illuminate

US /ɪˈluː.mə.neɪt/
UK /ɪˈluː.mə.neɪt/
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1.

照亮, 照明

light up; make brighter with light

:
The full moon illuminated the path through the forest.
满月照亮了穿过森林的小路。
Christmas lights illuminate the city streets during the holidays.
圣诞灯在节日期间照亮城市街道。
2.

阐明, 解释

help to clarify or explain (a subject or matter)

:
The new research findings helped to illuminate the complex issue.
新的研究发现有助于阐明这个复杂的问题。
His lecture managed to illuminate the historical context of the events.
他的讲座成功地阐明了这些事件的历史背景。