beacon

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托福GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
n. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
v. shine like a beacon
v. guide with a beacon

中文翻译

n. 烽火, 灯塔
v. 照亮

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记忆技巧

beacon 没有明显的词根词缀，但是可以理解为由be和acon组合而成，其中be表示存在或发出，acon可以联想到信号或指引的意思。

例句

1. The lighthouse serves as a beacon for ships at sea.
灯塔为海上的船只提供指引。
2. She saw the bright beacon from the top of the hill.
她在山顶看到了明亮的信号灯。
3. The new policy is a beacon of hope for many families.
新政策为许多家庭带来了希望。

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