light up

US /laɪt ʌp/
UK /laɪt ʌp/
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1.

點亮, 照亮

to illuminate or make something brighter

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The Christmas tree began to light up as soon as it was plugged in.
聖誕樹一插上電就開始亮起來了。
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The city skyline began to light up as dusk fell.
黃昏時分，城市天際線開始亮起來。
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2.

容光煥發, 眼睛發亮

to make someone's face or eyes show pleasure or excitement

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Her face lit up when she saw the surprise gift.
她看到驚喜禮物時，臉上亮了起來。
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His eyes lit up with excitement at the news.
聽到這個消息，他的眼睛亮了起來。
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3.

點燃, 吸煙

to start smoking a cigarette, cigar, or pipe

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He decided to light up a cigarette after dinner.
晚飯後他決定點燃一支煙。
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Please don't light up in here; it's a non-smoking area.
請不要在這裡吸煙；這裡是禁煙區。
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