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灯
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Chuandeng Lu (Record of the Transmission of the Lamp, 1004 CE Buddhist scripture)
to turn the lights off
Idiomatic expression
precarious situation; precarious state
Proverb
it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London
to turn on an electric light; to switch on a light
Idiomatic expression
to sing someone's praises; to give someone a boost; to carry a lantern
blackout (to prevent being seen by enemy aircraft during a nighttime air raid)
Idiomatic expression
to flash before one's eyes (of memories, etc.)
lighted lamp (or candle, etc.) provided as a religious offering
Idiomatic expression
to lead a stingy life; to scrimp and save; to pinch pennies; to light one's (finger)nails (instead of a candle)
