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lighten (B2)

カタカナ: ライトゥン

IPA: /ˈlaɪtn/

To make something less serious, sad, or worrying. It can also refer to reducing weight or making a color brighter.

意味: 物事を深刻さや悲しみ、心配から解放して軽くすること。また、重さを減らしたり、色を明るくしたりすることにも使われます。

His cheerful attitude always manages to lighten the atmosphere in the office. — 彼の明るい態度は、いつもオフィスの雰囲気を和らげてくれる。
A good laugh can significantly lighten your worries. — 笑うことで、悩みがかなり軽くなることがある。

Japanese translations of Lighten:

lighten up (phrasal verb): To become less serious, worried, or angry. — "He needs to lighten up and enjoy himself more."
lighten the mood (collocation): To make a situation or atmosphere less tense or unhappy. — "Her jokes were intended to lighten the mood after the argument."
lighten the load (collocation): To reduce the amount of work or responsibility someone has. — "The new software should lighten the load for the accounting department."