flutter

A noun referring to a rapid, irregular, or unsteady movement or vibration, often associated with wings, heartbeats, or light objects moving in the air.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее быстрое, неравномерное или неустойчивое движение или вибрацию, часто связанное с крыльями, сердцебиением или лёгкими предметами, движущимися в воздухе.esSustantivo que denota un movimiento rápido, irregular o inestable, o una vibración, a menudo asociado con alas, latidos del corazón u objetos ligeros moviéndose en el aire.frMouvement rapide, irrégulier ou instable, souvent lié aux battements d'ailes, au rythme cardiaque ou à des objets légers agités par l'air.deSubstantiv, das eine schnelle, unregelmäßige oder instabile Bewegung oder Vibration bezeichnet, oft im Zusammenhang mit Flügeln, Herzklopfen oder leichten Gegenständen, die durch die Luft bewegt werden.ptSubstantivo que designa um movimento rápido, irregular ou instável, ou uma vibração, frequentemente associado a asas, batimentos do coração ou objetos leves movendo-se no ar.zh表示快速、不均匀或不稳定的运动或振动，常与翅膀拍动、心跳或轻物在空中飘动有关。arاسم يدل على حركة سريعة غير منتظمة أو اهتزاز، وغالبًا ما يرتبط برفرفة الأجنحة أو خفقان القلب أو تحرك الأشياء الخفيفة في الهواء.

1. Quick, light movement B1 formal

   A rapid, light, and irregular movement, often of wings or fabric.

   • The flutter of the bird's wings caught my attention.
   • There was a flutter of curtains in the breeze.
   • She felt a flutter in her chest when she saw him.

   ruТрепетаниеesAleteofrBattement rapide et légerdeFlatternptTremulaçãozh扑动arرفرفة

   Synonyme: flickerflitflitterquivertremorvibrationwaver

   Antonyme: calmreststabilitysteadinessstillness

2. State of nervous excitement B2 informal

   A state of agitation, excitement, or nervousness.

   • She was in a flutter before her job interview.
   • The news caused a flutter of excitement among the fans.
   • He felt a flutter of anxiety as he stepped onto the stage.

   ruВолнениеesagitación nerviosafrÉtat d'agitation nerveusedeAufregungptAgitaçãozh激动不安arاضطراب

   Synonyme: agitationditherexcitementflusterfussnervousnessquivertizzytremor

   Antonyme: calmcomposureequanimitypeaceserenitytranquility

3. Small bet or gamble C1 informal british

   A small, casual bet or speculative investment.

   • He had a flutter on the horse race.
   • She enjoys a little flutter at the casino now and then.
   • They placed a flutter on the football match.

   ruНебольшая ставкаesApuesta pequeña o casualfrPetit pari ou investissement spéculatifdeKleine WetteptPequena apostazh小赌注arرهان صغير

   Synonyme: betgamblepuntwager

• flutters plural form
• flutters' possessive plural form
• flutter's possessive singular form

A verb used to describe the act of moving or waving lightly and quickly, often with a trembling or irregular motion, typically referring to birds, flags, or other light objects.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания легкого и быстрого движения или колебания, часто с дрожанием или неравномерным движением, обычно по отношению к птицам, флагам или другим легким объектам.esVerbo que describe un movimiento ligero y rápido o una vibración, a menudo con temblor o movimiento irregular, generalmente referido a aves, banderas u otros objetos ligeros. También puede indicar agitarse o moverse de un lado a otro con rapidez.frVerbe décrivant un mouvement léger et rapide ou une oscillation, souvent avec un tremblement ou un mouvement irrégulier, généralement appliqué aux oiseaux, aux drapeaux ou à d'autres objets légers.deVerb, das eine leichte, schnelle Bewegung oder ein Flattern beschreibt, oft mit Zittern oder unregelmäßiger Bewegung, meist bei Vögeln, Fahnen oder anderen leichten Objekten. Es kann auch ein aufgeregtes Gefühl im Bauch oder Herzklopfen bezeichnen.ptVerbo usado para descrever um movimento leve e rápido ou oscilação, frequentemente com tremor ou movimento irregular, geralmente em relação a pássaros, bandeiras ou outros objetos leves.zh动词，用于描述轻快、快速的动作或摆动，常伴随颤动或不规则的运动，通常指鸟类、旗帜或其他轻的物体。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف الحركة أو الاهتزاز الخفيف والسريع، وغالبًا ما يكون مع رفرفة أو حركة غير منتظمة، ويُستعمل عادةً مع الطيور أو الأعلام أو غيرها من الأشياء الخفيفة.

1. Move quickly and lightly B1 formal

   To move or flap the wings or limbs rapidly and lightly without flying.

   • The butterfly fluttered from flower to flower.
   • Birds fluttered their wings before taking off.
   • Leaves fluttered in the gentle breeze.

   ruПорхатьesrevolotearfrBattre rapidement des ailes ou des membresdeFlatternptBater as asaszh轻快移动arخفقان الجناحين

   Synonyme: flapflickerflitquivertremblevibratewaver

2. Beat irregularly B2 formal

   To beat or move with a quick, irregular motion, especially the heart.

   • Her heart fluttered with excitement when she saw him.
   • He felt his pulse flutter nervously before the speech.
   • The doctor said the heart fluttered due to anxiety.

   ruТрепетатьesLatir irregularmentefrBattre irrégulièrementdeFlatternptBater irregularmentezh心脏不规则跳动arخفقان القلب

   Synonyme: palpitatepulsatequiverthrob

3. Move in a restless way B2 informal

   To move about in a restless or aimless manner.

   • She fluttered around the room, unable to sit still.
   • The children fluttered about the garden, chasing each other.
   • He fluttered from one task to another without finishing anything.

   ruПорхатьesRevolotearfrvoltigerdeFlatternptAgitar-sezh扑腾arالتحرك بقلق

   Synonyme: dartflitflitterhoverquiverrippletremblewaver

   Antonyme: restsettle

• fluttered past participle
• fluttered past simple
• fluttering present participle
• flutters third person singular