Lantern Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɫæntɝn/

LAN-turn

UK

/lˈɑːntən/

LAHN-tuhn

释义

A lantern is a portable light with a protective cover, often used outdoors or during power cuts. It can use candles, kerosene, or electric bulbs.

用法与细微差别

'Lantern' usually suggests an old-fashioned or decorative light source, not a modern flashlight (which is called a 'torch' in UK English or 'flashlight' in US English). Common with festivals, camping, and historical contexts. 'Paper lantern' is a traditional type for celebrations.

• Spanish: linterna - farol (antiguo)
• Portuguese (BR): lanterna - lampião (antigo)
• Portuguese (PT): lanterna - candeeiro (antigo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 灯笼 - 灯 (手提灯)
• Chinese (Traditional): 燈籠 - 燈 (手提燈)
• Hindi: लालटेन
• Arabic: فانوس
• Bengali: লণ্ঠন - বাতি
• Russian: фонарь - фонарик (старинный)
• Japanese: ランタン - 提灯
• Vietnamese: đèn lồng
• Korean: 랜턴 - 등불
• Turkish: fener - fener (kağıttan)
• Urdu: لالٹین
• Indonesian: lentera - lampion

例句

She hung a lantern by the door.

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We need a lantern for camping at night.

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The old man carried a lantern through the forest.

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The festival was full of colorful paper lanterns.

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Can you light the lantern? It’s getting dark.

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After the storm, we found an old lantern in the attic.

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