glow
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++glow1 /ɡləʊ $ ɡloʊ/ ●●○ noun [singular] 1 LIGHTa soft steady light 光亮；光辉glow from the glow from the dying fire 快要熄灭的火光glow of the dim glow of the lightbulb 灯泡发出的昏暗的光 the warm glow of the setting sun 落日的温暖余晖 the green glow of the computer monitor 电脑显示器发出的绿光2 DSOSHINEthe pink colour in your face or body that you have when you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are excited 〔身体健康、运动后或兴奋时脸部或身体发出的〕红润光泽，红晕 She had a healthy glow in her cheeks. 她脸上泛着健康的红晕。3 a glow of pleasure/satisfaction/happiness etc FEEL HAPPY/FRIGHTENED/BORED ETCa strong feeling of pleasure etc 强烈的愉快/满足/幸福等感觉 Sophie felt a glow of pride. 索菲深感自豪。
Examples from the Corpus
glow• Diffused lighting cast a warm amber glow over a couple of oak display cabinets and reflected off the glass-panelled walls.• Mr Sammler, back walking the streets, which now were dark blue, a bluish glow from the street lamps.• At Camasunary the bothy for walkers by the sea had a driftwood firelight glow coming through the window.• The golden glow of candlelight gives a room a romantic atmosphere.• the green glow of my computer monitor• She always had a healthy glow about her.• The audience sat in a warm honey glow, drinking tea and eating richly iced cake.• the orange glow of the sunset• The sun has dipped beneath the horizon, leaving behind a pink glow joined by a crescent moon.• And amid the glow there are girls.• She woke to find the room dim with approaching dusk, and without lights except for the glow of the fire.• the glow of copper pans• Every time I glance inside l feel a warm glow of satisfaction.• Candles give a warm glow to the room.• There faces were lit by the warm glow of the fire.healthy glow• Leathery tans long since fell from favour, but a healthy glow is still considered the picture of vitality.• His skin was soft and smooth, and had a healthy glow.• All of which could give the right shares a healthy glow.• As a bonus, we can count on the slimmer, trimmer body and healthy glow that come from regular workouts.• These brilliant products lightly even out skin tone and give a hint of healthy glow.glow2 ●●○ verb [intransitive] 1 SHINEto produce or reflect a soft steady light 发出柔和稳定的光 SYN shine The bedside lamp glowed dimly. 床头灯发出暗淡的光。 The fireplace was still glowing with the remains of last night’s fire. 壁炉中，隔夜的余烬依然在微微发光。 The red tip of his cigarette was glowing in the dark. 他那红红的烟头在黑暗中幽幽发光。► see thesaurus at shine2 SHINEif your face or body glows, it is pink or hot because you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are feeling a strong emotion 〔脸部或身体〕发红，发热glow with She looked exceptionally well, glowing with health. 她气色特别好，满面红光。3 glow with pride/joy/pleasure etc HAPPYto look very happy because you feel proud etc 由于自豪/愉快/高兴等而容光焕发 She gazed up at him, glowing with happiness. 她抬头凝望着他，脸上洋溢着幸福。4 if something glows with a quality or colour, it is attractive and has strong colours 发出艳丽色彩；散发某种品质glow with The interior of the house glowed with colour, warmth, and life. 屋子里色彩明亮，充满了温馨和生活气息。→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpus
glow• The church walls glowed in the candlelight.• A few lumps of coal still glowed in the fire.• The evening sun glowed in the sky.• He fumbled for the light switch, and when the bulb first glowed it made him blink several times.• And they would come: diddy-jackets glowing like street lamps, shovels sparking in the limestone chips.• The theatres are empty, the screens glow white and ghostly.• The windows were glowing with a warm, yellow light.glowing with health• Francesca was as pretty as a picture and apparently glowing with health.• Yogurt manufacturers, for example, portray fit, lively people, glowing with health.Origin glow2 Old English glowanglow1 nounglow2 verbChinese
soft steady Corpus a light
glow
glow1 /ɡləʊ $ ɡloʊ/ 
noun [singular]
1. a soft steady light
glow from
the glow from the dying fire
glow of
the dim glow of the lightbulb
the warm glow of the setting sun
the green glow of the computer monitor
2. the pink colour in your face or body that you have when you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are excited:
She had a healthy glow in her cheeks.
3. a glow of pleasure/satisfaction/happiness etc a strong feeling of pleasure etc:
Sophie felt a glow of pride.
glow2 verb [intransitive]
SYN shine:
The bedside lamp glowed dimly.
The fireplace was still glowing with the remains of last night’s fire.
The red tip of his cigarette was glowing in the dark.
2. if your face or body glows, it is pink or hot because you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are feeling a strong emotion
glow with
She looked exceptionally well, glowing with health.
3. glow with pride/joy/pleasure etc to look very happy because you feel proud etc:
She gazed up at him, glowing with happiness.
4. if something glows with a quality or colour, it is attractive and has strong colours
glow with
The interior of the house glowed with colour, warmth, and life.
■ to produce light
▪shine to produce bright light: The sun was shining.
▪flash to shine brightly for a very short time, or to shine on and off very quickly many times: Lightning flashed across the sky. | The police car’s lights were flashing.
▪glare to shine with a very strong light which hurts your eyes: The sun glared in her eyes.
▪flicker to shine with an unsteady light – used about a flame or light: The candle flickered and went out.
▪twinkle if stars or lights twinkle, they shine in the dark in a way that seems to change from bright to faint, especially because you are a long way away from them: stars twinkling in the sky | The harbour lights twinkled in the distance.
▪glow especially literary to shine with a warm soft light: Lights glowed in the windows.
▪blaze literary to shine very brightly: The lights of the factory were still blazing.
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noun [singular]1. a soft steady light
glow from
glow of
2. the pink colour in your face or body that you have when you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are excited:
3. a glow of pleasure/satisfaction/happiness etc a strong feeling of pleasure etc:
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verb [intransitive] Language: Old English
Origin: glowan
1. to produce or reflect a soft steady light Origin: glowan
SYN shine:
2. if your face or body glows, it is pink or hot because you are healthy, have been doing exercise, or are feeling a strong emotion
glow with
3. glow with pride/joy/pleasure etc to look very happy because you feel proud etc:
4. if something glows with a quality or colour, it is attractive and has strong colours
glow with
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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