lamplight
lamplight — noun
1. the soft glow produced by a lamp, which stays within a limited area and is less
1.名詞B1
釋義
the soft glow produced by a lamp, which stays within a limited area and is less bright than overhead room lights
例句
Ravi was writing a letter by the warm lamplight on his desk.
collocation: by lamplight
The dim lamplight from the hallway was just enough for Hana to find her shoes.
collocation: dim lamplight
Priya preferred the soft lamplight of her reading lamp over the bright ceiling lights.
Kofi could see the old bookshelf in the gentle lamplight from the corner.
同義詞
- candlelight
also a soft indoor glow, but specifically from a candle rather than an electric lamp
- torchlight
the light from a torch or flashlight, usually less steady
用法筆記
Frequently used with prepositions 'by' or 'in' to describe activities done under lamp light (e.g. 'by lamplight', 'in the lamplight').
常見錯誤
❌She read the book under the lamplight.
✅She read the book by the lamplight.
💡'by lamplight' is the idiomatic prepositional phrase; 'under' is less natural.