lamplight

lamplight — 名詞

1. the soft glow produced by a lamp, which stays within a limited area and is less

1.名詞B1
釋義

燈光

燈泡發出的柔和光線

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.

Ravi 在書桌溫暖的燈光下寫信。

collocation: by lamplight

The dim lamplight from the hallway was just enough for Hana to find her shoes.

走廊昏暗的燈光剛好讓 Hana 找到她的鞋子。

collocation: dim lamplight

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

反義詞
  • daylight

    natural sunlight, which is much brighter and covers a wider area

  • darkness

    absence of any light

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.