brighten

动词

1. 1

   变亮、使明亮、照亮

   The sky brightened as the storm clouds moved away.

   暴风雨的云层散去后，天空亮了起来。

2. 2

   开朗起来、露出笑容、高兴起来

   Her face brightened when she heard the good news.

   听到这个好消息时，她的表情立刻开朗起来。

3. 3

   使增色、使有生气、点亮

   A few plants would brighten this dull office.

   摆几盆植物就能让这间单调的办公室活泼一些。

4. 4

   好转、转佳多指前景、情势

   Job prospects have brightened for new graduates this year.

   今年社会新人的就业前景已有好转。

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