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shimmer

UK //ˈʃɪmə(r)//US //ˈʃɪmər//

词源

源自中古英语 'schimeren',与古英语 'scīmrian'(闪烁)相关,可能受到古北欧语 'skīma'(闪光)的影响。

verb

❶ 指物体表面发出柔和、闪烁的光芒,通常是因为光线在移动或反射时产生微弱的波动效果。

“The lake shimmered in the moonlight.”

(湖面在月光下闪烁着微光。)

“Her dress shimmered with sequins as she danced.”

(她跳舞时,裙子上的亮片闪闪发光。)

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

noun

❶ 指物体表面发出的柔和、闪烁的光线或光泽,通常给人一种梦幻或轻盈的视觉效果。

“The shimmer of the ocean at sunset was breathtaking.”

(日落时海面的微光美得令人屏息。)

“Her makeup had a subtle shimmer that caught the light.”

(她的妆容带着一丝微光,在光线下闪闪发亮。)

同义词:glow, gleam, radiance, luster, sheen

常见短语

shimmer with — 指某物因某种特性或装饰而闪烁发光,常用于描述衣物、装饰品或自然景物。

“Her necklace shimmered with tiny diamonds.”

(她的项链因镶嵌的小钻石而闪闪发光。)