lighten

/ˈlaɪtn/
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When something lightens or when you lighten it, it becomes less dark in colour. 使变明亮; 变得明亮

verb [vi. 不及物动词] 减轻;发亮

The sky began to lighten. 天空开始变得明亮了。

verb [vt. 及物动词] vt. 使照亮;使轻松

If someone lightens a situation, they make it less serious or less boring. 缓和 Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere. 安东尼觉得需要缓和一下气氛。

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