glow
/ɡləʊ/ · /ɡloʊ/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4239 in the learning path
发出柔和的光
Definitions
v. to produce a steady, soft light
发出柔和的光
n. a soft, steady light
柔光；红光
v. to look warm, healthy, or full of pleasure
脸发红；容光焕发
Example
The last embers glowed softly in the fireplace.
壁炉里最后的余烬发出柔和的红光。
The warm glow of street lighting can make public spaces feel safer after dark.
街灯温暖的光芒能让公共空间在天黑后给人更安全的感觉。
Collocations
- a warm glow
- glow with pride
- a healthy glow
Word family
- glowing (adj.)
Usage tip
glow常指持续柔光；flash指短暂闪光。
FAQ
- What does glow mean?
- to produce a steady, soft light a soft, steady light to look warm, healthy, or full of pleasure
- How is glow pronounced?
- UK /ɡləʊ/, US /ɡloʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
