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English meaning

  • headlight noun A lamp mounted on the front of a vehicle to light the road ahead when driving in the dark.
  • lamp noun A device that produces light, whether electric, oil-burning, or otherwise.
  • lantern noun A portable case with a light inside, made of glass or another see-through material to protect the flame or bulb.
  • spot noun A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.
  • spotlight noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.

Senses

灯 is used for these senses in English:

  • headlight A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
  • lamp A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
  • lampion A small oil lamp.
  • lantern (architectural element) An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
  • light bulb (by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.
  • spot A bright lamp; a spotlight.
  • spotlight A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

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