Throw light on Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
THROH LYTE AWN
θɹˈəʊ/ /lˈaɪt/ /ˈɒn
throh LYTE on
释义
To make something easier to understand, often by giving more information or explaining it clearly.
用法与细微差别
"Throw light on" is a somewhat formal idiom, common in written or formal speech. It often appears in news, reports, or academic contexts when discussing explanations or making things clearer. Synonyms include "shed light on" and "clarify".
Spanish: arrojar luz sobre - aclararPortuguese (BR): esclarecer - lançar luz sobrePortuguese (PT): esclarecer - lançar luz sobreChinese (Simplified): 阐明 - 使更清楚Chinese (Traditional): 闡明 - 使更清楚Hindi: प्रकाश डालना (समझाना)Arabic: يلقي الضوء على - يوضحBengali: আলো ফেলা - পরিষ্কার করাRussian: прояснить - пролить свет наJapanese: 明らかにする - 解明するVietnamese: làm sáng tỏ - giải thích rõKorean: 밝히다 - 명확히 하다Turkish: açıklığa kavuşturmak - aydınlatmakUrdu: وضاحت کرنا - روشنی ڈالناIndonesian: menjelaskan - memperjelas
例句
Can you throw light on this problem for me?
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The new evidence throws light on how the accident happened.
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This article throws light on the benefits of healthy eating.
basic
Hopefully, her explanation will throw light on the confusion.
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A good teacher knows how to throw light on difficult subjects.
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The interview helped throw light on his reasons for leaving the job.
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