lamp与light这两个名词均有“灯”之意。
lamp : 通常指以油、气或电为能源的照明设备,一般有罩。
- an electric/oil/gas lamp
电/油/煤气灯 - a street lamp
路灯 - a table/bedside lamp
台/床头灯
light : 普通用词,含义广泛。泛指一切供照明的灯,多指电灯。
- Could you switch/turn the light on/off, please?
请把灯打开/关上好吗? - She could see the city lights in the distance.
她能够看到远处城市的灯光。 - As the lights went down, the audience grew quiet.
灯熄灭后,观众们开始安静下来。 - My front bike light isn't working.
我的自行车前灯不亮了。