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Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- enlighten
[ɪnˈlaɪtən]
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1.
vt.
讲解，指导
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Can you enlighten me--i don't understand this proposal.
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你能给我解释一下吗？我不太理解这份建议。
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2.
vt.
启发，启迪，教化
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3.
vt.
阐明，解释
Collins English-English Dictionary
- enlighten
[ɪn'laɪtən]
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1.
vt.
[tr]
to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify
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2.
vt.
to free from ignorance, prejudice, or superstition
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3.
vt.
to give spiritual or religious revelation to
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4.
vt.
[poetic]
to shed light on
Examples
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He didn't dare take it upon himself to enlighten her any further.
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他不再擅自教她什么了。
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不吝赐教
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please favour (or enlighten) me with your instructions; be so kind as to give me a reply
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以其昏昏，使人昭昭，是不行的。
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Those in darkness are in no position to enlighten others.
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启迪
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enlighten; inspire
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振聋发聩
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rouse the deaf, enlighten the benighted
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启发
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arouse; inspire; enlighten
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鄙夫才疏学浅，望先生赐教。
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As a shallow person, I hope you can kindly enlighten me with your instructions.
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这个事情我实在想不明白，还请您给我点化一下吧
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I really can't understand this. Please enlighten me.
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小可才疏学浅，还请老夫子多多赐教。
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I have little talent and learning, please enlighten me with your instructions.
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