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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。
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。)
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。)
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。)