To make clear or bright; illumine. 使光明；使光亮。 More lamps will lighten the gloomy room. 多几盏灯可以使这幽暗的房间亮一点。 To shine brightly in a flash, as in an electric storm. 闪光；闪电。 It thundered and lightened. 雷电交加。 To reduce in weight; make lighter. 减轻重量；使轻。 They lightened the ship of her cargo. 他们见减轻船的载货量。 To gladden or brighten; cheer. 使愉快；使欢欣。 The grandchildren's phone call lightened our mood. 孙子们打来的电话使我们很开心。 To become less heavy or burdensome. 减轻。 His heart lightened at the news. 听到照消息，他心头为之一宽。 |