Beam
01
梁, 横梁
a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building
例子
The construction workers carefully lifted the steel beam into place, securing it to the framework of the building.
建筑工人小心翼翼地将钢梁吊装到位，将其固定在建筑物的框架上。
The ancient castle 's stone beams had withstood centuries of wear and tear, a testament to their durability.
古老城堡的石梁经受住了几个世纪的磨损，证明了它们的耐用性。
02
幸福的光芒, 灿烂的宽阔笑容
a broad, radiant smile showing joy or pleasure
例子
She greeted him with a beam of pure happiness.
她用一道纯粹幸福的光芒向他打招呼。
His face broke into a proud beam.
他的脸上绽放出骄傲的灿烂笑容。
03
光束, 连音线
a horizontal line used in musical notation to connect two or more adjacent notes of the same value, indicating that they should be played as a single, continuous sound
例子
The eighth notes were joined by a single beam.
八分音符由一根横梁连接。
The composer used beams to group the melody's rhythm.
作曲家使用连音线来分组旋律的节奏。
04
波束, 光束
a narrow, directed signal, such as a radio or radar beam, used to guide aircraft or ships, especially in poor visibility
例子
The pilot followed the landing beam to the runway.
飞行员跟随着陆波束到达跑道。
A radio beam guided the plane through the fog.
无线电波束引导飞机穿过了雾。
05
光束, 光线
a directed shaft of light, typically emanating from a source like a beacon
例子
The lighthouse sent out a bright beam that guided ships safely to shore.
灯塔发出了一道明亮的光束，引导船只安全靠岸。
She stood under the moonlight, bathed in the beam from the streetlamp.
她站在月光下，沐浴在街灯的光束中。
06
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation, such as light or radio waves
例子
A beam of X-rays passed through the sample.
The radio telescope detected a narrow beam from the distant pulsar.
07
横梁, 平衡木
a narrow, elevated equipment typically covered in padded material, used by gymnasts for performing balance routines and acrobatic skills
例子
During practice, she focused on perfecting her balance and precision on the beam.
在练习期间，她专注于完善她在平衡木上的平衡和精确度。
The beam's padded surface provides cushioning for landings and support during routines.
平衡木的软垫表面为着陆提供缓冲，并在常规动作中提供支撑。
08
船宽, 宽度
the widest part of a ship's side, viewed from above or across
例子
The lifeboats were stored along the beam.
救生艇被存放在船舷旁边。
Waves crashed against the ship 's beam.
波浪拍打着船的 船舷。
09
the width of a vessel at its widest point
例子
The vessel has a beam of 12 meters.
Ship stability depends on the beam amidships.
to beam
01
发光, 笑容满面
to smile joyfully in an obvious way
Intransitive
例子
The little girl beamed with delight when she unwrapped her birthday present.
小女孩打开生日礼物时，高兴得笑容满面。
The proud parents beamed as they watched their child receive an award on stage.
骄傲的父母看着他们的孩子在舞台上领奖时满面笑容。
02
发光, 闪耀
to show an emotion with a joyful smile
Transitive: to beam an emotion
例子
He beamed his pride as he watched his daughter receive her diploma.
他看着女儿接过毕业证书时，骄傲地微笑着。
The teacher beamed encouragement at her students during the performance.
老师在表演期间向她的学生们洋溢着鼓励。
03
照耀, 发光
to emit light, like the sun or a light source
Intransitive
例子
The morning sun began to beam through the windows.
早晨的太阳开始透过窗户照射进来。
The stage lights beamed brightly during the performance.
表演期间，舞台灯光明亮地照射着。
04
播送, 发射
to transmit radio or television signals in a particular direction with the help of electronic equipment
Transitive: to beam a signal somewhere
例子
The radio station beams its signal across the city, reaching listeners far and wide.
广播电台将其信号发射到整个城市，触达远近的听众。
The television station beams its programs to households across the country.
电视台将其节目播送到全国各地的家庭。
