单词 | sparkle |
释义 | sparkle (spɑːʳkəl ) Word forms: sparkles , sparkling , sparkled 1. verb If something sparkles, it is clear and bright and shines with a lot of very small points of light. The jewels on her fingers sparkled. [VERB] His bright eyes sparkled. [VERB] ...the sparkling blue waters of the ocean. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: glitter, flash, spark, shine Sparkle is also a noun. ...the sparkle of coloured glass. 2. countable noun Sparkles are small points of light caused by light reflecting off a clear bright surface. ...sparkles of light. There was a sparkle in her eye that could not be hidden. Synonyms: glitter, flash, gleam, spark 3. verb Someone who sparkles is lively, intelligent, and witty. [approval] She sparkles with wit and charm. [VERB] They'd been dejected when he arrived, but now they sparkled with enthusiasm. [VERB with noun] Synonyms: be lively, be full of life, be bubbly, be ebullient Sparkle is also a noun. There was little sparkle in their performance. sparkling adjective He is sparkling and versatile in front of the camera. Synonyms: glittering, bright, glistening, flashing Synonyms: vibrant, lively, animated, vivacious 4. See also sparkling Collocations: add sparkle Mix a blinging jacket with jeans or shorts to add sparkle to your daywear. The Sun (2012) A very mild form of bleach used sparingly can add sparkle and also swells the hair a little. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Hair or face glitter can add sparkle. The Sun (2011) They will add sparkle to any outfit. The Sun (2012) These colours can be speckled or spiced up with added sparkle and are available in perfectly smooth or textured options. Times, Sunday Times (2009) On the other, while it's comfortable and relaxed to drive, it lacks sparkle. Times, Sunday Times In which case the tournament overall, though not lacking in interest nor a sense of dynamic power, has lacked sparkle and invention. Times, Sunday Times But the outer movements were very low on showmanship: the phrasing was unimaginative and the passagework lacked sparkle. Times, Sunday Times But that it lacked sparkle, panache, zing. Times, Sunday Times A league lacking sparkle on the field now had marquee names in the dugouts. Times, Sunday Times Sunlight sparkles on the rippled surface of the water, and it feels like paradise. Times, Sunday Times Sunlight sparkles on the top of the water. Times, Sunday Times Sunlight sparkles off the surf. Times, Sunday Times Sunlight sparkles on the water as retired couples potter about. Times, Sunday Times Dappled sunlight sparkles through hedges of hazel and hawthorn. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 闪闪发光 Japanese: 輝く |
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