brighten

verb

/ˈbraɪtn/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they brighten	/ˈbraɪtn/ /ˈbraɪtn/
he / she / it brightens	/ˈbraɪtnz/ /ˈbraɪtnz/
past simple brightened	/ˈbraɪtnd/ /ˈbraɪtnd/
past participle brightened	/ˈbraɪtnd/ /ˈbraɪtnd/
-ing form brightening	/ˈbraɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈbraɪtnɪŋ/

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[intransitive, transitive] to become or make something lighter or brighter in colour（使）明亮，色彩鲜艳
- In the distance, the sky was beginning to brighten.远方的天空开始泛白。
- brighten something a shampoo to brighten and condition your hair有亮泽兼护发效果的洗发剂
- The morning sunshine brightened the room.早晨的阳光照亮了房间。
Topics Colours and Shapesc1
[intransitive, transitive] to become, feel or look happier; to make somebody look happier（使）快活起来
- Her eyes brightened.她的眼睛亮了起来。
- brighten up He brightened up at their words of encouragement.听到他们鼓励的话，他高兴起来。
- brighten something (up) A smile brightened her face.她的脸上露出了灿烂的笑容。
Extra Examples
- She brightened up a little at the thought of the cruise.一想到要乘船游览，她脸上便露出一丝喜色。
- Their rather heavy faces brightened visibly.他们表情凝重的脸上显然露出了喜色。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- considerably
- a little
- slightly
- …
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[transitive, intransitive] brighten (something) (up) to become or make something become more pleasant; to bring hope（使）增添乐趣，有希望
- A personal letter will usually brighten up a person's day.一封私人来信往往就能使人一天心情愉快。
[transitive] brighten something (up) to make something look more brightly coloured and attractive使更艳丽；使更美丽
- Fresh flowers will brighten up any room in the house.鲜花会使屋里的任何房间都亮丽生色。
[intransitive] brighten (up) (of the weather天气) to improve and become brighter放晴
- According to the forecast, it should brighten up later.根据天气预报，晚一点天应该会转晴。