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glitter

UK //ˈɡlɪtə(r)//US //ˈɡlɪtər//

词源

源自中古英语 gliteren,与古挪威语 glitra(闪烁)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根。

noun

❶ 指细小闪亮的发光颗粒或装饰物,常用于装饰或艺术创作中,能反射光线产生闪烁效果。

“The dress was covered in silver glitter.”

(这条裙子上缀满了银色亮片。)

“Children love playing with glitter during arts and crafts.”

(孩子们做手工时特别喜欢玩闪粉。)

❶ 比喻引人注目的华丽外表或魅力,常暗示这种吸引力可能是肤浅或短暂的。

“The glitter of fame often hides loneliness.”

(名声的光环下常常隐藏着孤独。)

“He was attracted by the glitter of the big city.”

(他被大都市的繁华表象所吸引。)

同义词:sparkle, shine, glint, glisten, twinkle

verb

❶ 指物体表面反射光线而闪闪发亮,产生细小的闪光点。

“The snow glittered in the sunlight.”

(雪地在阳光下闪闪发亮。)

“Her eyes glittered with excitement.”

(她的眼睛因兴奋而闪闪发亮。)

同义词:sparkle, shine, gleam, glisten, twinkle

常见短语

all that glitters is not gold — 谚语,意为外表光鲜亮丽的事物未必真有价值,提醒人们不要被表象迷惑。

“The luxurious lifestyle looked appealing, but as they say, all that glitters is not gold.”

(这种奢侈的生活方式看起来很诱人,但俗话说,发光的未必都是金子。)