throw light on

US /θroʊ laɪt ɑn/
UK /θroʊ laɪt ɑn/
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阐明, 揭示

to help to explain something

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New evidence might throw light on the mystery.
新证据可能会阐明这个谜团。
The research aims to throw light on the causes of the disease.
这项研究旨在阐明疾病的病因。