English Dictionary

light

IPA（発音記号）

/laɪt/

名詞

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(physics, uncountable) Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

日本語の意味

物理学において、目で見ることができる波長（約400～750ナノメートル）の電磁放射、すなわち「可視光線」を指します。

The light filtering through the forest canopy danced across the mossy floor.

林冠を通って差し込む可視光線が苔むした地面に踊っていた。

意味（1）

(physics, uncountable) Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.

意味（2）

A source of illumination.

Put that light out!

意味（3）

(figuratively) Spiritual or mental illumination; enlightenment, useful information.

Can you throw any light on this problem?

意味（4）

(in the plural, now rare) Facts; pieces of information; ideas, concepts.

Now these notions are twofold, actions or habits[…], which are durable lights and notions, which we may use when we will.

意味（5）

A notable person within a specific field or discipline.

Picasso was one of the leading lights of the cubist movement.

意味（6）

(painting) The manner in which the light strikes a picture; that part of a picture which represents those objects upon which the light is supposed to fall; the more illuminated part of a landscape or other scene; opposed to shade.

意味（7）

A point of view, or aspect from which a concept, person or thing is regarded.

I'm really seeing you in a different light today.

意味（8）

A flame or something used to create fire.

意味（9）

(slang) A cigarette lighter.

Hey, buddy, you got a light?

意味（10）

A firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.

a Bengal light

意味（11）

A window in architecture, carriage design, or motor car design: either the opening itself or the window pane of glass that fills it, if any.

This facade has eight south-facing lights.

意味（12）

The series of squares reserved for the answer to a crossword clue.

The average length of a light on a 15×15 grid is 7 or 8.

意味（13）

(informal) A cross-light in a double acrostic or triple acrostic.

意味（14）

Open view; a visible state or condition; public observation; publicity.

The duke yet would have dark deeds darkly answered; he would never bring them to light.

意味（15）

The power of perception by vision.

My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eies, it also is gone from me.

意味（16）

The brightness of the eye or eyes.

He seemed to find his way without his eyes; / For out o'door he went without their helps, / And, to the last, bended their light on me.

意味（17）

A traffic light, or, by extension, an intersection controlled by one or more that will face a traveler who is receiving instructions.

To get to our house, turn right at the third light.

lights （ plural ）