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sparkle

/ˈspɑːkəl/ · /ˈspɑːrkəl/

CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4946 in the learning path

闪烁;闪耀

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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.

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