
rippling
词源
源自中古英语'ripplen',可能模仿水波运动的声音,与古诺尔斯语'hrip'(震动)有关。
adjective
❶ 形容水面或类似表面因受到外力而呈现波纹状起伏的样子,也可比喻声音或动作的连续波动。
“The pond was calm except for the rippling water where the duck swam.”
(池塘一片平静,只有鸭子游过的地方泛起涟漪。)
“She loved the sound of rippling laughter coming from the children playing.”
(她喜欢听孩子们玩耍时传来的阵阵欢笑声。)
noun
❶ 指水面或其他表面上形成的波纹状运动或效果,也可指连续传播的影响或感觉。
“The rippling of the lake's surface was caused by the gentle breeze.”
(湖面的波纹是由微风引起的。)
“A single pebble created ripplings that spread across the entire pond.”
(一颗小石子激起的涟漪扩散到整个池塘。)
常见短语
rippling effect — 指一个行动或事件引发的一系列连锁反应,就像水面的涟漪一样向外扩散。
“The new policy had a rippling effect on the entire industry.”
(这项新政策对整个行业产生了连锁反应。)
rippling muscles — 形容肌肉在运动或紧绷时呈现出的流畅起伏的线条,通常表示良好的身体状态。
“The athlete's rippling muscles were clearly visible as he ran.”
(运动员跑步时,肌肉的起伏线条清晰可见。)