a·light² /əˈlaɪt/ ad.& [一般作表语] a. | phr. ad.& [一般作表语] a. 燃烧着(的)；点亮着(的) They poured kerosene all over the thatched house, preparing to set it alight. 他们把火油浇在茅草屋上，准备放火。 Mark's eyes were alight with excitement. 马克的眼里闪烁着激动的光。 His face was alight with anger. 他满脸愠怒的神色。 [A-¹ + LIGHT¹, < OE ālīht lit up<ālīhtan to light up]