Αγγλικά

lighting

gb/lˈaɪtɪŋ/ us/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
B1 Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
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Ουσιαστικό B1 abstract
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Light in a place; illumination

the light in a room or place

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [lighting] in/for [place]
Συχνό λάθος:
Do not confuse lighting with lightning (storms).
Συνώνυμα
illumination (More formal and general.) | light (More basic and less specific about setup/quality.) | brightness (Focuses on intensity rather than source or design.)
Αντώνυμα
darkness (No or very little light.) | gloom (Dim, unpleasant darkness.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
good lighting |poor lighting |bright lighting |low lighting |overhead lighting |fluorescent lighting |LED lighting |natural lighting |indoor lighting |outdoor lighting
Θέματα
daily_life |home |design
Παραδείγματα
  • The kitchen has great lighting, so it’s easy to cook at night.
  • The hallway lighting is too dim to read the signs clearly.
  • We improved the lighting in the office to reduce eye strain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The lighting in this room is bright.
  • There is not enough lighting here.
Ουσιαστικό B2 abstract
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Lighting for photos, film, or TV

the lights used to make a scene look a certain way

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [lighting] for/in [photo/scene/shoot]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may say lights when they mean lighting (overall look/arrangement).
Συνώνυμα
illumination (More general; does not strongly suggest creative control.) | light design (Emphasizes planned artistic choices.)
Αντώνυμα
flat light (Opposes dramatic or shaped lighting; little contrast.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
dramatic lighting |soft lighting |harsh lighting |cinematic lighting |studio lighting |portrait lighting |back lighting |low-key lighting |high-key lighting |lighting setup
Θέματα
arts_media |photography |film_tv
Παραδείγματα
  • The lighting in that scene makes the room feel tense and claustrophobic.
  • We had to redo the shoot because the lighting was uneven.
  • Good lighting can make a simple interview look professional.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The lighting in the photo is soft.
  • The lighting makes her face look bright.
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
3

Lights and lighting equipment

lamps and equipment that give light

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [lighting] for [building/event/stage]
Συχνό λάθος:
Often used as a mass noun: lighting is installed/changed (not usually lightings).
Συνώνυμα
lights (Common and short; can mean individual lamps rather than the whole system.) | fixtures (Refers mainly to the installed units, not overall equipment.)
Αντώνυμα
blackout (A situation where lights are off or unavailable (especially in theatres/cities).)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
stage lighting |theatre lighting |event lighting |architectural lighting |lighting system |lighting rig |lighting fixtures |installed lighting |lighting controls |lighting budget
Θέματα
home |work |arts_media
Παραδείγματα
  • They upgraded the lighting in the store to make the products stand out.
  • The band brought their own lighting for the concert.
  • The technician checked the lighting system before the show started.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The lighting is new in this shop.
  • They turned on the stage lighting.
Ουσιαστικό B2 process
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Act of lighting something

the action of making a flame or light start

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the lighting of [candle/fire]
Συχνό λάθος:
More often expressed with the verb light (e.g., to light a candle) than with the noun lighting.
Συνώνυμα
ignition (More technical; often used for engines or fuel.) | kindling (Usually refers to starting a fire with small sticks; not general.)
Αντώνυμα
extinguishing (Putting out a flame.) | snuffing out (Extinguishing a small flame, especially a candle.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
the lighting of candles |the lighting of a fire |ceremonial lighting |lighting the candles |lighting a cigarette |lighting the grill
Θέματα
daily_life
Παραδείγματα
  • The lighting of candles marked the start of the ceremony.
  • After the lighting of the fire, everyone gathered around to warm up.
  • The manual explains the safe lighting of the grill.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The lighting of the candles was slow.
  • Lighting a fire can be dangerous.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
lighting
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
US/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
light - ing (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: lighting
  • Plural: lighting, lightings
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
lightings noun
Core family
light noun A1
Related words
lighter noun A2 lighten verb B1 daylight noun A2 spotlight noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
unlit adjective
Advanced or less common
floodlight noun backlight noun
Εκφράσεις

ambient lighting

1
/ˈæmbiənt lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

General background light

the main, general light in a room

Παραδείγματα
  • The bedroom has soft ambient lighting and no harsh overhead lights.
  • Good ambient lighting makes the space feel bigger.
  • We added ambient lighting behind the TV.

artificial lighting

1
/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Light from lamps, not sun

light from lamps, not from the sun

Παραδείγματα
  • The office relies mostly on artificial lighting during winter.
  • Artificial lighting can affect how colors look in a room.
  • Plants near the window do better than those under artificial lighting.

emergency lighting

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/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Backup lights in emergencies

backup lights for emergencies

Παραδείγματα
  • Emergency lighting came on when the power went out.
  • The inspector checked the emergency lighting in the stairwell.
  • Emergency lighting must be tested regularly.

mood lighting

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/mˈud lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Soft light for a mood

soft light that creates a nice feeling

Παραδείγματα
  • They turned on some mood lighting for dinner.
  • The restaurant uses mood lighting to make the space feel intimate.
  • I like mood lighting in the living room in the evening.

natural lighting

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/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Light from the sun

light from the sun

Παραδείγματα
  • This apartment gets a lot of natural lighting in the afternoon.
  • She prefers to take portraits in natural lighting.
  • Natural lighting can change quickly on cloudy days.

stage lighting

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/stˈeɪd͡ʒ lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Lights used in performances

lights used for a concert or play

Παραδείγματα
  • The stage lighting changed color with the music.
  • Stage lighting made it hard to see the audience.
  • They hired a specialist to program the stage lighting.

street lighting

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/stɹˈit lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Lights along roads

lights on streets at night

Παραδείγματα
  • The street lighting is poor on that road, so drivers need to be careful.
  • The city upgraded its street lighting to LED bulbs.
  • Better street lighting can make neighborhoods feel safer.

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