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lighter

UK //ˈlaɪtə(r)//US //ˈlaɪtər//

词源

源自中古英语lighten(减轻),最终源于古英语leoht(轻的)。作为名词指打火机时,来自light(点燃)+ -er(工具后缀)。

noun

❶ 打火机,一种小型便携式设备,用于点燃香烟、蜡烛等物品。通常使用气体或液体燃料。

“He flicked the lighter to light his cigarette.”

(他啪地一声打开打火机点燃香烟。)

“I always keep a lighter in my pocket for emergencies.”

(我口袋里总放着一个打火机以备不时之需。)

❶ 驳船,一种用于在港口或河流中运输货物的平底船。通常用于将货物从大船转运到岸边。

“The cargo was transferred from the ship to the lighter.”

(货物从大船转运到了驳船上。)

“Lighter services are essential for port operations.”

(驳船服务对港口运营至关重要。)

同义词:igniter, flame, barge, flatboat

adjective

❶ 更轻的,light的比较级形式,表示重量或程度比另一个物体或状态更轻。

“This suitcase is lighter than the other one.”

(这个行李箱比另一个轻。)

“Her footsteps became lighter as she walked away.”

(她走开时脚步声变得更轻了。)

同义词:weightless, feathery, airy

常见短语

lighter than air — 比空气还轻,形容极其轻盈的事物,或指某些气体(如氢气)的特性。

“Helium balloons are lighter than air and float upwards.”

(氦气球比空气轻,会向上飘浮。)