“使某物生辉”常见的英文表达有 “add luster/brilliance to something” 或 “bring luster/brilliance to something” ,也可用 “enliven something” (侧重于让某物更有活力、更生动) 、“gladden something (with a touch of splendor)” (带点华丽色彩地让某物令人欣喜) 等表达,具体使用哪个可根据语境和表达习惯来选择。例如:
The new decorations add luster to the room.(新的装饰让这个房间生辉。)
The artist's unique style brings brilliance to his paintings.(这位艺术家独特的风格让他的画作生辉。 )