bright
- adj.明亮的;聪明的;有希望的;光线充足的;鲜艳夺目的;快活而生气勃勃的
- adv.光亮地;明亮地
- n.(车辆的)前大灯，头灯
复数： brights 最高级： brightest 比较级： brighter 派生词： brightly adv.;brightness n.
brightadj.
光线充足的；明亮的
full of light; shining strongly
bright light/sunshine
明亮的光线；明媚的阳光
a bright room
明亮的屋子
Her eyes were bright with tears.
她的双眼泪光闪闪。
a bright morning (= with the sun shining)
阳光灿烂的早晨
鲜艳夺目的
strong and easy to see
I like bright colours.
我喜欢艳丽的色彩。
a bright yellow dress
鲜黄色的连衣裙
Jack's face turned bright red .
杰克的脸变得通红。
快活而生气勃勃的
cheerful and lively
His eyes were bright and excited.
他目光发亮，兴奋不已。
She gave me a bright smile.
她对我粲然一笑。
Why are you so bright and cheerful today?
你今天怎么这么高兴？
His face was bright with excitement.
他兴奋得满脸放光。
聪明的；悟性强的
intelligent; quick to learn
the brightest pupil in the class
班里最聪明的学生
Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas) ?
你有何高见？
有希望的；大有可能成功的
giving reason to believe that good things will happen; likely to be successful
This young musician has a bright future .
这位年轻的音乐家前途无量。
Prospects for the coming year look bright.
来年的前景一片光明。
a bright start to the week
本周的良好开端
a brightly lit room
亮堂的屋子
‘Hi!’ she called brightly.
“嗨！”她轻快地招呼道。
very early in the morning
你今天起得很早啊！
You're up bright and early today!
intelligent and quick to understand
the excitement of city life
尽管他是在农村长大的，他始终对城市的五光十色情有独钟。
Although he grew up in the country, he's always had a taste for the bright lights.
a lively and intelligent person, especially sb young
不知是哪个聪明人让自来水流了一夜。
Some bright spark (= stupid person) left the tap running all night.
a good or pleasant part of sth that is unpleasant or bad in all other ways
上周的胜利是他们最近十场比赛中唯一振奋人心的一次。
The win last week was the only bright spot in their last ten games.
to be cheerful or positive about a bad situation, for example by thinking only of the advantages and not the disadvantages
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literary光亮地；明亮地
brightly
The stars were shining bright.
星光闪烁。
These words all describe people who are good at learning, understanding and thinking about things, and the actions that show this ability.以上各词均形容人有才智、悟性强、聪明。
good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability指有才智的、悟性强的、聪明的：
He's a highly intelligent man.
他是一个很有才智的人。
She asked a lot of intelligent questions.
她问了许多机智的问题。
( especially NAmE ) quick at learning and understanding things; showing the ability to make good business or personal decisions指聪明的、机敏的、精明的：
She's smarter than her brother.
她比她哥哥聪明。
That was a smart career move.
那是个人事业发展上的一着妙棋。
( sometimes disapproving , especially BrE ) quick at learning and understanding things; showing this ability指聪明的、聪颖的：
How clever of you to work it out!
你解决了这个问题真是太聪明了。
He's too clever by half , if you ask me.
恕我直言，他未免聪明过头了。
extremely intelligent or skilful指聪颖的、技艺高的：
He's a brilliant young scientist.
他是一个才华横溢的青年科学家。
intelligent; quick to learn指聪明的、悟性强的：
She's probably the brightest student in the class.
她大概是班里最聪明的学生。
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ADJ-GRADED （颜色）鲜艳的，明亮的
A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark....a bright red dress.
鲜红的连衣裙
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...a display of brightly coloured flowers.
色彩艳丽的花卉展示
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You'll be impressed with the brightness and the beauty of the colors.
色彩的明艳美丽会让你大饱眼福。
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ADJ-GRADED （光线）充足的，明亮的
A bright light, object, or place is shining strongly or is full of light....a bright October day...
10月的一天，天气晴朗
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...a warm, brightly lit room...
温暖、灯火通明的房间
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An astronomer can determine the brightness of each star.
天文学家能够测定每颗恒星的亮度。
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ADJ-GRADED 聪明的；伶俐的
If you describe someone as bright, you mean that they are quick at learning things.I was convinced that he was brighter than average.
我确信他比一般人聪明。
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ADJ-GRADED （主意）聪明的，巧妙的
A bright idea is clever and original.There are lots of books crammed with bright ideas...
许多书里都有很多绝妙的想法。
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ADJ-GRADED 快乐的；活泼的；开朗的
If someone looks or sounds bright, they look or sound cheerful and lively.The boy was so bright and animated...
这个男孩活泼开朗，充满活力。
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He smiled brightly as Ben approached.
本走过来时，他脸上露出灿烂的笑容。
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ADJ-GRADED （未来）光明的，有希望的
If the future is bright, it is likely to be pleasant or successful.Both had successful careers and the future looked bright...
两个人都事业有成，前程似锦。
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N-COUNT （汽车或其他车辆）打开的前灯
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PHRASE 看光明的一面；抱乐观态度
If you look on the bright side, you try to be cheerful about a bad situation by thinking of some advantages that could result from it, or thinking that it is not as bad as it could have been.
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- full or promise
- had a bright future in publishing
- the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career
- a hopeful new singer on Broadway
- Synonym: hopeful promising
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- having lots of light either natural or artificial
- the room was bright and airy
- a stage bright with spotlights
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- emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
- the sun was bright and hot
- a bright sunlit room
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- not made dim or less bright
- undimmed headlights
- surprisingly the curtain started to rise while the houselights were still undimmed
- Synonym: undimmed
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- having striking color
- bright dress
- brilliant tapestries
- a bird with vivid plumage
- Synonym: brilliant vivid
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- splendid
- the bright stars of stage and screen
- a bright moment in history
- the bright pageantry of court
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- characterized by happiness or gladness
- bright faces
- all the world seems bright and gay
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- characterized by quickness and ease in learning
- some children are brighter in one subject than another
- smart children talk earlier than the average
- Synonym: smart
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- made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing;reflecting a sheen or glow
- bright silver candlesticks
- a burnished brass knocker
- she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves
- rows of shining glasses
- shiny black patents
- Synonym: burnished lustrous shining shiny
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- clear and sharp and ringing
- the bright sound of the trumpet section
- the brilliant sound of the trumpets
- Synonym: brilliant
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- with brightness
- the stars shone brilliantly
- the windows glowed jewel bright
- Synonym: brilliantly brightly
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The child watched , enthralled by the bright moving images .
这孩子看着那明亮的移动的影像，被迷住了。
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They emerged from the church into the bright daylight .
他们走出教堂来到明亮的日光下。
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It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early .
有人提议天资好的孩子提前考试。
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You 're up bright and early today !
你今天起得很早啊！
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I closed my eyes against the bright light .
我闭上眼睛以防强光的照射。
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The plant has a beautiful bright red flower .
这株植物开了一朵美丽鲜红的花。
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Some bright spark left the tap running all night .
不知是哪个聪明人让自来水流了一夜。
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In the expansive 1990s bright graduates could advance rapidly .
在经济发展快速的20世纪90年代，有才华的大学毕业生可以发展很快。
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The win last week was the only bright spot in their last ten games .
上周的胜利是他们最近十场比赛中唯一振奋人心的一次。
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She 's probably the brightest student in the class .
她大概是班里最聪明的学生。
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The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils .
这所学校因未能鼓励聪明学生而受到非难。
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Do you have any bright ideas ?
你有何高见？
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Jack 's face turned bright red .
杰克的脸变得通红。
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This young musician has a bright future .
这位年轻的音乐家前途无量。
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Why are you so bright and cheerful today ?
你今天怎么这么高兴？
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His eyes were bright and excited .
他目光发亮，兴奋不已。
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She gave me a bright smile .
她对我粲然一笑。
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Her eyes were bright with tears .
她的双眼泪光闪闪。
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The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight .
窗户反射着午后明媚的阳光。
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His face was bright with excitement .
他兴奋得满脸放光。
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The following morning dawned bright and warm .
第二天一大早阳光和煦。
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I like bright colours .
我喜欢艳丽的色彩。
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Although he grew up in the country , he 's always had a taste for the bright lights .
尽管他是在农村长大的，他始终对城市的五光十色情有独钟。
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They beheld a bright star shining in the sky .
他们看到了一颗明亮的星在天空中闪闪发光。
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Bright curtains can cheer up a dull room .
色彩鲜艳的窗帘可以让单调的房间变得亮丽起来。
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It was a bright , breezy day .
那天和风丽日。
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The day began promisingly with bright sunshine .
晨曦灿烂，预示了一个大好的晴天。
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The bright colours were irresistible to the baby .
那些鲜艳的色彩逗得婴儿直想去抓。
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She went bright pink with embarrassment .
她尴尬得满脸绯红。
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She was wearing bright red lipstick .
她搽着鲜红色的口红。
指光或色彩非常明亮或亮得引人注目的，含熠熠闪烁、华美辉煌之意，在亮度上较 bright 更强。
The moon is brilliant in the clear night sky.
在晴朗的夜空中，月亮明亮极了。
The princess was dressed in brilliant red.
公主一身红衣，耀人眼目。
普通用词，指有强烈光照或光线充足的。
a large bright hall
明亮的大厅
The bright lights hurt my eyes.
明亮的光线会刺痛我的眼睛。
指光线过强、非常刺眼的。
the glaring sunlight of high noon.
正午耀眼的阳光。
To read in the glaring light hurts your eyes.
在刺眼的光线下看书会伤害眼睛。
指头脑敏捷、精明老练的，强调思维能力很强，办事巧妙，能圆滑地处理人际关系等。
He is a smart retailer.
他是个精明的零售商。
Your son is smart, so he'll do well in life.
你的儿子很机灵，一定会很有前途。
Bobby is so smart that he will jump at this opportunity.
博比很有头脑，他会迫不及待地接受这个机会的。
通常指年轻人或小孩聪明机灵的，强调思维敏捷、反应迅速。
He is an exceptionally bright boy.
他是个特别聪明的小伙子。
Some of my students are very bright.
我的一些学生非常聪明。
指学习和理解能力强的，强调机敏、能干。
A clever woman can't make a meal without rice.
巧妇难为无米之炊。
The clever fox escaped the hunter.
聪明的狐狸逃脱了猎人的追踪。
He was clever to arrive at the answer in half a minute.
他很聪明，半分钟就找到了答案。
指才智过人、善于作出正确判断的，强调思维清楚、理解力强。
He was as intelligent a child as ever you were.
他原来是个和你一样聪明的孩子。
In fact, it is sexist to say that women are less intelligent than men.
事实上，所谓女性没有男性聪明的说法是对性别的偏见。
指善于判断情况或洞察他人心思的。
My boss is a shrewd businessman.
我的老板是个精明的生意人。
He is shrewd in business.
他做生意很精明。
A shrewd man knows what he can say and what he can't.
一个精明的人懂得什么能说，什么不能说。
指决定或行动是明智的；也指人因阅历丰富而有智慧及谋略的，强调有判断力，能明辨是非。
No man is wise at all times.
人难以聪明一世。
They have made a wise decision.
他们作出了一个明智的决定。
It is wise to keep out of debt.
不借债是明智的。
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