brighten

動詞

1. 1

   變亮、使明亮、照亮

   The sky brightened as the storm clouds moved away.

   暴風雨的雲層散去後，天空亮了起來。

2. 2

   開朗起來、露出笑容、高興起來

   Her face brightened when she heard the good news.

   聽到這個好消息時，她的表情立刻開朗起來。

3. 3

   使增色、使有生氣、點亮

   A few plants would brighten this dull office.

   擺幾盆植物就能讓這間單調的辦公室活潑一些。

4. 4

   好轉、轉佳多指前景、情勢

   Job prospects have brightened for new graduates this year.

   今年社會新人的就業前景已有好轉。

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