/'flʌdlaɪt; `flʌd,laɪt/
n (esp pl 尤作复数) large powerful light that produces a wide beam, used to light sports grounds, theatre stages, etc （运动场、舞台 等的）泛光灯, 强力照明灯
*a match played under floodlights在泛光灯下进行的比赛. =>illus at Association football 见Association football插图.

v (pt, pp floodlighted or floodlit / -lIt; -lIt/) [Tn usu passive 通常用于被动语态] light (sth) using floodlights 用泛光灯照亮（某物）
*The Acropolis is floodlit in the evenings. 夜晚泛光灯把卫城照得通亮.

n[C]
a very bright light that is used to light the outside of a building or sports ground at night
　The church was lit up by floodlights.
under floodlights
　The game will be played under floodlights.