What does twinkle mean?

To shine with small, quick changes in brightness. A small flashing light, or a lively expression in someone's eyes.

How is twinkle pronounced?

UK /ˈtwɪŋkəl/, US /ˈtwɪŋkəl/.

/ˈtwɪŋkəl/

CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6008 in the learning path

闪烁；闪耀

v. To shine with small, quick changes in brightness.

闪烁；闪耀

n. A small flashing light, or a lively expression in someone's eyes.

闪光；眼中愉快的神采

Tiny lights twinkled around the window as we ate.

我们吃饭时，窗边的小灯闪闪发亮。

Although stars twinkle beautifully, atmospheric disturbances that cause this effect can limit the accuracy of astronomical observations.

虽然星光闪烁十分美丽，但造成这一现象的大气扰动会限制天文观测的精确度。

作动词通常不及物，也可形容眼睛闪着笑意。

What does twinkle mean?: To shine with small, quick changes in brightness. A small flashing light, or a lively expression in someone's eyes.
How is twinkle pronounced?: UK /ˈtwɪŋkəl/, US /ˈtwɪŋkəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.