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单词 flutter
释义

flutter

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verb

flut·​ter ˈflə-tər How to pronounce flutter (audio)
fluttered; fluttering; flutters

intransitive verb

1
: to flap the wings rapidly
butterflies fluttering among the flowers
2
a
: to move with quick wavering or flapping motions
a sail fluttering in the wind
b
: to vibrate in irregular spasms
his heart fluttered
3
: to move about or behave in an agitated aimless manner
She nervously fluttered around the office.

transitive verb

: to cause to flutter
The bird was fluttering its wings.
flutterer
ˈflə-tər-ər How to pronounce flutter (audio)
noun
fluttery
ˈflə-tər-ē How to pronounce flutter (audio)
adjective

flutter

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noun

1
: an act of fluttering
2
a
: a state of nervous confusion or excitement
b
: flurry, commotion
c
: abnormal spasmodic fluttering of a body part
treatment of atrial flutter
3
a
: a distortion in reproduced sound similar to but of a higher pitch than wow
b
: fluctuation in the brightness of a television image
4
: an unwanted oscillation (as of an aileron or a bridge) set up by natural forces
5
chiefly British : a small speculative venture or gamble

Synonyms

Verb

  • dance
  • dart
  • flick
  • flicker
  • flirt
  • flit
  • flitter
  • zip

Noun

  • burst
  • flare
  • flare-up
  • flash
  • flicker
  • flurry
  • outbreak
  • outburst
  • spurt
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Verb The bird was fluttering its wings. The bird's wings were fluttering. We watched the butterflies fluttering in the garden. Leaves fluttered to the ground. The breeze made the curtains flutter. The breeze fluttered the curtains. She fluttered her eyelashes at him. She nervously fluttered around the office. Noun With a flutter of wings, the birds settled into the nest. The flutter of the flame cast shadows on the ceiling. He was in a flutter until he found his keys. The news of her resignation caused quite a flutter. have a flutter on a horse in the second race See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Atop a simple ivory linen cloth, butterflies flutter on porcelain salad and dinner plates that set the table's palette. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2022 Another day, another Megan Thee Stallion manicure that makes our hearts flutter — this time literally. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 July 2022 This spring in the East Village, blue and yellow flags flutter in the breeze. New York Times, 3 June 2022 The Cup, for those whose hearts don’t flutter at its mere mention, is the giant silver chalice that is awarded each spring to the winner of the National Hockey League championship. Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 16 May 2022 The giant, two-toned sequins flutter in the wind and shimmer in the sun so that the piece changes dimensions throughout the day. Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2022 As the pages magically flutter open, the viewer is drawn into Future's world. Hattie Lindert, PEOPLE.com, 7 May 2022 One butterfly starts to flutter above our group of watchful eyes—then two, then three. Sunset Magazine, 12 May 2022 An elevated version of a classic T-shirt, the top features flutter sleeves and a curved hem. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
Noun
Down by the main building, a strange flutter of white came into focus: four big ducks waddled back and forth, squawking and distressed. Carter Sickels, Outside Online, 3 Sep. 2022 In the beauty world, equivalents include a complexion-enhancing nude lipstick; a mascara that delivers a natural but defined flutter, and shiny, healthy hair. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 23 July 2022 But if the blades are too thin, there’s a very real danger of aeroelastic flutter. Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 4 July 2022 Flags placed at thousands of headstones of veterans flutter in the wind as Taps was played after a three volley salute. Bill Roth, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2022 Medical experts say the early cardiac activity is not an actual heartbeat but rather an initial flutter of electric movement within cells in an embryo. Meg Kinnard, ajc, 27 Jan. 2022 Medical experts say the cardiac activity is not an actual heartbeat but rather an initial flutter of electric activity within cells in an embryo. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 13 Oct. 2021 Medical experts say the cardiac activity is not an actual heartbeat but rather an initial flutter of electric activity within cells in an embryo. BostonGlobe.com, 22 Sep. 2021 One wiggle of the wand provides s natural look, while two or more delivers unexpected drama to your flutter, sans flakes or clumps. The Editors, Town & Country, 31 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb and Noun

Middle English floteren to float, flutter, from Old English floterian, frequentative of flotian to float; akin to Old English flēotan to float — more at fleet

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1641, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

flutter 1 of 2

verb

flut·​ter ˈflə-tər How to pronounce flutter (audio)
fluttered; fluttering
1
: to move the wings rapidly without flying or in making short flights
Butterflies fluttered over the garden.
2
: to move with a quick flapping motion
Flags fluttered in the wind.
3
: to move about excitedly Salesclerks fluttered about the store.

flutter

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noun

1
: an act of moving or flapping quickly
a flutter of wings
2
: a state of excitement
The contestants were all in a flutter.

Medical Definition

flutter

noun

flut·​ter ˈflət-ər How to pronounce flutter (audio)
: an abnormal rapid spasmodic and usually rhythmic motion or contraction of a body part
diaphragmatic flutter
affected with ventricular flutter

flutter 1 of 2

noun

1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity the site saw a flutter of construction last month, but nothing's happening now

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • flurry
  • burst
  • flicker
  • flare
  • surge
  • outburst
  • spurt
  • increase
  • outbreak
  • flash
  • boost
  • renewal
  • recurrence
  • eruption
  • flare-up
  • rush
  • upturn
  • flood
  • explosion
  • recrudescence
  • commotion
  • upswing
  • spree
  • volley
  • pickup
  • paroxysm
  • binge
  • jag
  • epidemic
  • deluge
  • spate
  • furor
  • uproar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • calm
  • slump
  • doldrums
2
as in gamble
chiefly British a risky undertaking most people regard the lottery as a harmless flutter

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • gamble
  • venture
  • speculation
  • chance
  • throw
  • flyer
  • bet
  • adventure
  • flier
  • wager
  • hazard
  • stake
  • enterprise
  • crapshoot
  • liberty
  • long shot
  • play
  • dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • sure thing

flutter

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verb

1
as in to flit
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements a lonely butterfly fluttering across the lawn

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • flit
  • dart
  • dance
  • flicker
  • flick
  • fly
  • flitter
  • scurry
  • zip
  • flirt
  • wander
  • sail
  • speed
  • zing
  • scuttle
  • sprint
  • zoom
  • skip
  • roam
  • meander
  • skitter
  • dash
  • scamper
  • scud
  • ramble
  • shoot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • float
  • hang
  • hover
2
as in to flap
to move or cause to move with a striking motion fluttered my eyelashes as I struck up a conversation with the new guy at work

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • flap
  • flail
  • flicker
  • wave
  • whip
  • flop
  • flit
  • sway
  • thump
  • swing
  • flick
  • knock
  • beat
  • bang
  • throb
  • smack
  • pulse
  • oscillate
  • pound
  • palpitate
  • buffet
  • fan
  • undulate
  • batter
  • spank
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