Word · Frequency #33488
enlightening
/enˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
adjective
有启发性的；启迪的
Serving to enlighten; giving insight or understanding.
- 1.
Serving to enlighten.
启发性的；使人领悟的
启发性的；使人领悟的；有启发作用的；使人领悟的
In use
The documentary about ocean pollution was very enlightening.
I had an enlightening conversation with my professor about career choices.
Reading that book was an enlightening experience that changed my perspective.
it is enlightening to do sth
主语从句结构，it作形式主语。
It was enlightening to hear her perspective on the issue.
听取她对这问题的看法很有启发。
find sth enlightening
find + 宾语 + 形容词作宾补。
Many readers find this book enlightening.
许多读者觉得这本书很有启发。
a/an enlightening + noun
We had an enlightening conversation about history.
我们进行了一次关于历史的有启发性的谈话。
Common mistakes
The speech was very enlightened.The speech was very enlightening.
enlightened意为'开明的'，enlightening意为'有启发作用的'，形容演讲应用enlightening。
He is very enlightening in class.His classes are very enlightening.
enlightening是形容词，通常修饰事物（如讲座、书籍），不直接修饰人。应改为修饰课程。
Connections
Confusing words
- illuminating
- 启发的，照亮的 · illuminating侧重提供清晰理解或照亮，enlightening侧重使人领悟、增长知识
- instructive
- 有教育意义的 · instructive强调直接教导，enlightening强调启发思考
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用于描述事物具有启发作用，如an enlightening experience或The lecture was enlightening.
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