lightening

名词 lightening:

1. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
2. changing to a lighter color
   同义词：whitening

动词 lighten:

1. make more cheerful
   同义词：lighten, lighten up, buoy up
2. reduce the weight on; make lighter
   同义词：lighten
3. become more cheerful
   同义词：lighten, lighten up, buoy up
4. make lighter or brighter
   同义词：brighten, lighten up, lighten
5. become brighter
   同义词：brighten, lighten
6. become lighter
   同义词：lighten, lighten up
7. alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
   同义词：relieve, lighten

1. Lightening is usually accompanied by thunder.
   闪电总与雷鸣相伴。
2. Heavy rain came on the heels of the lightening.
   大雨紧跟着闪电而来。