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beacon

beacon

noun

Sử dụng:

80%

Tương ứng: signal light

Phát âm: /ˈbiːkən/

Ý nghĩa: A light or fire on a hill or tower used to guide ships or airplanes at night.

A beacon is a bright light placed in a high place to help people find their way. It is often used by ships or planes at night to avoid danger.

The ship saw a beacon on the hill.

Planes use beacons to find the airport.

Navigation Transport

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Từ Tương Tự:

lamp light signal flare lighthouse

noun

Sử dụng:

60%

Tương ứng: radio signal

Phát âm: /ˈbiːkən/

Ý nghĩa: A radio transmitter that sends signals to help airplanes or ships find their location.

In technology, a beacon is a device that sends radio signals. Pilots and sailors use these signals to know where they are and to find safe routes.

The pilot used the beacon to land safely.

Beacons send signals to navigation devices.

Technology Navigation

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radio signal device navigation airport ship pilot safety

Từ Tương Tự:

transmitter signal radar locator transmitter

noun

Sử dụng:

65%

Tương ứng: guiding light

Phát âm: /ˈbiːkən/

Ý nghĩa: Something or someone that gives hope or guidance in difficult times.

We use 'beacon' to talk about a person or thing that helps or inspires others, especially when things are hard. It means a sign of hope or help.

Her smile was a beacon of hope.

He became a beacon for young people.

Figurative Language Emotions

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hope guide help light inspiration support sign encouragement

Từ Tương Tự:

light guide symbol hope inspiration

noun

Sử dụng:

45%

Tương ứng: signal fire

Phát âm: /ˈbiːkən/

Ý nghĩa: A fire or light on a hill used in the past to send messages or warnings quickly over long distances.

Long ago, people used fires on hills called beacons to send signals or warnings to other places quickly. They were important before phones and radios.

They lit a beacon to warn the village.

Beacons were used to send messages fast.

History Communication

Nhãn:

fire signal warning message hill past history communication

Từ Tương Tự:

fire signal torch flare light

noun

Sử dụng:

35%

Tương ứng: wireless device

Phát âm: /ˈbiːkən/

Ý nghĩa: A Bluetooth or wireless device that sends signals to computers or phones to give information about location indoors.

In technology, a beacon is a small device that sends wireless signals to phones or computers inside buildings. It helps apps work better by knowing your exact location.

The store uses beacons to send offers to phones.

Beacons help apps know where you are inside.

Technology Wireless Communication

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