| 单词 | spangle |
| 释义 | spangle (once / 2554 pages) nv Do you like your outfits to have flair? A little sparkle? Then you're probably a fan of spangles, or small, shiny decorative things like sequins. Vegas showgirls and beauty queens know all about spangle. Their outfits are usually covered in the sequins, crystals, golden beads and sparkly frills that are all considered kinds of spangles. And if you want to use spangle as a verb, go right ahead — as in, "all that glitter certainly makes those showgirls spangle up on stage." WORD FAMILYspangle: spangled, spangles, spangling, spangly USAGE EXAMPLESShe will sing hits, she will wear spangles — and she will be nervous. Washington Post(Dec 08, 2016) Franklin’s “Star Spangled Banner” clocked in at 4-minutes, 35 seconds on Thursday. Seattle Times(Nov 25, 2016) These are silk button spangle galls, and each has a minute larva inside, which will develop during winter. The Guardian(Nov 19, 2016) 1n adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing Syn|Hyper diamante, sequin adornment a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness 2v decorate with spangles the star- spangled banner Syn|Hyper bespangle adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. 3v glitter as if covered with spangles Hyper gleam, glint, glisten, glitter, shine be shiny, as if wet |
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