Illuminating Meaning in English
word · lemma: illuminate
释义
Giving new light or making something clearer, either by actually providing light or by making things easier to understand.
用法与细微差别
Often used in both literal (giving light) and figurative (making things clear or insightful) contexts. Common collocations: 'illuminating talk', 'illuminating explanation'. More formal and academic than 'helpful' or 'useful'.
例句
The candle gave an illuminating glow to the room.
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Her explanation was very illuminating.
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The documentary is illuminating for anyone interested in history.
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I found his comments on the issue truly illuminating.
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That book was an illuminating read — I learned so much I hadn't expected.
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Listening to her story was surprisingly illuminating and changed my perspective.
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