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 ir·ra·di·ate /ɪˈrediˌet/
 (vt.)照耀,使燦爛,使明白(vi.)發光,變燦爛

 ir·ra·di·ate /ɪrˈedɪˌet/ 及物動詞
 照射

 Ir·ra·di·ate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Irradiated p. pr. & vb. n. Irradiating ]
 1. To throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster.
    Thy smile irradiates yon blue fields.   --Sir W. Jones.
 2. To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate; as, to irradiate the mind.
 3. To animate by heat or light.
 4. To radiate, shed, or diffuse.
    A splendid façade, . . . irradiating hospitality.   --H. James.
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 ir·ra·di·ate, v. i. To emit rays; to shine.

 ir·ra·di·ate a.  Illuminated; irradiated.
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 irradiate
      v 1: give spiritual insight to; in religion [syn: enlighten]
      2: cast rays of light upon
      3: expose to radiation; "irradiate food" [syn: ray]