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beacons

/ˈbiːkənz/

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noun

烽火，信标，灯塔

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

Examples :

"During World War II, coastal villages used bonfires as beacons to warn nearby towns of approaching enemy ships. "

在二战期间，沿海村庄会用篝火作为烽火，警告附近的城镇有敌舰来袭。

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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 bright beacons warned the ships of the dangerous rocks near the coast. "

明亮的灯塔警告船只，海岸附近有危险的礁石。

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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 two tall, white lighthouses served as beacons, guiding the fishing boats safely back to harbor. "

那两座高大的白色灯塔就像航标一样，引导着渔船安全返回港口。

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noun

灯塔，信标

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

Examples :

"The lighthouse beacons warned ships to stay away from the rocky shore. "

灯塔发出的光如同信标，警告船只远离多石的海岸。

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noun

信标，导航信标.

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 used beacons to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones when they walked near specific products. "

这家商店使用蓝牙信标，当顾客走到特定商品附近时，向他们的手机发送折扣券。

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verb

指引，照亮。

To act as a beacon.

Examples :

"During the blackout, her calm voice and clear instructions beaconed hope to everyone trapped in the elevator. "

停电期间，她冷静的声音和清晰的指示，像灯塔一样，给大家带来了希望。

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verb

照亮，发光。

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

Examples :

"The stadium lights beaconed the dark sky, signaling the start of the game. "

体育场的灯光照亮了漆黑的夜空，标志着比赛的开始。

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verb

装设信标，设置航标

To furnish with a beacon or beacons.

Examples :

"The city plans to beacons the airport runway to improve visibility during foggy conditions. "

为了提高在雾天时的能见度，该市计划在机场跑道上装设信标。

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