| 单词 | glint |
| 释义 | glint (glɪnt ) Word forms: glints , glinting , glinted 1. verb If something glints, it produces or reflects a quick flash of light. [written] The sea glinted in the sun. [VERB] Sunlight glinted on his spectacles. [VERB + on] ...the glinting ripples of water. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: gleam, flash, shine, sparkle 2. countable noun A glint is a quick flash of light. [written] ...a glint of silver. [+ of] ...glints of sunlight. [+ of] Synonyms: gleam, flash, shine, sparkle 3. verb If someone's eyes glint, they shine and express a particular emotion. [written] Her eyes glinted wildly. [VERB] A mischievous spark glinted in his eyes. [VERB] 4. singular noun A glint in someone's eyes is a brightness that expresses a particular emotion. He came up to me with the glint of triumph in his eye. Collocations: mischievous glint Beyond the boyish, mischievous glint in his eye and tanned features that remain youthful at the age of 50, remains the more contentious issue of his character. Times, Sunday Times His impish face took on a mischievous glint as he began to enthuse about deadly snakes; halfway through, he was interrupted by a piercing shriek. Times, Sunday Times He generally remained calm and courteous in response, and his wit and a mischievous glint in his eye were usually enough to defuse confrontation. Times, Sunday Times The last rays of sun are glinting on a sea as flat as a bowl of olive oil. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We need to picture a bright summer sun glinting off all the gold medals our athletes have won. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The stubble fields look bare, with just the sun glinting on the pale stalks that are left. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Translations: Chinese: 闪光, 闪光 Japanese: きらめく, きらめき |
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