| 释义 |
flit·ter
I. \ˈflid.ə(r), -itə-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: freq. of flit (I)
intransitive verb
1. : flutter, flicker
< birds flittering above the water >
< boyish plans for the summer flittered into his mind >
2. obsolete : to burst into fragments, dust, or foam
3. archaic : waver, droop
transitive verb
: to cause to move rapidly to and fro
< the way a skilled shuffler flitters the cards >
< a fledgling flittering his wings preparatory to flight >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: flit (I) + -er
: one that flits; especially Britain : a workman who moves a coal conveyor or cutting machine
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: German; akin to Middle High German vlittern to whisper, giggle, Old High German flitarezzen to flatter, caress, Old English floterian to flutter — more at flutter
1. : a small bit or flake of metal
2. : fine metal fragments usually coarser than bronze powder that are used for ornamentation and often applied in a volatile vehicle or on an adhesive base (as of size)
IV.
dialect
variant of fritter II |