Alight
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British pronunciation/ɐlˈa‍ɪt/
American pronunciation/əˈɫaɪt/

Definice a Význam "alight"

to alight
01

přistát, usednout

to settle or land on a surface, often referring to a bird or insect
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As the sun set, fireflies began to alight on the branches, filling the forest with their gentle glow.
Když slunce zapadlo, světlušky začaly usedat na větve, naplňující les svým jemným světlem.
A butterfly alighted on the petals of the rose, its delicate wings shimmering in the sunlight.
Motýl přistál na okvětních plátcích růže, jeho jemná křídla se třpytila na slunci.
02

sestoupit, vystoupit

to get off or out of a vehicle or conveyance, especially after a journey
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They alighted from the bus at the next stop.
Vystoupili z autobusu na další zastávce.
She alighted gracefully from the carriage.
Sestoupila elegantně z kočáru.
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The pile of dry leaves was quickly set alight.
His shirt caught alight while cooking.
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shining brightly with light

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The night sky was alight with stars.
The room was alight with soft candlelight.
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