glimpse
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++glimpse1 /ɡlɪmps/ ●○○ noun [countable] 1 SEEa quick look at someone or something that does not allow you to see them clearly 一瞥，瞟一眼glimpse of They caught a glimpse of a dark green car. 他们瞥见一辆深绿色的汽车。brief/fleeting/quick glimpse (=a very short look) 很快的一瞥 We only had a fleeting glimpse of the river. 我们只是匆匆地看了一眼那条河。2 UNDERSTANDa short experience of something that helps you begin to understand it 短暂的感受，短暂的体验glimpse of/into/at a glimpse of what life might be like in the future 未来生活可能是什么样子的一次短暂体验
Examples from the Corpus
glimpse• This year it is different, and well worth catching a glimpse of the latest from the world's car makers.• No one ever caught a glimpse of his furrowed face smiling over innocent pleasantries.• But viewers in Britain are unlikely to get a glimpse of Linda's high-rise exploits.• It was as if she'd been given a glimpse of paradise, and then had it barred to her for ever.• It is a glimpse into the future.• Still, a glimpse into the medical industry as it existed 100 years back just might temper your view.• He sent home letters and telegrams that give us a glimpse behind the facade of the official portrait: Loved the ladies.• There are glimpses of Mengele joking with the children, taking them on outings, hugging them.caught a glimpse• Through open front doors, Elizabeth caught glimpses of shiny tiled floors and highly polished furniture.• He caught a glimpse of a slightly embarrassed but charming smile.• In the warm yellow light of the dining car windows I caught a glimpse of a woman raising a wine glass.• I've never caught a glimpse but I bet his bum's bright red like a baboon's too.• The car slowed down and a chill swept over as she caught a glimpse of the driver.• She caught a glimpse of his paleness at the window of the bathroom on the first floor.• Through cracks in the lush indigo covering they caught glimpses of golden starlight in the deep-blue sky.• By craning his neck, Gao Yang caught a glimpse of sky through a fork in the branches.glimpse of/into/at• Beyond, a glimpse of carnage - the pile-up on the southbound lane resembled a scrap metal yard.• He caught a glimpse of a pinup calendar above a dressing table, some bars of Lifebuoy soap.• How could I not resent some stupid clouds robbing me of my one, brief glimpse of eternity?• As they rode cautiously along, Fenella caught glimpses of movement in between the trees.• A few minutes later he caught his first glimpse of Space Station One, only a few miles away.• Because of its position, it gives us our first glimpse of history there.• Craning her neck, she caught a last glimpse of Beth and the child.• Poor man, shut out, as they all were except her, from that glimpse of heaven's dazzling sweetness.glimpse2 verb [transitive] 1 to see someone or something for a moment without getting a complete view of them 一瞥，看一眼 SYN catch sight of I glimpsed a figure at the window. 我瞥见窗前有个身影。 RegisterIn everyday English, people often say catch sight of somebody/something rather than glimpse somebody/something: 在日常英语中，人们常常说catch sight of sb/sth，而不说glimpse sb/sthI caught sight of him as he was getting into his car. 他上车时我瞥见他了。2 to begin to understand something for a moment 开始理解 For the first time she glimpsed the truth about her sister. 她第一次了解到有关她姐姐的真实情况。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
glimpse• From the corner of my eye, I glimpsed a man running out of the store.• There were two servants still: the woman he had glimpsed, and a steward more frail and more sullen.• Satellites in low-earth orbit glimpse only fragments of the planet.• Omally, startled by the cry, leapt from his seat, and glimpsed Pooley's dire predicament.• He glimpsed the despair that she must have felt.• This show examines evidence both pro and con, and glimpses the future of Mars research.• Male speaker I glimpsed the van going into reverse.• She glimpsed them as they passed the tavern.• His heart hammered in terror as he glimpsed those shaggy, hulking shapes of shadowy grey speeding across the meadows.Origin glimpse2 (1300-1400) Perhaps from an unrecorded Old English glimsianquick or that Corpus does at someone not look a something
glimpse
glimpse1 /ɡlɪmps/ 
noun [countable]
1. a quick look at someone or something that does not allow you to see them clearly
glimpse of
They caught a glimpse of a dark green car.
brief/fleeting/quick glimpse (=a very short look)
We only had a fleeting glimpse of the river.
2. a short experience of something that helps you begin to understand it
glimpse of/into/at
a glimpse of what life might be like in the future
▪ look an act of looking at something: Let me have a look at the map. | I took a quick look around the room.
▪glance a quick look at something before looking away again: Susan cast a quick glance at me (=she looked quickly at me). | He could not resist a sidelong glance (=quickly looking to the side) to see what was happening on the other side of the road.
▪glimpse a short look at someone or something in which you do not see them very clearly: Fans were hoping to catch a glimpse of the singer as he left the hotel. | I had only a fleeting glimpse (=a very quick look) of the two men as they ran away.
▪gaze a long steady look: Eddie fixed his gaze on the floor. | She looked up and met his gaze (=looked at him when he was looking at her).
▪stare a long direct look, especially in an unfriendly way or in a way that shows you are surprised: He was watching me with a cold stare. | My cheery ‘Good Morning’ was met with a blank stare (=a stare which shows no emotion).
▪glare an angry look at someone: She gave him a hostile glare as he entered the room.
▪frown a confused or annoyed look: ‘Anyway,’ she said with a frown, ‘I don’t see how there could be a connection.’
glimpse2 verb [transitive]
SYN catch sight of:
I glimpsed a figure at the window.
REGISTER
In everyday English, people often say catch sight of somebody/something rather than glimpse somebody/something:
▪I caught sight of him as he was getting into his car.
2. to begin to understand something for a moment:
For the first time she glimpsed the truth about her sister.
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noun [countable]1. a quick look at someone or something that does not allow you to see them clearly
glimpse of
brief/fleeting/quick glimpse (=a very short look)
2. a short experience of something that helps you begin to understand it
glimpse of/into/at
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verb [transitive] Date: 1300-1400
Origin: Perhaps from an unrecorded Old English glimsian
1. to see someone or something for a moment without getting a complete view of them Origin: Perhaps from an unrecorded Old English glimsian
SYN catch sight of:
REGISTER
In everyday English, people often say catch sight of somebody/something rather than glimpse somebody/something:
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2. to begin to understand something for a moment:
look an act of looking at sb/sth 指看、瞧 ：◆ Here, have a look at this. 来，看一看这个。 glance a quick look 指匆匆一看、一瞥、扫视 ：◆ She stole a glance at her watch. 她偷偷看了看表。 gaze a long steady look at sb/sth 指凝视、注视 ：◆ She felt embarrassed under his steady gaze. 她在他凝视的目光下感到很尴尬。 stare a long look at sb/sth, especially in a way that is unfriendly or that shows surprise 尤指不友善或吃惊的盯、凝视、注视 ：◆ She gave the officer a blank stare and shrugged her shoulders. 她面无表情地盯着那个军官，耸了耸肩。 glimpse a look at sb/sth for a very short time, when you do not see the person or thing completely 指一瞥、一看 ：◆ He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd. 他在人群里一眼瞥见了她。 glare a long angry look at sb/sth 指长久的怒视、瞪眼 ：◆ She fixed her questioner with a hostile glare. 她带着敌意瞪着向她提问的人。
Patterns
a look/glance at sb/stha penetrating/piercing look/glance/gaze/starea long look/glance/starea brief look/glance/glimpseto have/get/take a look/glance/glimpseto avoid sb's glance/gaze/stare