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单词 shimmer
释义
shimmershim‧mer /ˈʃɪmə $ -ər/ verb [intransitive] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINshimmer
Origin:
Old English scimerian
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
shimmer
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theyshimmer
he, she, itshimmers
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theyshimmered
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave shimmered
he, she, ithas shimmered
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad shimmered
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill shimmer
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have shimmered
Continuous Form
PresentIam shimmering
he, she, itis shimmering
you, we, theyare shimmering
PastI, he, she, itwas shimmering
you, we, theywere shimmering
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been shimmering
he, she, ithas been shimmering
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been shimmering
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be shimmering
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been shimmering
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • When he moved, his silk green shirt shimmered.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • A faint haze of heat-differential shimmered the lights of town but the thin mist meant visibility was quite good.
  • He'd reached to click off the light, and the room shimmered again with the faintest light from the moon.
  • Heat shimmered up from the cars, and the sun glowed red over miles of tract houses.
  • Never for one moment does this shimmering, simmering emotional desert storm of a film relax its grip on your senses.
  • Our brick courtyard shimmered with colors.
  • Rank on rank they stretched to the horizon, their reflections shimmering towards us on a blue mirror.
  • The August heat shimmered in silence.
  • Their happiness was palpable; like the pulsing shimmer of a hummingbird, it seemed to radiate the very air.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto shine with small bright points of light
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
· 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
 to shine with a soft light that looks as if it shakes slightly:  The lake shimmered in the moonlight.—shimmer noun [singular, uncountable]
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