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源自中古英语 lightnes,由 light(轻的)加上名词后缀 -ness 构成,最终可追溯至古英语 lēoht。
❶ 指物体重量轻的特性,或颜色、光线等明亮不暗沉的状态,也可形容心情轻松愉快的感觉。
“The lightness of the fabric makes it perfect for summer dresses.”
(这种面料轻盈的特性使其非常适合夏季连衣裙。)
“She was amazed by the lightness of the feather in her hand.”
(她对手中羽毛的轻盈感到惊讶。)
lightness of being — 形容一种无拘无束、自由自在的存在状态,常带有哲学意味。
“The novel explores the concept of the lightness of being.”
(这本小说探讨了存在之轻的概念。)