glimmer
verb [ I ] uk/ˈɡlɪm.ər/ us/ˈɡlɪm.ɚ/
发出微弱的光;隐约闪烁
to shine with a weak light or a light that is not continuous
The lights of the village were glimmering in the distance. 远处村庄微弱的灯光时隐时现。
The sky glimmered with stars. 天空闪烁着点点星光。
a glimmering candle 暗淡摇曳的烛光
Synonym: gleam
glimmer
noun [ C ] uk/ˈɡlɪm.ər/ us/ˈɡlɪm.ɚ/ (also glimmering, /ˈɡlɪm.ər.ɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɪm.ɚ.ɪŋ/)
(LIGHT)
闪烁的微光;微弱的亮光
a light that glimmers weakly
We saw a glimmer of light in the distance. 我们看到远处有一线微光。
(SIGN)
微弱的(好)迹象;一丝,一线
a slight sign of something good or positive
This month's sales figures offer a glimmer of hope for the depressed economy. 这个月的销售额给萧条的经济带来一丝希望。
She's never shown a glimmer of interest in classical music. 她对古典音乐从没有表现出过一丁点儿兴趣。
The first glimmer of light (= sign of development or understanding) has appeared in the peace talks. 和平会谈首次出现了一丝转机。