lighten

1. V-T/V-I When something lightens or when you lighten it, it becomes less dark in colour. 使變明亮; 變得明亮

The sky began to lighten. 天空開(kāi)始變得明亮了。

2. V-T If someone lightens a situation, they make it less serious or less boring. 緩和

Anthony felt the need to lighten the atmosphere. 安東尼覺(jué)得需要緩和一下氣氛。

3. V-T/V-I If your attitude or mood lightens, or if someone or something lightens it, they make you feel more cheerful, happy, and relaxed. 使輕松; 變得輕松

As they approached the outskirts of the city, Ella's mood visibly lightened. 隨著他們?cè)絹?lái)越接近市郊，埃拉的心情明顯變得輕松了。