enlighten

英 [ɪnˈlaɪtn]

美 [ɪnˈlaɪtn]

v. 启发; 开导; 阐明

现在分词：enlightening　过去分词：enlightened　过去式：enlightened　第三人称单数：enlightens　

Collins.1 / BNC.13682 / COCA.11536

牛津词典

verb

启发；开导；阐明
to give sb information so that they understand sth better
1. She didn't enlighten him about her background.
  她未向他讲明自己的出身背景。

verb

make free from confusion or ambiguity
1. Could you clarify these remarks?
2. Clear up the question of who is at fault
Synonym:clearclear upshed light oncrystallizecrystallisecrystalizecrystalisestraighten outsort outilluminateelucidate
give spiritual insight to
Synonym:irradiate
make understand
1. Can you enlighten me--I don't understand this proposal
Synonym:edify

Can you enlighten me on this subject? Shall we have another chat about it tomorrow?
关于这个问题，你能指点我一下吗？关于这个问题我们明天再谈一次好吗？
A few dedicated doctors have fought for years to enlighten the profession
一些有献身精神的医生多年来一直努力指导业内同仁。
Those in darkness are in no position to enlighten others.
以其昏昏，使人昭昭，是不行的。
The object of the exercise is to amuse and enlighten the general reader.
这一练习的目的在于给一般读者以消遣和启迪。
His zeal to entertain and enlighten reached beyond Star Trek and crossed genres.
他对于娱乐和教化的热情不止于《星际迷航》，而是跨越多个领域。
The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels.
能够启迪人们灵魂的话语比宝石更珍贵。
The object of his novel writing is to amuse and enlighten the general readers.
他写小说的目的在于使一般读者得到娱乐并受到教育。
If you know what is wrong with her, please enlighten me.
如果你知道她出什么问题了，请告诉我。
To enlighten intellectually or spiritually; enable to understand.
启发，阐释智力上或精神上进行启蒙；使别人懂某事。
Please favour [ enlighten] me with your instructions.; Be so kind as to give me a reply, please.
请不吝赐教。