beam
[bi:m] noun countable
LINE 线
■a line of light that shines from a bright object 光线；光束；光柱•We could just pick out the path in the weak beam of the UK usuallytorch/ USflashlight.我们借着手电筒微弱的光线，仅能勉强认清路。 •The rabbit stopped, mesmerized by the beam of the car's headlights.兔子被汽车车前大灯射出的光束迷住了眼，停了下来。 ⇒ See also moonbeam;sunbeam
■a line of radiation or particles flowing in one direction （定向发出的）射束，粒子流•a laser beam雷射光束 •an electron beam电波
[bi:m] noun countable
WOOD 木头
■a long thick piece of wood, metal or concrete, especially used to support weight in a building or other structure （尤指支撑建筑物或其他结构的）梁，桁架，栋梁•The sitting room had exposed wooden beams.客厅顶上的木梁露出来了。 the beam
■in the sport of women's gymnastics , a wooden bar on which the competitors balance and perform movements （女子体操运动中的）平衡木
[bi:m] verb
SMILE 微笑
intransitive
■to smile with obvious pleasure 高兴的微笑，眉开眼笑•She beamed with delight/pleasure at his remarks.她听完他的话，高兴得眉开眼笑。 •The child beamed at his teacher as he received the award.那个孩子在领奖时对他的老师报以微笑。 •[+ speech] "I'm so pleased to see you, " he beamed (= said as he smiled).“很高兴见到你，”他微笑着说。
[bi:m] verb
SEND OUT 发送
intransitive or transitive
■to send out a beam of light, or an electrical or radio signal, etc. 辐射；发光；闪光；发射电波；播送•The midday sun beamed (= shone brightly) down on the boat as it drifted along.正午的阳光照在缓缓漂动的船上。 •The concert was beamed (= broadcast) by satellite all over the world.演唱会经卫星转播到世界各地。 |