lucent
lucent — 形容詞
1. describes something that gives off or reflects light so strongly that the object
發光；明亮
發出或反射強烈光線的
describes something that gives off or reflects light so strongly that the object itself seems to glow or shine — for example, a full moon on a clear night or a freshly polished metal surface catching the sun.
The lucent surface of the lake reflected the stars like a dark mirror.
湖面上明亮的波光像一面深色鏡子，映照著星空。
collocation: lucent surface
Hamza held up the lucent crystal, and tiny rainbows appeared on the walls.
Hamza 舉起那顆發亮的水晶，牆上便出現了細小的彩虹。
attributive use: lucent + noun
A lucent glow came from behind the thick velvet curtains of the old theatre.
古老劇院的厚重天鵝絨窗簾後方，透出一片明亮的光芒。
The stained-glass window cast a lucent pattern of colours across the stone floor.
彩色玻璃窗在石地板上投下了明亮的圖案。
用法筆記
Frequently used in literary or poetic writing rather than everyday speech. In casual conversation, words like 'bright,' 'shining,' or 'glowing' are far more common.
常見錯誤
2. describes something that is so pure and free of cloudiness that light passes thr
清澈；透明
光線容易穿透且清澈可見的
describes something that is so pure and free of cloudiness that light passes through it easily, allowing you to see through it clearly — for example, lucent spring water or the thin, clear ice on a frozen river.
The lucent water of the mountain stream was so clear that Ishaan could count every pebble.
山間溪流的水清澈透明，Ishaan 甚至能數清水底的每一顆小石子。
collocation: lucent water
Nellie polished the antique glass until it became perfectly lucent.
Nellie 把那塊古董玻璃擦得完全透明晶亮。
predicative use: became lucent
Lucent sheets of ice covered the pond like a smooth window into the water below.
池塘上覆蓋著一層透明的薄冰，像一面平滑的窗戶，能看到水下的景象。
Charlotte held the thin fabric up to the window; it was perfectly lucent.
Charlotte 把那塊薄布料舉到窗前；它完全透明清澈。
- translucent
much more common in everyday English; 'lucent' is largely restricted to literary or formal use
- transparent
describes something you can see through completely, not just light passing through
- clear
the most common word; suitable in all registers and contexts
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (GLOWING WITH LIGHT): sense 2 focuses on light passing THROUGH the object (transparency), whereas sense 1 focuses on light COMING FROM the object (emission or reflection). 'Translucent' is a much more common synonym for this sense.
常見錯誤
3. describes a gentle, warm brightness that is pleasant to look at and not harsh or
柔和；溫潤
光線柔和舒適、不刺眼的
describes a gentle, warm brightness that is pleasant to look at and not harsh or glaring — for example, the soft light of candles on a dinner table or the first glow of dawn before the sun fully rises.
A lucent glow spread across the horizon just before the sun came up.
太陽升起之前，柔和的光芒在天邊蔓延開來。
collocation: lucent glow
The oil lamp on the desk gave off a lucent light that made the room feel warm and calm.
書桌上的油燈散發出柔和溫暖的光芒，讓整個房間感覺寧靜。
describing a soft, pleasant light source
Lucent fairy lights hung across the garden, flickering gently in the evening breeze.
花園裡掛著一串串柔和的小燈，在晚風中輕輕閃爍。
Élise watched the lucent flames of the fireplace dance behind the glass screen.
Élise 望著壁爐裡柔和跳動的火焰，在玻璃屏風後翩翩起舞。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (GLOWING WITH LIGHT): sense 3 specifically adds a quality of softness and gentleness that sense 1 does not require. A 'lucent' glow in sense 3 is always described as pleasing and mild, whereas sense 1 can describe any strong glow regardless of whether it feels soft.