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blushing

UK //ˈblʌʃɪŋ//US //ˈblʌʃɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'blushen',与古英语 'blyscan'(变红)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 形容因害羞、尴尬或情绪激动而脸红的,通常指脸颊泛红的状态。

“She was blushing when he complimented her dress.”

(当他称赞她的裙子时,她的脸红了。)

“The blushing bride looked beautiful in her white gown.”

(那位脸颊泛红的新娘穿着白色礼服显得格外美丽。)

同义词:flushed, red-faced, rosy

noun

❶ 指因情绪波动导致的脸红现象,常见于害羞或紧张时。

“Her blushing gave away how nervous she was.”

(她的脸红暴露了她的紧张。)

“A sudden blushing came over his face when he saw her.”

(当他看到她时,脸上突然泛起红晕。)

同义词:flush, reddening, rosiness

常见短语

blushing bride — 形容婚礼上因幸福或害羞而脸红的新娘,带有浪漫和甜蜜的意味。

“The blushing bride walked down the aisle with a smile.”

(那位脸颊泛红的新娘微笑着走过红毯。)