illuminate
Significado: To light up a place or object, or figuratively to clarify or shed light on a subject, making it easier to understand.
The figurative sense of illuminate — making something intellectually clear — is at least as common as the literal one in formal writing. It implies that understanding is being brought to something previously obscure or confusing. Academic reviews frequently praise works that 'illuminate' a topic, and the word carries positive connotations of insight and revelation. It collocates naturally with 'aspects,' 'issues,' and 'connections.'
Ejemplos
- The documentary illuminates the little-known history of Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade. 这部纪录片揭示了英国在大西洋奴隶贸易中鲜为人知的历史。El documental ilumina la poco conocida historia del papel de Gran Bretaña en la trata transatlántica de esclavos.そのドキュメンタリーは、大西洋奴隷貿易における英国の役割というあまり知られていない歴史に光を当てている。그 다큐멘터리는 대서양 노예 무역에서 영국이 담당한 잘 알려지지 않은 역사에 빛을 비추고 있다.
- Her research illuminates the complex relationship between poverty and educational attainment. 她的研究阐明了贫困与教育成就之间的复杂关系。Su investigación ilumina la compleja relación entre la pobreza y el rendimiento educativo.彼女の研究は貧困と教育達成度の間の複雑な関係を解明している。그녀의 연구는 빈곤과 교육 성취도 사이의 복잡한 관계를 조명한다.
- A series of newly discovered letters has illuminated the private life of the Victorian novelist. 一系列新发现的信件揭示了这位维多利亚时代小说家的私人生活。Una serie de cartas recientemente descubiertas ha iluminado la vida privada de la novelista victoriana.新たに発見された一連の書簡が、そのヴィクトリア朝の小説家の私生活を明らかにした。새로 발견된 일련의 서한이 그 빅토리아 시대 소설가의 사생활을 밝혀주었다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, literary, journalism
Tono: positive
Origen e historia
From Latin illuminare (to light up), from in- (upon) + luminare (to light), from lumen (light). The figurative sense of intellectual enlightenment has been present since the word entered English in the late Middle Ages.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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