beacon
US /ˈbiː.kən/
UK /ˈbiː.kən/
名詞
1.
燈塔, 信號燈
a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration
範例:
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The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships at sea.
燈塔是海上船隻的燈塔。
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The mountain peak was lit by a huge beacon.
山頂被巨大的烽火照亮。
2.
燈塔, 指路明燈
a source of light or inspiration
範例:
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Her courage was a beacon of hope for many.
她的勇氣是許多人的希望燈塔。
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The university stands as a beacon of knowledge.
這所大學是知識的燈塔。
動詞
閃耀, 指引
to shine as a beacon
範例:
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The distant light beaconed through the fog.
遠處的燈光在霧中閃耀。
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Hope beaconed in her eyes.
希望在她眼中閃耀。