neon
/ˈniːən/noun
mass noun
1- the chemical element of atomic number 10, an inert gaseous element of the noble gas group. It is obtained by the distillation of liquid air and is used in fluorescent lamps and advertising signs. (Symbol:
N e)（化学元素）氖（符号：N e）。
1.1
- fluorescent lighting or signs (whether containing neon or some other gas)霓虹灯广告; 霓虹灯照明：
the lobby of the hotel was bright with neon.
霓虹灯把旅馆的大厅装点得明亮辉煌。
1.2
- count noun a small lamp containing neon氖灯, 霓虹灯。
1.3
- count noun short for NEON TETRA.NEON TETRA的简称。
1.4
- a very bright or fluorescent colour亮丽色彩：
a denim cap outlined in neon
帽檐颜色鲜艳的粗斜棉布帽
as modifier we bought ourselves neon bandannas.我们给自己买了颜色鲜亮的围巾。
词源
late 19th cent.: from Greek, literally 'something new', neuter of the adjective neos.