enlighten
英 [ɪnˈlaɪtn]
美 [ɪnˈlaɪtn]
v. 启发; 开导; 阐明
现在分词：enlightening 过去分词：enlightened 过去式：enlightened 第三人称单数：enlightens
Collins.1 / BNC.13682 / COCA.11536
牛津词典
verb
- 启发；开导；阐明
to give sb information so that they understand sth better- She didn't enlighten him about her background.
她未向他讲明自己的出身背景。
- She didn't enlighten him about her background.
柯林斯词典
- VERB 启发;开导;教化
Toenlightensomeone means to give them more knowledge and greater understanding about something.- A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession...
一些有献身精神的医生多年来一直努力指导业内同仁。 - If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me.
如果你知道她出什么问题了，请告诉我。
- A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession...
英英释义
verb
- make free from confusion or ambiguity
- Could you clarify these remarks?
- Clear up the question of who is at fault
- give spiritual insight to
- make understand
- Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal
双语例句
- His zeal to entertain and enlighten reached beyond Star Trek and crossed genres.
他对于娱乐和教化的热情不止于《星际迷航》，而是跨越多个领域。 - TV programs should enlighten the audience as well as entertainment.
电视节目既要使观众得到娱乐也要使他们得到启发。 - Sign up for tours or courses that will enlighten you.
参与可以启发你的旅行或是课程。 - These people show childish ignorance, and we should enlighten them.
这是一种幼稚者的蒙昧，我们对这些人应该作启蒙运动。 - Can you enlighten me on this subject? Shall we have another chat about it tomorrow?
关于这个问题，你能指点我一下吗？关于这个问题我们明天再谈一次好吗？ - He did not enlighten me about the President's other methods for making a record of substance.
他并没有向我提示总统备制实质性记录时使用的其他方法。 - She didn't enlighten him about her background.
她未向他讲明自己的出身背景。 - It is no doubt that they materialize the atmosphere of culture and humanity, and these will enlighten us.
他里面所散发出来的文化气息和人情味儿无疑会对我们有所启迪。 - The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.
能够启迪人们灵魂的话语比宝石更珍贵。 - Can you enlighten me& I don't understand this proposal.
我不明白这条建议，你能不能启发我一下。