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gleam

释义

gleam

noun countable

UK /ɡliːm/

Word Forms

singular	gleam
plural	gleams

1
a bright light reflected from something
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
2
a look of emotion or excitement in someone’s eyes
There was an evil gleam in his eye as he spoke.
Synonyms and related words
Signs of emotions
trace
gleam
glitter

phrases

a gleam in someone’s eye

gleam

noun countable

US /ɡlim/

Word Forms

singular	gleam
plural	gleams

1
a bright light reflected from something
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
2
a look of emotion or excitement in someone’s eyes
There was an evil gleam in his eye as he spoke.
Synonyms and related words
Signs of emotions
trace
gleam
glitter

phrases

a gleam in someone’s eye

gleam

verb intransitive

UK /ɡliːm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	gleam
he/she/it	gleams
present participle	gleaming
past tense	gleamed
past participle	gleamed

1
to shine brightly
Her car gleamed in the sunshine.
Synonyms and related words
To shine, glow or give off light
shine
glow
flash
2
if your eyes gleam, you look excited or happy
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become happy or happier
rejoice in
brighten
treasure
1. 2a
  if a feeling or emotion gleams in your eyes, you express it with your eyes
  Synonyms and related words
  To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
  clear
  crease
  creep

gleam

verb intransitive

US /ɡlim/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	gleam
he/she/it	gleams
present participle	gleaming
past tense	gleamed
past participle	gleamed

1
to shine brightly
Her car gleamed in the sunshine.
Synonyms and related words
To shine, glow or give off light
shine
glow
flash
2
if your eyes gleam, you look excited or happy
Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become happy or happier
rejoice in
brighten
treasure
1. 2a
  if a feeling or emotion gleams in your eyes, you express it with your eyes
  Synonyms and related words
  To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
  clear
  crease
  creep

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