
ray
词源
源自中古英语rai,借自古法语rai(现代法语rai),最终源自拉丁语radius,意为'辐条、光线'。
noun
❶ 指光线或辐射线,通常描述从光源发出的狭窄光束,如阳光穿过云层形成的线条状光亮。
“A ray of sunlight shone through the window.”
(一束阳光透过窗户照射进来。)
“The diver saw rays of light filtering through the water.”
(潜水员看到光线透过海水照射下来。)
❶ 指海洋中的鳐鱼,一种扁平身体、宽大胸鳍的软骨鱼类,常在海床游动。
“We spotted a stingray gliding over the ocean floor.”
(我们看到一条黄貂鱼在海底滑行。)
“The aquarium has a special exhibit featuring electric rays.”
(水族馆设有专门展示电鳐的特展。)
verb
❶ 指光线以线条状放射或散发,常用于描述光线的扩散方式。
“Sunlight rayed through the stained glass windows.”
(阳光透过彩色玻璃窗形成放射状光线。)
“The lighthouse rayed its beam across the dark sea.”
(灯塔的光束划过黑暗的海面。)
常见短语
a ray of hope — 比喻在困境中出现的微小但积极的迹象,给人以希望的感觉。
“The doctor's positive diagnosis was a ray of hope for the family.”
(医生的乐观诊断给这个家庭带来一线希望。)
ray gun — 科幻作品中虚构的发射光束的武器,常出现在太空题材作品中。
“The space ranger aimed his ray gun at the alien invader.”
(太空巡警用射线枪瞄准外星入侵者。)