
sparkle
/ˈspɑːkəl/ · /ˈspɑːrkəl/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4946 in the learning path
闪烁;闪耀
Definitions
v. to shine with small, bright flashes of light
闪烁;闪耀
n. bright flashes of light, or a lively, exciting quality
闪光;活力
Example
The tiny crystals sparkle whenever sunlight enters the room.
每当阳光照进房间,那些小水晶就闪闪发亮。
Although the river sparkles in the sunlight, regular testing is necessary to assess its water quality.
尽管河水在阳光下波光粼粼,仍需定期检测以评估水质。
Collocations
- sparkle in the sunlight
- eyes sparkle
- add sparkle to
Word family
- sparkling (adj.)
Synonyms
- glitter
- twinkle
Usage tip
sparkle强调点点闪光;shine泛指发光。
FAQ
- What does sparkle mean?
- to shine with small, bright flashes of light bright flashes of light, or a lively, exciting quality
- How is sparkle pronounced?
- UK /ˈspɑːkəl/, US /ˈspɑːrkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.