首页英语词典enlightenenlighten英英释意

enlighten

英[ɪn'laɪt(ə)n;en-] 美[ɪn'laɪtn]
  • vt. 启发,启蒙;教导,开导;照耀

英英释意


1. make understand;
"Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal"
2. give spiritual insight to; in religion
3. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear;
"Could you clarify these remarks?"
"Clear up the question of who is at fault"