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beacon

英 ['biːk(ə)n] 美['bikən]
  • n. 灯塔,信号浮标;烽火;指路明灯
  • vt. 照亮,指引
  • vi. 像灯塔般照耀

英英释意


1. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
3. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships