beam
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/biːm/
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/biːm/
a line of light or energy
The flashlight sent a bright beam across the room.
手电筒在房间里射出一道明亮的光束。
a strong piece of wood or metal that holds up weight in buildings
The wooden beam supports the ceiling.
木梁支撑着天花板。
a narrow bar that gymnasts balance on
She walked carefully on the balance beam.
她在平衡木上小心翼翼地行走。
a big, happy smile
Her face had a happy beam when she won.
当她获胜时,脸上洋溢着幸福的笑容。
to smile very happily
He beamed with joy at the good news.
听到这个好消息,他喜笑颜开。
to send signals or information over long distances
The radio station will beam the show to listeners.
广播电台将向听众播送这个节目。
to send out light or heat
The sun will beam through the window in the morning.
早晨阳光会透过窗户照射进来。