alight /əˈlaɪt/ TEM8 ( alighting, alighted, alights )

• 1. 

  ADJ If something is alight, it is burning. 燃烧着的 [v n ADJ, v-link ADJ]

  例：

  Several buildings were set alight.

  几栋大楼着了火。

• 2. 

  ADJ If someone's eyes are alight or if their face is alight, the expression in their eyes or on their face shows that they are feeling a strong emotion such as excitement or happiness. 洋溢着的 [文学性] [v-link ADJ]

  例：

  She paused and turned, her face alight with happiness.

  她停住并且转过身来，满脸洋溢着幸福。

• 3. 

  V-I If a bird or insect alights somewhere, it lands there. (鸟虫) 飞落 [文学性]

  例：

  A thrush alighted on a branch of the pine tree.

  一只画眉落在这棵松树的一根树枝上。

• 4. 

  V-I When you alight from a train, bus, or other vehicle, you get out of it after a trip. (从车上) 下来 [正式]