单词 | flit |
释义 | flit (once / 665 pages) 1vn 2n A flit is a quick movement. You might flit around a crowded party, greeting everyone briefly with some light-hearted chatter and moving on quickly. Whether it's used to describe something literal or figurative, flit refers to something fleeting and quick. Flit and fleet are both related to float. Something that floats keeps moving. A smile might flit across your face or a thought may flit into your mind. That means the smile or the thought is there for a second and then gone. WORD FAMILYflit: flits, flitted, flitting USAGE EXAMPLESRather than punch through the arrangement with the thicker sound of the instrument’s low end, he typically flits above it. Slate(Dec 22, 2016) As additional birds flitted in, they chattered and jockeyed for position. New York Times(Dec 08, 2016) A birdlike flute flits over a repeating cycle of string chords, heartbroken but hopeful, as Jackie processes grief with her friend Nancy. Los Angeles Times(Dec 08, 2016) 1 1v move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart The hummingbird flitted among the branches Syn|Hypo|Hyper dart, fleet, flutter butterfly flutter like a butterfly hurry, speed, travel rapidly, zip move very fast 2n a sudden quick movement 2Syn|Hyper dart motility, motion, move, movement a change of position that does not entail a change of location n a secret move (to avoid paying debts) they did a moonlight flit Hyper move, relocation the act of changing your residence or place of business |
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