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glowing

UK //ˈɡləʊɪŋ//US //ˈɡloʊɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'glowe',与古英语 'glōwan'(发光)相关,可能源自原始日耳曼语词根,意为‘发光’或‘燃烧’

adjective

❶ 形容物体发出柔和或温暖的光,通常指光线不刺眼且令人感到舒适的状态。

“The glowing embers of the fire kept us warm all night.”

(发光的余烬让我们整晚都保持温暖。)

“She held a glowing lantern in the dark hallway.”

(她在黑暗的走廊里提着一盏发光的灯笼。)

❶ 形容人因健康、幸福或兴奋而容光焕发,通常指面部表情或整体状态。

“She had a glowing complexion after her vacation.”

(度假回来后,她的肤色容光焕发。)

“The bride was glowing with happiness on her wedding day.”

(新娘在婚礼当天幸福得容光焕发。)

同义词:radiant, shining, bright, luminous, beaming

常见短语

glowing review — 指对某事物极为积极的评价或赞扬,通常表示高度认可。

“The new restaurant received glowing reviews from food critics.”

(这家新餐厅获得了美食评论家的高度评价。)

glowing with pride — 形容某人因成就或某事感到非常自豪,情绪外显的状态。

“The coach was glowing with pride after his team won the championship.”

(教练在球队赢得冠军后自豪得容光焕发。)