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lighting

gb/lˈaɪtɪŋ/ us/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
B1 Engleză
világítás, megvilágítás, fénytechnika, meggyújtás
SUBSTANTIV B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
[lighting] in/for [place]
The kitchen has great lighting, so it’s easy to cook at night.
A konyhában nagyon jó a világítás, ezért éjszaka is könnyű főzni.
The hallway lighting is too dim to read the signs clearly.
A folyosó világítása túl gyenge ahhoz, hogy tisztán el lehessen olvasni a táblákat.
We improved the lighting in the office to reduce eye strain.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The lighting in this room is bright.
Ebben a szobában erős a világítás.
There is not enough lighting here.
Itt nincs elég világítás.
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not confuse lighting with lightning (storms).
Sens
Light in a place; illumination
Colocații
good lighting |poor lighting |bright lighting |low lighting |overhead lighting |fluorescent lighting |LED lighting |natural lighting |indoor lighting |outdoor lighting
Sinonime
illumination (More formal and general.) | light (More basic and less specific about setup/quality.) | brightness (Focuses on intensity rather than source or design.)
Antonime
darkness (No or very little light.) | gloom (Dim, unpleasant darkness.)
Teme
daily_life |home |design
Definiție

the light in a room or place

The amount and quality of light in a place, or the way light is provided there.

SUBSTANTIV B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
[lighting] for/in [photo/scene/shoot]
The lighting in that scene makes the room feel tense and claustrophobic.
A jelenet megvilágítása feszült, nyomasztóan zárt hangulatot teremt a szobában.
We had to redo the shoot because the lighting was uneven.
Újra kellett venni a felvételt, mert egyenetlen volt a megvilágítás.
Good lighting can make a simple interview look professional.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The lighting in the photo is soft.
A fotón lágy a megvilágítás.
The lighting makes her face look bright.
A megvilágítás világosabbnak mutatja az arcát.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may say lights when they mean lighting (overall look/arrangement).
Sens
Lighting for photos, film, or TV
Colocații
dramatic lighting |soft lighting |harsh lighting |cinematic lighting |studio lighting |portrait lighting |back lighting |low-key lighting |high-key lighting |lighting setup
Sinonime
illumination (More general; does not strongly suggest creative control.) | light design (Emphasizes planned artistic choices.)
Antonime
flat light (Opposes dramatic or shaped lighting; little contrast.)
Teme
arts_media |photography |film_tv
Definiție

the lights used to make a scene look a certain way

The arrangement and control of light used to create a particular look in photography, film, television, or other visual media.

SUBSTANTIV B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
[lighting] for [building/event/stage]
They upgraded the lighting in the store to make the products stand out.
Korszerűsítették az üzlet világítását, hogy jobban érvényesüljenek a termékek.
The band brought their own lighting for the concert.
A zenekar saját fénytechnikát hozott a koncertre.
The technician checked the lighting system before the show started.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The lighting is new in this shop.
Ebben az üzletben új a világítás.
They turned on the stage lighting.
Felkapcsolták a színpadi világítást.
Greșeală frecventă:
Often used as a mass noun: lighting is installed/changed (not usually lightings).
Sens
Lights and lighting equipment
Colocații
stage lighting |theatre lighting |event lighting |architectural lighting |lighting system |lighting rig |lighting fixtures |installed lighting |lighting controls |lighting budget
Sinonime
lights (Common and short; can mean individual lamps rather than the whole system.) | fixtures (Refers mainly to the installed units, not overall equipment.)
Antonime
blackout (A situation where lights are off or unavailable (especially in theatres/cities).)
Teme
home |work |arts_media
Definiție

lamps and equipment that give light

Lamps, fixtures, and other equipment used to provide light, especially in a building, event, or performance space.

SUBSTANTIV B2
4
Tipar de utilizare:
the lighting of [candle/fire]
The lighting of candles marked the start of the ceremony.
A gyertyák meggyújtása jelezte a szertartás kezdetét.
After the lighting of the fire, everyone gathered around to warm up.
A tűz meggyújtása után mindenki köré gyűlt, hogy megmelegedjen.
The manual explains the safe lighting of the grill.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The lighting of the candles was slow.
A gyertyák meggyújtása lassan ment.
Lighting a fire can be dangerous.
Tüzet gyújtani veszélyes lehet.
Greșeală frecventă:
More often expressed with the verb light (e.g., to light a candle) than with the noun lighting.
Sens
Act of lighting something
Colocații
the lighting of candles |the lighting of a fire |ceremonial lighting |lighting the candles |lighting a cigarette |lighting the grill
Sinonime
ignition (More technical; often used for engines or fuel.) | kindling (Usually refers to starting a fire with small sticks; not general.)
Antonime
extinguishing (Putting out a flame.) | snuffing out (Extinguishing a small flame, especially a candle.)
Teme
daily_life
Definiție

the action of making a flame or light start

The act of making something start to burn or start to give light, such as lighting a candle or lighting a fire.

Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
lighting
IPA
GB/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
US/lˈaɪtɪŋ/
Silabe și accent
light - ing (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (light)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
  • Base: lighting
  • Plural: lighting, lightings
Familie de cuvinte
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
Expresii

ambient lighting

1
/ˈæmbiənt lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

General background light

the main, general light in a room

Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • This room has ambient lighting.
  • Ambient lighting is not very bright.

artificial lighting

1
/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəl lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Light from lamps, not sun

light from lamps, not from the sun

Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • We use artificial lighting at night.
  • Artificial lighting is bright here.

emergency lighting

1
/ɪmˈɚd͡ʒənsi lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Backup lights in emergencies

backup lights for emergencies

Exemple
  • Emergency lighting came on when the power went out.
  • The inspector checked the emergency lighting in the stairwell.
  • Emergency lighting must be tested regularly.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • The emergency lighting works.
  • We need emergency lighting here.

mood lighting

1
/mˈud lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Soft light for a mood

soft light that creates a nice feeling

Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • We have mood lighting at home.
  • The mood lighting is warm.

natural lighting

1
/nˈæt͡ʃɚəl lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Light from the sun

light from the sun

Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • The room has natural lighting.
  • I like natural lighting for photos.

stage lighting

1
/stˈeɪd͡ʒ lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Lights used in performances

lights used for a concert or play

Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • The stage lighting is bright.
  • I like the stage lighting.

street lighting

1
/stɹˈit lˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Lights along roads

lights on streets at night

Exemple
  • 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
  • There is street lighting here.
  • The street lighting is broken.

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