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glimmer

释义

glimmer

noun countable

UK /ˈɡlɪmə(r)/

Word Forms

singular	glimmer
plural	glimmers

1
a soft weak light that is not steady
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
2
a very slight feeling or look that is not easily noticed
There was a glimmer of amusement in his eyes.
Synonyms and related words
Signs of emotions
trace
gleam
glitter

glimmer

noun countable

US /ˈɡlɪmər/

Word Forms

singular	glimmer
plural	glimmers

1
a soft weak light that is not steady
Synonyms and related words
General words for light and brightness
light
flash
gleam
2
a very slight feeling or look that is not easily noticed
There was a glimmer of amusement in his eyes.
Synonyms and related words
Signs of emotions
trace
gleam
glitter

glimmer

verb intransitive

UK /ˈɡlɪmə(r)/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	glimmer
he/she/it	glimmers
present participle	glimmering
past tense	glimmered
past participle	glimmered

1
to shine with a soft weak light that is not steady
Camp fires glimmered in the distance.
Synonyms and related words
To shine, glow or give off light
shine
glow
flash
2
literaryif a feeling glimmers in your eyes or on your face, it shows there slightly
Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
clear
crease
creep

glimmer

verb intransitive

US /ˈɡlɪmər/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	glimmer
he/she/it	glimmers
present participle	glimmering
past tense	glimmered
past participle	glimmered

1
to shine with a soft weak light that is not steady
Camp fires glimmered in the distance.
Synonyms and related words
To shine, glow or give off light
shine
glow
flash
2
literaryif a feeling glimmers in your eyes or on your face, it shows there slightly
Synonyms and related words
To show, or to be expressed in the face or eyes
clear
crease
creep

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