twinkle
英 /ˈtwɪŋkəl/ 美 /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
- v. 闪烁；闪耀To shine with small, quick changes in brightness.
- n. 闪光；眼中愉快的神采A small flashing light, or a lively expression in someone's eyes.
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。
搭配
stars twinkle 星星闪烁twinkling lights 闪烁的灯光a twinkle in someone's eye 某人眼中愉快的神采
辨析提示
作动词通常不及物，也可形容眼睛闪着笑意。
词族
twinkling (adj.)
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