색이나 빛을 더 밝게 하거나 밝아지게 하다, 또는 색을 연하게 만들다.
To make or become brighter or paler in color.
예문:
"The rising sun slowly lightened the valley as the fog cleared."
"You can lighten your hair naturally by spending more time in the sun."
짐의 일부를 덜어내어 무게를 가볍게 하다.
To reduce the weight of something by removing a portion of its load.
예문:
"The crew had to lighten the vessel to navigate through the shallow waters."
"I lightened my backpack by leaving the heavy textbooks at home."
상황, 부담, 또는 처벌 등을 덜 가혹하게 하거나 견디기 쉽게 완화하다.
To make a situation, burden, or penalty less severe or difficult to bear.
예문:
"The government introduced tax cuts to lighten the financial burden on middle-class families."
"New software was installed to lighten the workload for the administrative staff."
기분이나 분위기를 더 명랑하고 편안하게 만들거나, 심각함을 덜어내다.
To make or become more cheerful, relaxed, or less serious.
예문:
"A well-timed joke helped to lighten the tense atmosphere during the meeting."
"Her spirits lightened as soon as she saw the familiar faces of her friends."
폭풍우가 치는 동안 번갯불이 번쩍이다.
To emit flashes of lightning during a storm.
예문:
"The sky thundered and lightened throughout the long, stormy night."
"It began to lighten just as the hikers reached the safety of the cabin."