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alights

/əˈlaɪts/ /æˈlaɪts/

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verb

下车，下来。

(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount.

Examples :

"He alighted from his horse."

他从马上下来了。

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verb

降落，停落。

(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop.

Examples :

"A flying bird alights on a tree."

一只飞鸟落在了树上。

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verb

偶然发现，碰巧遇到

(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon.

Examples :

"While researching her family history, Sarah alights upon a fascinating story about her great-grandmother's adventures during the war. "

莎拉在研究家族历史时，偶然发现了一个关于她的曾祖母在战争期间冒险经历的有趣故事。

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verb

降临，落到，到来。

To befall or betide.

Examples :

"A heavy responsibility alights upon the eldest sibling after their parents retire. "

父母退休后，一份沉重的责任就落到了老大身上。

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verb

减轻，缓和。

To make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate.

Examples :

"Talking to a friend alights my stress after a long day. "

和朋友聊聊天能减轻我一天工作后的压力。

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verb

点亮，照亮。

To light; light up; illuminate.

Examples :

"The stage director alights the actors with spotlights to start the performance. "

舞台监督用聚光灯照亮演员，开始演出。

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verb

点燃，点火

To set light to; light.

Examples :

"The candle maker alights the wick with a match, filling the room with a warm glow. "

蜡烛匠用火柴点燃蜡烛的灯芯，房间里充满了温暖的光芒。