beam

🇬🇧 UK/bi:m/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete used in construction; a ray or shaft of light

横梁;光线;光束

v.

To emit rays of light; to smile broadly and cheerfully

照射;(高兴地)微笑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
beamother
=beam

Common Collocations

  • 1.light beam光线
  • 2.wooden beam木梁

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The wooden beam supported the entire roof of the building.

  • 2.

    A beam of sunlight streamed through the window.

  • 3.

    He beamed with pride after hearing the good news.

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