单词	glitter
释义	glitter1 verbglitter2 noun glitterglit‧ter1 /ˈɡlɪtə $ -ər/ ●○○ verb [intransitive] Word Origin WORD ORIGINglitter1 Origin: 1300-1400 Old Norse glitra Verb Table VERB TABLE glitter Simple Form Present it glitters Present glitter Past it, they glittered Present perfect they have glittered it has glittered Past perfect it, they had glittered Future it, they will glitter Future perfect it, they will have glittered Continuous Form Present they are glittering it is glittering Past they were glittering it was glittering Present perfect they have been glittering it has been glittering Past perfect it, they had been glittering Future it, they will be glittering Future perfect it, they will have been glittering Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Fresh snow glittered in the morning light. Jewels glittered in the dim light of the cave. The chandelier glittered, its crystal teardrops like small golden suns. The frost glittered on the ground. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A graceful arc of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge glittered in the distance. The fat innkeeper was listening intently, his little black eyes glittering. The tiara had not glittered in Nicandra's wedding veil. Thesaurus THESAURUSto shine by reflecting light► sparkle/glitter if something sparkles, it shines with many small bright points when light is on it: · The sea sparkled in the sunlight.· Jewels glittered around her neck. ► gleam to shine by reflecting the light – used especially about smooth clean surfaces, or about someone’s eyes or teeth: · The sword’s blade gleamed.· a gleaming sports car· His blue eyes gleamed with amusement. ► glint to shine with quick flashes of light: · The knife glinted in the sunlight. ► glisten literary to shine – used about wet or oily surfaces. Used especially when saying that someone’s eyes are full of tears, or someone’s skin is covered in sweat: · As they were leaving, her eyes glistened with tears.· His forehead was glistening with sweat.· The wet chairs glistened in the afternoon sun. ► catch the light if something catches the light, it shines because it is reflecting light: · Her diamond ring caught the light. Longman Language Activatorto shine with small bright points of light► sparkle if something such as a jewel, water, or ice sparkles , it shines with many small, bright points of light, especially under the light: · She wore a diamond necklace, which sparkled in the light of the fire.· Dwayne's eyes sparkled as he laughed.· When the sun came up, the snow sparkled as if it were studded with millions of diamonds. ► twinkle if something such as a light, or a star twinkles , it shines in the dark or under the light with small points of light: · The lights of the town twinkled faintly in the distance.· Over her shoulder, the stars twinkled in the black sky. ► glitter if something such as a jewel, a star, or ice glitters , it shines attractively, especially under the light, with very bright, small points of light: · The frost glittered on the ground.· Jewels glittered in the dim light of the cave.· The chandelier glittered, its crystal teardrops like small golden suns. ► shimmer especially written to shine with a soft light that seems to move very slightly and very quickly up and down or from side to side: · When he moved, his silk green shirt shimmered.· The lake shimmered in the moonlight. ► glisten if something glistens , it shines because it is wet or oily and shines the light back from its surface: · The grey roofs glistened after the rain.glisten with: · When we finished the set, Katie's face was red and glistening with sweat. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a glittering career (=very successful, especially in sport or acting)· Winning the gold medal was the highlight of her glittering career. ► something shines/sparkles/glitters etc in the sunlight · His newly polished buttons glittered in the sunlight. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► sun · Veins of crystal ran through it, glittering in the sun.· At the top of the sky, everything glittered, the sun glinting off metal and concrete. 1to shine brightly with flashing points of light SYN  sparkle:  The river glittered in the sunlight.► see thesaurus at shine2if someone’s eyes glitter, they shine very brightly and show a particular strong emotionglitter with His blue eyes glittered with anger. glitter1 verbglitter2 noun glitterglitter2 noun [uncountable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES the glitter of her diamond necklace the glitter of L.A. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Beautiful auburn glitter at the bottom of the glass. He passed her with one sidelong glitter of let eyes, and left her shivering. His eyes had been rubbed a raw red by fatigue and cold and had a harried glitter. The glitter of the rhinestones was answered by the glitter of the diamond in her engagement ring. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a glittering career (=very successful, especially in sport or acting)· Winning the gold medal was the highlight of her glittering career. ► something shines/sparkles/glitters etc in the sunlight · His newly polished buttons glittered in the sunlight. 1brightness consisting of many flashing points of light:  the glitter of his gold cigarette case2literary a bright shining expression in someone’s eyes that shows a particular emotion SYN  gleam:  There was no mistaking the mocking glitter in his eyes.3the exciting attractive quality of a place or a way of life which is connected with rich or famous people:  The glamour and glitter of London was not for him.4very small pieces of shiny paper that are used for decoration—glittery adjective:  glittery earrings
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