单词	glisten
释义	glistenglis‧ten /ˈɡlɪsən/ verb [intransitive] Word Origin WORD ORIGINglisten Origin: Old English glisnian Verb Table VERB TABLE glisten Simple Form Present it glistens Present glisten Past it, they glistened Present perfect they have glistened it has glistened Past perfect it, they had glistened Future it, they will glisten Future perfect it, they will have glistened Continuous Form Present they are glistening it is glistening Past they were glistening it was glistening Present perfect they have been glistening it has been glistening Past perfect it, they had been glistening Future it, they will be glistening Future perfect it, they will have been glistening Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Blood glistened on the jaguar's shoulder. The grey roofs glistened after the rain. When we finished the set, Katie's face was red and glistening with sweat. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A round table was covered with a white linen cloth and glistening silverware. Everywhere you look, little shards of glass glistening in the lamplight. I could almost see her come out of the water with her short hair glistening wet and pressed to her forehead. The ballroom was to the left, and, in 1902, its chandeliers threw glistening blurs on a flawless parquet floor. The tarmac glistened wet and the trees in the pier gardens dripped. They strain every muscle as they pedal; their bodies glisten with sweat; all are skinny, some wasted. What a glistening gift was her gift to me! Thesaurus THESAURUSto shine by reflecting light► sparkle/glitter if something sparkles, it shines with many small bright points when light is on it: · The sea sparkled in the sunlight.· Jewels glittered around her neck. ► gleam to shine by reflecting the light – used especially about smooth clean surfaces, or about someone’s eyes or teeth: · The sword’s blade gleamed.· a gleaming sports car· His blue eyes gleamed with amusement. ► glint to shine with quick flashes of light: · The knife glinted in the sunlight. ► glisten literary to shine – used about wet or oily surfaces. Used especially when saying that someone’s eyes are full of tears, or someone’s skin is covered in sweat: · As they were leaving, her eyes glistened with tears.· His forehead was glistening with sweat.· The wet chairs glistened in the afternoon sun. ► catch the light if something catches the light, it shines because it is reflecting light: · Her diamond ring caught the light. Longman Language Activatorto shine with small bright points of light► sparkle if something such as a jewel, water, or ice sparkles , it shines with many small, bright points of light, especially under the light: · She wore a diamond necklace, which sparkled in the light of the fire.· Dwayne's eyes sparkled as he laughed.· When the sun came up, the snow sparkled as if it were studded with millions of diamonds. ► twinkle if something such as a light, or a star twinkles , it shines in the dark or under the light with small points of light: · The lights of the town twinkled faintly in the distance.· Over her shoulder, the stars twinkled in the black sky. ► glitter if something such as a jewel, a star, or ice glitters , it shines attractively, especially under the light, with very bright, small points of light: · The frost glittered on the ground.· Jewels glittered in the dim light of the cave.· The chandelier glittered, its crystal teardrops like small golden suns. ► shimmer especially written to shine with a soft light that seems to move very slightly and very quickly up and down or from side to side: · When he moved, his silk green shirt shimmered.· The lake shimmered in the moonlight. ► glisten if something glistens , it shines because it is wet or oily and shines the light back from its surface: · The grey roofs glistened after the rain.glisten with: · When we finished the set, Katie's face was red and glistening with sweat. having a surface that shines► shiny · She wore a fashionable jacket and high shiny boots.· At 7:30 p.m. sharp, a shiny limousine pulled in front of the building.· To keep the surface shiny, apply a clear, high-gloss varnish. ► glossy glossy hair or fur looks shiny and healthy; glossy magazines and books use expensive shiny paper: · She stroked the horse's long glossy neck.· There was a stack of glossy magazines on the coffee table. ► sleek hair or fur that is sleek is shiny and smooth, especially because it is in good condition: · The cat purred as Ben stroked its sleek fur.· Linda looked wonderful at the party; her hair was long and sleek, her make-up perfect. ► silky hair, material etc that is silky is soft and smooth to touch and looks shiny: · You're so lucky to have such lovely, silky hair.· Her skirt and jacket were made of smooth, silky fabric. ► polished something such as wood, metal, or stone that is polished has been made shiny by being rubbed: · Her nails were beautifully shaped and polished.· a polished oak floor ► gleaming gleaming objects or vehicles are shiny because they are very new or clean: · Every surface in the kitchen was polished and gleaming.· A gleaming Harley Davidson motorcycle stood parked outside the bar. ► shimmering shining with a soft, unsteady light: · They looked out across the shimmering water of the lagoon.· Gabby pulled a shimmering gold evening dress out of a box and held it in front of her. ► glistening shining like something that is wet: · His glistening bald head moved from side to side in time to the music.· The harpoon sank into the whale's glistening skin. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► glisten with sweat (=be wet and shiny with sweat)· His chest glistened with sweat. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► sun · Another was of the château, the water of the lake glistening in the evening sun.· First there was a nearly circular rim of resplendent mountains, their white caps glistening in the morning sun.· It was a sunny day and Gorman's head was glistening in the sun.· Their sweat-covered backs glistened in the sun as they sat down for a smoke break.· Still wet from a recent rain squall, the city lay glistening in the sun. to shine and look wet or oilyglisten with The boy’s back was glistening with sweat. glistening black hair► see thesaurus at shine
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