Wordiyolighten
🇬🇧 UK/'laɪt(ə)n/🇺🇸 US/'laitn/
B2
Definitions
v.
To make brighter or less dark; to reduce weight or burden; to make or become more cheerful
使变亮；减轻（重量或负担）；使轻松愉快
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.lighten the mood缓解气氛
- 2.lighten the load减轻负担
Example Sentences
- 1.
A good joke can lighten the mood in the room.
- 2.
A good joke can lighten the mood during a stressful meeting.
- 3.
Removing the heavy items will lighten the load on your back.