flicker
US /ˈflɪk.ɚ/
UK /ˈflɪk.ər/
動詞
1.
閃爍, 搖曳
to shine unsteadily; to twinkle rapidly
範例:
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The candle flame began to flicker in the draft.
燭光在氣流中開始閃爍。
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The old television screen would often flicker before showing a clear picture.
舊電視螢幕在顯示清晰圖像之前經常閃爍。
2.
掠過, 閃現
to move quickly and lightly
範例:
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A smile flickered across her face.
一絲微笑掠過她的臉。
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Doubt began to flicker in his mind.
疑慮開始在他腦海中閃現。
名詞
a rapid, unsteady movement of light or flame
範例:
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We watched the gentle flicker of the campfire.
我們看著篝火柔和的閃爍。
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There was a brief flicker of hope in her eyes.
她的眼中閃過一絲希望的微光。