of illumination, especially an electric lamp.
He turned on the light to read his book.
An expression in someone's eyes indicating a particular emotion or mood.
There was a mischievous light in her eyes as she told the story.
A traffic signal controlling the flow of vehicles.
We waited at the red light before crossing the street.
A person who is an outstanding leader or example in a particular field.
She is considered a guiding light in the world of science.
lightadjective
Having little weight; not heavy.
The light suitcase was easy to carry up the stairs.
Not intense or strong; gentle or mild.
She wore a light perfume that was pleasant and not overpowering.
Pale in color or not dark.
He chose a light blue shirt for the interview.
Not serious or solemn; cheerful or carefree.
The conversation was light and filled with laughter.
Easily digestible or not rich in flavor.
For lunch, she preferred a light salad instead of a heavy meal.
Having sufficient illumination; bright, not dark.
At midsummer it stays light outside until almost midnight.
lightverb
To make something start to burn.
She used a match to light the candle.
To illuminate or provide light to a place or object.
The street lamps light the road at night.
To become illuminated or bright.
The room will light up when you turn on the switch.
To catch fire or begin to burn easily.
Thin synthetic fabrics can light very quickly if they get too close to a gas stove.
To settle or land on a surface.
The bird lighted on the branch.
lightadverb
With little weight or baggage; lightly.
They prefer to travel light whenever they go on business trips.