单词 | wink |
释义 | wink ![]() v. winked, wink·ing, winks v.intr. 1. To close and open the eyelid of one eye deliberately, as to convey a message, signal, or suggestion. 2. To close and open the eyelids of both eyes; blink. 3. To shine fitfully; twinkle: Harbor lights were winking in the distance. v.tr. 1. To close and open (an eye or the eyes) rapidly. 2. To signal or express by winking: winked his agreement. n. Phrasal Verbs: 1. a. The act of winking. b. A signal or hint conveyed by winking. 2. The very brief time required for a wink; an instant. 3. A quick closing and opening of the eyelids; a blink. 4. A gleam or twinkle. 5. Informal A brief period of sleep. wink at To pretend not to see: winked at corruption in the ministry. wink out To come to a close; end. [Middle English winken, to close one's eyes, from Old English wincian.] |
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