late 14c., "spiritual enlightenment," from Latin illuminationem (nominative illuminatio), from past participle stem of illuminare "to throw into light, make bright, light up;" figuratively "to set off, illustrate," from assimilated form of in- "in, into" (see in- (2)) + lumen (genitive luminis) "light," related to lucere "to shine" (see light (n.)). Meaning "action of lighting" is from 1560s.
中文解释
1. il- "in, into" + lumin- + -ation.2. => throw into light, make bright, light up.3. => action of lighting, spiritual enlightenment.
实用例句
1. Direct illumination is harsh and unflattering.
直射光照明既刺目又呆板。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The only illumination in the room came from the fire.
屋子里唯一的光亮来自炉火。
来自《权威词典》
3. Daylight came in through its glass roof; this was now the only illumination.
日光透过玻璃屋顶照入; 眼下这是室内惟一的照明.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The four stages of creative thought are preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.
创造性思考的四个阶段是准备 、 沉思 、 启迪 、 求证.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. The skylight will provide good illumination from above.