The Open Dictionary

enlightenment

noun

UK/ɪnˈlaɪ.tᵊn.mənt/
US/ɪnˈlaɪ.t̬ᵊn.mənt/

Definitions of enlightenment noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    the state of understanding or gaining knowledge about something

    领悟；启发；开导

    • Could you offer some insight into what has occurred?

      你能提供一些对所发生事情的见解吗？

    • After years of research, he finally had a new enlightenment on the mystery.

      经过多年的研究，他终于对这个谜团有了新的领悟。

    • The lecture provided a lot of enlightenment and helped me see things from a new perspective.

      这场讲座提供了很多启发，帮助我从新的角度看待事物。

  2. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    in Hinduism and Buddhism, the highest spiritual state of understanding that can be achieved

    （印度教和佛教中的）般若；智慧；觉悟

    • Through meditation, he sought to achieve spiritual enlightenment.

      通过冥想，他寻求达到精神上的觉悟。

    • The master dedicated his life to helping others attain enlightenment.

      这位大师毕生致力于帮助他人获得觉悟。

    • According to Buddhist teachings, enlightenment is the path to liberation from all suffering.

      根据佛教教义，觉悟是从一切苦难中解脱的道路。