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beacon

UK //ˈbiːkən//US //ˈbiːkən//

词源

源自中古英语 'becon',来自古英语 'bēacn',意为‘标志’或‘信号’,与古高地德语 'bouhhan' 相关。

noun

❶ 灯塔或信号灯,用于指引船只或飞机,通常位于高处或危险区域附近。

“The lighthouse serves as a beacon for ships navigating the rocky coast.”

(这座灯塔为在岩石海岸航行的船只提供指引。)

“Aircraft rely on radio beacons to find their way in bad weather.”

(飞机在恶劣天气中依靠无线电信号灯导航。)

❶ 象征或标志,比喻为指引或希望的象征。

“Her kindness was a beacon of hope in the community.”

(她的善良是社区中的希望之光。)

“The school became a beacon of learning in the rural area.”

(这所学校成为农村地区的学习灯塔。)

同义词:signal, guide, landmark, symbol, light

verb

❶ 发出信号或指引,通常通过光或无线电信号。

“The ship beaconed its position to the rescue team.”

(船只向救援队发出信号,标明其位置。)

“The aircraft beaconed a distress signal when it lost power.”

(飞机失去动力时发出了求救信号。)

同义词:signal, transmit, emit, guide

常见短语

beacon of hope — 希望的象征,指在困难时期提供指引或安慰的人或事物。

“The doctor's efforts were a beacon of hope for the patients.”

(医生的努力成为病人们的希望之光。)

radio beacon — 无线电信号塔,用于导航或定位,尤其在航空和航海领域。

“The pilot followed the radio beacon to land safely.”

(飞行员跟随无线电信号塔安全着陆。)