illumination

US [ɪˌlumɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n]
UK [ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n]
  • n.照明;启示;灯饰;启迪
  • Web照度;光照;启发
Plural Form:illuminations  
illumInation
n.
1.
[u][c]
照明;光源light or a place that light comes from
The only illumination in the room came from the fire.
屋子里唯一的光亮来自炉火。
2.
[pl]
彩灯;灯饰bright coloured lights used to decorate a town or building for a special occasion
Christmas illuminations
圣诞节的彩灯
3.
[c][usupl]
(旧时书上通常用手工绘制的)彩饰,彩图a coloured decoration, usually painted by hand, in an old book
4.
[u]
启示;启迪;阐明understanding or explanation of sth
spiritual illumination
精神上的启发

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