| 单词 | streak |
| 释义 | streak (striːk ) Word forms: streaks , streaking , streaked 1. countable noun A streak is a long stripe or mark on a surface which contrasts with the surface because it is a different colour. There are these dark streaks on the surface of the moon. The flames begin as a few streaks of red against the pale brown of the walls. Synonyms: band, line, strip, stroke 2. verb If something streaks a surface, it makes long stripes or marks on the surface. Rain had begun to streak the window-panes. [VERB noun] Fine shades of grey streaked his dark hair. [VERB noun] His face was pale and streaked with dirt. [be VERB-ed + with] Synonyms: fleck, smear, daub, band -streaked combining form in adjective Her bare feet were dirt-streaked and cracked with cold. ...soot-streaked silver trains. 3. countable noun [usually singular] If someone has a streak of a particular type of behaviour, they sometimes behave in that way. We're both alike–there is a streak of madness in us both. He's still got a mean streak. Synonyms: trace, touch, element, strain 4. verb If something or someone streaks somewhere, they move there very quickly. A meteorite streaked across the sky. [VERB preposition/adverb] He got a near perfect start, streaking away from the pack. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: speed, fly, tear, sweep 5. countable noun [adjective NOUN] A winning streak or a lucky streak is a continuous series of successes, for example in gambling or sport. A losing streak or an unlucky streak is a series of failures or losses. The casinos had better watch out since I'm obviously on a lucky streak! ...a losing streak that had extended back to June 1. Idioms: talk a blue streak [US] to talk a lot and very fast Although I'm usually shy, that night I talked a blue streak from the moment I arrived at the party. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: competitive streak Your lightning reactions and competitive streak will ensure you're on the ball. The Sun (2015) She was just beginning to show her competitive streak and her will to accomplish. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He recommends keeping your competitive streak in check. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He is a very kind bloke, but when he steps on to the pitch he has that mean streak about him. Times, Sunday Times (2007) For I did once upon a time have a very mean streak. Times, Sunday Times (2011) I ended it because he had a mean streak and was always putting me down. The Sun (2010) He could take your head off if he wanted, and he did have that nasty streak. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But he has a nasty streak that shows when he doesn't get his own way. The Sun (2015) He was a music-hall turn with a nasty streak. ARE YOU TALKING TO ME?: A Life Through the Movies (2004) But surely losing one's rebellious streak to the passing of time is something we must all face. Times, Sunday Times (2007) People round these parts have long had a rebellious streak. Times, Sunday Times (2012) She admits to a rebellious streak. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This brings out your stubborn streak, so is surprisingly challenging. Times, Sunday Times (2009) That stubborn streak is in evidence on the pitch. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Right from the beginning you can spot the stubborn streak. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The hallmark of his unbeaten streak has always been the strength of his finish. The Sun This has coincided with his unbeaten streak of more than 100 games. Times,Sunday Times They finished the season midtable but are now riding high after starting this campaign with an incredible 15-game unbeaten streak. The Sun But they did not only appreciate the unbeaten streak and the fact that he started accumulating national records. Times, Sunday Times From 1997 to 2004 the womens team had a 74 game home unbeaten streak. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Her father was a property developer with a violent streak. Times, Sunday Times Instead, the quiet loner was set on revenge - and was about to reveal a previously hidden violent streak. The Sun However, he was also a domineering, dictatorial captain with a violent streak. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Instead, they are people with a violent streak. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was unpopular with the other nobles and had a mean and violent streak, aggravated by a drinking problem. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They hoped that the discipline and endurance required might curb his natural wild streak. Times, Sunday Times There was a wild streak too - it shook her characters, dosed them with pleasure and risk - and an impish humour which enlivened the plots. Times, Sunday Times He comes with a wild streak that would scare the life out of some coaches. Times, Sunday Times An unsettled upbringing may explain the player's wild streak. The Sun Of course, the recipes below will all work with cultivated mushrooms, but something with a bit of a wild streak will invariably add to the experience. Times, Sunday Times Then came a long winless streak, followed by a recovery, and then a relapse. Times,Sunday Times It sealed the end of his eight-month reign after a seven-game winless streak. The Sun Seven more came this weekend during this win, ending a seven-game winless streak at their own stadium. The Sun And the positive result ended their seven-match winless streak. The Sun An eight-game winless streak (071) effectively put an end to his tenure. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Perspective Woods has more important thoughts than continuing his winning streak. Times, Sunday Times (2008) As soon as he realised he'd hit a winning streak he placed as many bets as the site would allow. The Sun (2012) When you're on a winning streak, it transmits to the horse and it runs faster for you. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Now we need to go on a winning streak, I would say. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Translations: Chinese: 条纹 Japanese: 筋 |
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