luminous
Significado: Emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; bright or shining. Figuratively, describes something exceptionally clear, brilliant, or enlightening.
Luminous has both a literal scientific meaning (relating to visible light emission) and a rich figurative life. In literary and art criticism, 'luminous prose' or 'luminous colours' suggests radiance and clarity. In science, it has a precise technical meaning distinct from 'illuminated' (lit by an external source). The word collocates with 'glow,' 'quality,' 'paint,' 'dial,' and 'prose.'
Ejemplos
- The luminous dial of his watch was the only source of light in the pitch-dark cave. 他手表上的夜光表盘是漆黑洞穴中唯一的光源。La esfera luminosa de su reloj era la única fuente de luz en la cueva completamente a oscuras.彼の腕時計の蓄光文字盤だけが、真っ暗な洞窟の中の唯一の光源だった。그의 손목시계의 야광 문자판만이 칠흑같이 어두운 동굴에서 유일한 광원이었다.
- Turner's luminous seascapes continue to draw enormous crowds at the Tate. 特纳那些光辉灿烂的海景画继续在泰特美术馆吸引着大批观众。Los luminosos paisajes marinos de Turner siguen atrayendo a enormes multitudes en la Tate.ターナーの光に満ちた海景画は、テート美術館で今なお多くの来場者を引きつけ続けている。터너의 빛으로 충만한 해경화는 테이트 미술관에서 여전히 엄청난 관람객을 끌어모으고 있다.
- Her luminous intelligence was evident from the first pages of her doctoral thesis. 她才华横溢的智慧从其博士论文的开篇几页就显而易见。Su luminosa inteligencia se hizo patente desde las primeras páginas de su tesis doctoral.彼女の聡明さは、博士論文の最初の数ページから明らかだった。그녀의 빛나는 지성은 박사 논문의 첫 몇 페이지만으로도 분명히 드러났다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: literary, scientific
Tono: appreciative
Origen e historia
From Latin luminosus (full of light), from lumen (light). Entered English in the late 15th century. The same root gives us 'illuminate' and 'luminary.'
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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