illuminate

US /ɪˈluː.mə.neɪt/

UK /ɪˈluː.mə.neɪt/

照亮, 照明

light up; make brighter with light

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The full moon illuminated the path through the forest.

满月照亮了穿过森林的小路。

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Christmas lights illuminate the city streets during the holidays.

圣诞灯在节日期间照亮城市街道。

阐明, 解释

help to clarify or explain (a subject or matter)

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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。

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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。