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flickering

UK //ˈflɪkərɪŋ//US //ˈflɪkərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'flikeren',可能与古英语 'flicorian'(快速移动)有关,模仿快速闪烁的动作。

adjective

❶ 形容光线、火焰等快速而不规则地闪烁或忽明忽暗的状态,常给人不稳定或微弱的感觉。

“The flickering candlelight created a cozy atmosphere in the room.”

(闪烁的烛光在房间里营造出温馨的氛围。)

“The old TV screen kept flickering, making it hard to watch.”

(旧电视屏幕不停闪烁,让人难以观看。)

同义词:flashing, wavering, glittering, shimmering

verb

❶ 指光线或火焰快速而不规则地闪烁或忽明忽暗的动作,常用于描述不稳定的光源。

“The candle was flickering in the breeze.”

(蜡烛在微风中闪烁。)

“The lights in the old house kept flickering all night.”

(老房子里的灯整晚都在闪烁。)

同义词:flashing, wavering, glittering, shimmering

常见短语

flickering hope — 形容希望微弱且不稳定,随时可能消失的状态。

“Despite the setbacks, a flickering hope remained in her heart.”

(尽管遭遇挫折,她心中仍存有一丝微弱的希望。)

flickering light — 指忽明忽暗的光线,常用来形容不稳定或即将熄灭的光源。

“The only sign of life was a flickering light in the abandoned house.”

(废弃房屋里唯一有生命迹象的是一盏闪烁的灯。)