twinkle
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(a) [I] shine with a light that changes constantly from bright to faint 闪烁; 闪耀
stars twinkling in the sky 在天空中闪烁的星星
the lights of the town twinkling in the distance 在远处闪耀的万家灯火.
(b) [I, Ipr] ~ (with sth) (of a person´s eyes) look bright or sparkle, esp because one is amused(指人的眼睛)发亮, 闪光(尤指因愉快)
Her eyes twinkled with mischief. 她眼睛里闪烁著调皮的光辉.
2 [I] (esp of a person´s feet) move rapidly to and fro (尤指人的双脚)迅速地来回移动
The tune set our toes twinkling. 这个曲调一响起, 我们的足趾也跟著摆动起来. twinkle, n [sing]
(a) twinkling light 闪光
We could see the distant twinkle of the harbour lights. 我们可以看见港湾的灯光在远处闪烁.
(b) sparkle or gleam in the eyes 目光的闪烁或发亮
She has an amused twinkle in her eye(s). 她高兴得双目熠熠发亮.
(c) rapid movement 迅速的移动
the twinkle of the dancers´ feet 跳舞的人双脚的轻快移动.