lighten
🇺🇸
/ˈlaɪtn/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪtn/
verb
R
make something easier or less burdensome
The new policy will lighten the workload for teachers.
新政策将减轻教师的工作负担。
R
become brighter or increase in brightness
The room lightened when she opened the curtains.
她打开窗帘后，房间变亮了。
R
make someone feel less sad or worried
His jokes lightened the mood at the party.
他的笑话缓和了派对的气氛。
R
reduce the weight of something
We need to lighten the luggage for the trip.
我们需要减轻行李的重量以便旅行。
translation
减轻（负担）, 变亮, 使心情轻松, 减轻重量
词形变化
3rd Present
lightens
Past
lightened
Perfect
lightened
Progressive
lightening