to lighten up
[phrase form: lighten]
01
照亮, 使明亮
to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials
例子
Painting the walls a lighter color will lighten up the room and make it feel more spacious.
把墙壁涂成较浅的颜色会照亮房间，使其感觉更宽敞。
Adding more lamps and windows will lighten up the space and make it feel less dark and dreary.
添加更多的灯和窗户会照亮空间，使其感觉不那么黑暗和沉闷。
02
变亮, 变得明亮
to become brighter and less gloomy
例子
The sky is lightening up as the sun begins to rise over the horizon.
随着太阳开始在地平线上升起，天空逐渐变亮。
The room lightens up as the curtains are pulled open, letting in the morning sun.
当窗帘拉开时，房间亮了起来，让早晨的阳光照进来。
03
放松, 别太认真
to relax and take things less seriously
例子
Take a deep breath and lighten up – you're worrying too much.
深呼吸，放松一下 – 你担心得太多了。
Let 's not dwell on the past; just lighten up and enjoy the moment.
我们不要纠结于过去；只要放松心情，享受当下。
04
使高兴, 缓解紧张
to help someone feel more cheerful and less stressed
例子
She cracked a joke to lighten up the mood and ease the tension.
她讲了个笑话来活跃气氛，缓解紧张。
His playful banter helped to lighten the atmosphere up and make everyone feel more at ease.
他 playful 的玩笑有助于缓解气氛，让每个人都感到更轻松。
