Light up 欣喜
A new eco-friendly lighting system illuminates Tower Bridge in London.
Light up 欣喜
當某人 lights up, 這意味著他/她看起來很高興或為什么事情而感到欣喜。
今日小常識
Tower Bridge in London has had a new lighting system installed which enhances the bridge's architectural features. Static lights have been replaced with bulbs that can vary in intensity and colour. The world-famous bridge gleamed white to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the more energy-efficient lights were switched on after that.
例句
Mum will light up when she realises we've planned a surprise party for her.
My grandma would light up when she talked about the olden days.
請注意
另一個字面相似的短語 lighten up 意思和 light up 不一樣，這是勸某人應該放松一些，不要太緊張或太在意某件事情。
例句
Hurry! We're going to miss the train!
Lighten up – there'll be another one five minutes later.
