好词典

sparkle

UK //ˈspɑː.kəl//US //ˈspɑːr.kəl//

词源

源自中古英语 'sparklen',可能与古英语 'spearca'(火花)有关。

verb

❶ 指物体因反射光线而闪烁或发亮,常用于描述星星、珠宝或水面等。

“The diamond sparkled under the bright lights.”

(钻石在明亮的灯光下闪闪发光。)

“Her eyes sparkled with excitement.”

(她的眼睛因兴奋而闪闪发亮。)

❶ 指人或事物表现出活力、魅力或智慧,常用于形容人的性格或表现。

“Her personality sparkles with charm.”

(她的个性充满魅力。)

“The performance sparkled with energy.”

(表演充满活力。)

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

noun

❶ 指闪烁的光或亮光,常用于描述微小的闪光点或光芒。

“The sparkle of the stars filled the night sky.”

(星星的闪烁布满了夜空。)

“There was a sparkle in her eyes when she talked about her dream.”

(当她谈论梦想时,她的眼中闪烁着光芒。)

❶ 指活力、魅力或智慧的表现,常用于形容人或事物的特质。

“She added sparkle to the event with her presence.”

(她的出现为活动增添了活力。)

“The play lacked sparkle and energy.”

(这部戏缺乏活力和魅力。)

同义词:glitter, shine, twinkle, gleam, radiance

常见短语

sparkle with — 表示某物或某人因某种特质而显得闪亮或充满活力。

“Her dress sparkled with sequins.”

(她的裙子因亮片而闪闪发光。)

lose its sparkle — 指某事物失去原有的魅力或吸引力。

“After years of use, the ring lost its sparkle.”

(经过多年使用,戒指失去了光泽。)