| 释义 |
gleam /ɡliːm/ n. | vi. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. 闪光；光束
see the gleam of headlights through the fog 透过迷雾看到汽车前灯射出的光束
2. 微光；一丝光线
the gleam of a match 火柴的微光
3. 反光
The lamplight struck a gleam from her bracelets. 她的手镯在灯光照射下闪闪发亮。
4. 隐现；瞬息的一现；一丝
a gleam of anticipation in one's eyes 眼睛中流露出的期待神情
a gleam of perspiration on one's forehead 额头上渗出的晶莹汗珠
a gleam of intelligence 智慧的灵光
a gleam of hope 一线希望
II ❶ vi.
1. 闪烁；发微光
The sun gleamed on naked swords. 阳光把出鞘的剑照得闪闪发亮。
His eyes gleamed with relief and joy. 他两眼露出宽慰和喜悦的光芒。
A candle gleamed in the dark. 黑暗中亮着一支昏暗的蜡烛。
2. 闪现；突然出现；隐约出现
A light gleamed in the darkness. 黑暗中突然出现一道亮光。
❷ vt.
使闪烁；使发微光；闪发
[< OE glæ-m; 与 OE geolu yellow, ON gljā to flicker 有关] phr. a gleam in one's eye 见 eye |