plural beacons
plural beacons
Learner's definition of BEACON
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: a strong light that can be seen from far away and that is used to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.指示灯；灯标；灯塔
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: a radio signal that is broadcast to help guide ships, airplanes, etc.（无线电）信标 3
: someone or something (such as a country) that guides or gives hope to others指路明灯；指路人；楷模 -
These countries are beacons of democracy.这些国家是民主的楷模。
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Our nation should be a beacon of/for peace to people around the world.我们国家应该成为世界人民争取和平的指路人。
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This new medicine is a beacon of hope for/to thousands of people. [=this new medicine gives hope to thousands of people]这种新药是成千上万人的希望之光。
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in the past : a fire built on a hill and used as a signal烽火