| 单词 | sparkler |
| 释义 | sparkler (once / 23686 pages) n A sparkler is a firework that glows and sparks as you hold in you hand. A sparkler burns very slowly, giving you time to wave it around and make patterns in the dark before its flame goes out. Most sparklers are thin pieces of flexible metal that are partly coated with chemicals that burn and sparkle. Though sparklers are often thought of as a fireworks for kids, they burn at a very high temperature and can cause serious burns if they're not used carefully. Sparklers are particularly beautiful when they're lit outside in the dark. While the sparkler's invention is a bit of a mystery, the word sparkler came into use around 1879, from the verb sparkle. WORD FAMILYsparkler: sparklers+/sparkle: sparkled, sparkler, sparkles, sparkling, sparkly/sparkling: sparklingly, sparklings USAGE EXAMPLESIf not, sparklers or terrible indoor fireworks are a low-cost way for teens and pre-teens to flex their sarcasm muscles. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) This sweet muscat sparkler is a crowd pleaser. Washington Post(Dec 23, 2016) We lit sparklers and held them skyward as the sun set, forming a ring of light. The Guardian(Dec 17, 2016) 1n a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks Hyper firework, pyrotechnic (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. 2n diamonds Syn|Hyper ice diamond a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem |
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