| 词汇 | cast light on something |
| 释义 | (redirected from cast light on something)cast (some) light on (something)To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. We've hired a private investigator to help cast light on the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered cast some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end. shed (some) light on (something)To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. We've hired a private investigator to help shed light on the clandestine dealings of the organization. These documents we've uncovered shed some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end. throw (some) light on (something)To reveal information or details about something; to clarify or help people understand something. We've hired a private investigator to help throw light on the clandestine dealings of the baron. These documents we've uncovered throw some light on how the late author's final book was meant to end. shed light on somethingIf something sheds light on a situation, it makes it easier to understand. Is there anything that Moira said that might shed some light on what happened? Note: Cast or throw are sometimes used instead of shed. Perhaps the brothers could cast light on that mystery. cast/shed/throw (new) ˈlight on somethingmake a problem, etc. easier to understand: This book sheds new light on the role of the CIA.‘Can you throw any light on the matter?’ |
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