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beacon

/ˈbiːkən/

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noun

烽火，灯塔。

A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacon warned sailors of the treacherous rocks ahead. "

灯塔上的烽火警告水手们前方有险恶的礁石。

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noun

灯塔，航标。

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

Examples :

"The lighthouse served as a beacon, guiding ships safely into the harbor at night. "

这座灯塔就像一座航标，在夜晚引导船只安全地驶入港口。

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noun

灯塔，航标。

A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.

Examples :

"The lighthouse, a prominent beacon on the coastline, guided the ship safely into port. "

那座灯塔，作为海岸线上一个醒目的航标，引导着船只安全地驶入港口。

nautical geography signal place sailing ocean

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noun

灯塔，信标

That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.

Examples :

"The flashing lights on the construction site served as a beacon, warning drivers to slow down. "

施工现场闪烁的灯光就像一个信标，提醒司机减速慢行。

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noun

信标，信标装置

An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.

Examples :

"The store placed a beacon near the entrance to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones as they walked in. "

商店在入口附近放置了一个信标装置，当顾客走进来时，可以向他们的手机发送折扣券。

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verb

照亮，指引。

To act as a beacon.

Examples :

"The brightly colored poster beacons a path to the lost art supplies in the classroom. "

那张色彩鲜艳的海报指引着大家找到教室里丢失的美术用品。

communication technology signal nautical device

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verb

照亮，发光。

To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

Examples :

"The lighthouse will beacon the ships, guiding them safely to shore. "

灯塔会照亮航船，引导它们安全靠岸。

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verb

照亮，指引。

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Examples :

"The airport decided to beacon the newly constructed runway with brighter lights for improved safety during nighttime landings. "

为了提高夜间降落的安全性，机场决定用更亮的灯照亮新修建的跑道。

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