light ray · CL: tiáo,道 dào · light · illumination · lighting (for a photograph)

guāng xiàn

g+uāng·1st tonex+iàn·4th tone

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Moths are attracted by light.

飞蛾被光线吸引。

Einstein predicted that the Sun's gravity would bend light.

爱因斯坦预测太阳的引力会弯曲光线。

There is insufficient light to take pictures.

拍照片光线不够亮。

The room lighting is sufficient.

室内的光线很充足。

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