glitter
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++glit·ter1 /ˈɡlɪtə $ -ər/ ●○○ verb [intransitive] 1 SHINEto shine brightly with flashing points of light 闪烁，闪光 SYN sparkle The river glittered in the sunlight. 阳光下河面波光粼粼。► see thesaurus at shine2 if someone’s eyes glitter, they shine very brightly and show a particular strong emotion 〔眼睛〕闪现，流露〔某种强烈的感情〕glitter with His blue eyes glittered with anger. 他的蓝眼睛里燃烧着愤怒。→ See Verb table
Examples from the Corpus
glitter• The fat innkeeper was listening intently, his little black eyes glittering.• The tiara had not glittered in Nicandra's wedding veil.• Jewels glittered in the dim light of the cave.• A graceful arc of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge glittered in the distance.• Fresh snow glittered in the morning light.• The chandelier glittered, its crystal teardrops like small golden suns.• The frost glittered on the ground.glitter2 noun [uncountable] 1 SHINEbrightness consisting of many flashing points of light 闪烁，闪耀，闪光 the glitter of his gold cigarette case 他那金烟盒发出的亮光2 literary a bright shining expression in someone’s eyes that shows a particular emotion 〔眼睛里某种感情的〕闪现，流露 SYN gleam There was no mistaking the mocking glitter in his eyes. 他的眼睛里无疑流露着讥讽。3 FAMOUSRICHthe exciting attractive quality of a place or a way of life which is connected with rich or famous people 奢华，华丽 The glamour and glitter of London was not for him. 伦敦这个流光溢彩的繁华世界不适合他。4. DECORATEvery small pieces of shiny paper that are used for decoration 〔用于装饰的〕闪光纸屑 —glittery adjective glittery earrings 光彩夺目的耳环Examples from the Corpus
glitter• Beautiful auburn glitter at the bottom of the glass.• His eyes had been rubbed a raw red by fatigue and cold and had a harried glitter.• He passed her with one sidelong glitter of let eyes, and left her shivering.• the glitter of her diamond necklace• the glitter of L.A.• The glitter of the rhinestones was answered by the glitter of the diamond in her engagement ring.Origin glitter1 (1300-1400) Old Norse glitraglit·ter1 verbglitter2 nounChineseSyllable
light flashing to with Corpus shine points of brightly
Glitter
Glitter, Gar‧y /ˈɡæri/
(1940–) a British POP SINGER, who was especially successful in the 1970s and was known for his tight shiny clothes, and his large boots with thick, high heels. In 1999 he was sent to prison because he was found guilty of having pornographic pictures of children on his computer which he had taken from the Internet. In 2005 he was sent to prison in Vietnam for the SEXUAL ABUSE of children.
Glitter, Gar‧y /ˈɡæri/
(1940–) a British POP SINGER, who was especially successful in the 1970s and was known for his tight shiny clothes, and his large boots with thick, high heels. In 1999 he was sent to prison because he was found guilty of having pornographic pictures of children on his computer which he had taken from the Internet. In 2005 he was sent to prison in Vietnam for the SEXUAL ABUSE of children.
glitter
glit‧ter1 /ˈɡlɪtə $ -ər/ verb [intransitive]
SYN sparkle:
The river glittered in the sunlight.
2. if someone’s eyes glitter, they shine very brightly and show a particular strong emotion
glitter with
His blue eyes glittered with anger.
■ to shine by reflecting light
▪sparkle/glitter if something sparkles, it shines with many small bright points when light is on it: The sea sparkled in the sunlight. | Jewels glittered around her neck.
▪gleam to shine by reflecting the light – used especially about smooth clean surfaces, or about someone’s eyes or teeth: The sword’s blade gleamed. | a gleaming sports car | His blue eyes gleamed with amusement.
▪glint to shine with quick flashes of light: The knife glinted in the sunlight.
▪glisten literary to shine – used about wet or oily surfaces. Used especially when saying that someone’s eyes are full of tears, or someone’s skin is covered in sweat: As they were leaving, her eyes glistened with tears. | His forehead was glistening with sweat. | The wet chairs glistened in the afternoon sun.
▪catch the light if something catches the light, it shines because it is reflecting light: Her diamond ring caught the light.
glitter2 noun [uncountable]
1. brightness consisting of many flashing points of light:
the glitter of his gold cigarette case
2. literary a bright shining expression in someone’s eyes that shows a particular emotion
SYN gleam:
There was no mistaking the mocking glitter in his eyes.
3. the exciting attractive quality of a place or a way of life which is connected with rich or famous people:
The glamour and glitter of London was not for him.
4. very small pieces of shiny paper that are used for decoration
—glittery adjective:
glittery earrings
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verb [intransitive] Date: 1300-1400
Language: Old Norse
Origin: glitra
1. to shine brightly with flashing points of light Language: Old Norse
Origin: glitra
SYN sparkle:
2. if someone’s eyes glitter, they shine very brightly and show a particular strong emotion
glitter with
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noun [uncountable]1. brightness consisting of many flashing points of light:
2. literary a bright shining expression in someone’s eyes that shows a particular emotion
SYN gleam:
3. the exciting attractive quality of a place or a way of life which is connected with rich or famous people:
4. very small pieces of shiny paper that are used for decoration
—glittery adjective:
shine to produce or reflect light, especially brightly 指发光、反光、照耀 ：◆ The sun was shining and the sky was blue. 阳光灿烂，天空一片蓝。 gleam to shine with a clear bright or pale light, especially a reflected light 指闪烁、隐约闪光、微光反射 ：◆ Moonlight gleamed on the water. 月光照在水面上泛起粼粼波光。 glow (often of sth hot or warm) to produce a dull steady light 常指热的物体发出微弱而稳定的光 ：◆ The end of his cigarette glowed red. 他的烟头发着微弱的红光。 sparkle to shine brightly with small flashes of light 指闪烁、闪耀 ：◆ The diamonds sparkled in the light. 钻石在灯光下闪闪发亮。 glisten (of sth wet) to shine 指湿物闪光、闪亮 ：◆ The road glistened wet after the rain. 雨后的道路润泽闪亮。 shimmer to shine with a soft light that seems to shake slightly 指发出微弱的闪光、闪烁 ：◆ Everything seemed to shimmer in the heat. 在高温下所有的东西都好像在闪光。 glitter to shine brightly with small flashes of reflected light 指闪亮、闪耀 ：◆ The ceiling of the cathedral glittered with gold. 大教堂的天花板金光闪闪。
sparkle or glitter? 用 sparkle 还是 glitter？
twinkle to shine with a light that changes rapidly from bright to faint to bright again 指一明一暗地闪耀、闪烁 ：◆ Stars twinkled in the sky. 星星在天空中闪烁。 glint to give small bright flashes of reflected light 指微微闪光、闪亮、反光 ：◆ The blade of the knife glinted in the darkness. 刀刃在黑暗中亮了亮。
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to shine/gleam/sparkle/glisten/shimmer/glitter/glint on sthto shine/gleam/glow/sparkle/glisten/shimmer/glitter/twinkle/glint with sthto shine/gleam/sparkle/glisten/shimmer/glitter/glint in the sunlight to shine/gleam/glisten/shimmer/glitter/glint in the moonlight the stars shine/sparkle/glitter/twinklesb's eyes shine/gleam/glow/sparkle/glisten/glitter/twinkle/glintto shine/gleam/glow/glitter brightly to shine/gleam/glow/shimmer softly
