shine

• Substantiv, das die Helligkeit oder das Leuchten bezeichnet, oft durch Lichtreflexion, oder den Glanz bzw. die Politur einer Oberfläche.

A noun referring to a brightness or glow, often from light reflection, or a polish or luster on a surface.

1. Brightness or lightA2formal

   The light or brightness emitted by something, or the way it reflects light.

   Glanz

   • The shine of the sun on the water was beautiful.
   • Polish the shoes to give them a good shine.
   • The moon's shine lit up the night sky.

   Synonymebeambrillianceflashglaregleamglintglitterglowlusterradiancesheenshimmersparkle

   Antonymedarknessdimnessdullness

2. Polish or glossB1informal

   A glossy or polished surface appearance.

   Glanz

   • The car had a fresh shine after washing.
   • Her hair had a healthy shine.
   • Give the table a shine with this wax.

   Synonymeburnishgleamglossglowlusterpolishsheen

3. Excellence or talentB2informal

   A person's talent or excellence in a particular area (informal).

   Talent

   • She is a real shine in mathematics.
   • He has a shine for public speaking.
   • The young artist showed her shine at the exhibition.

   Synonymeabilityaptitudeflairgiftknacktalent

• Verb, das das Ausstrahlen oder Reflektieren von Licht bezeichnet oder das Polieren von etwas, um es zum Glänzen zu bringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of emitting or reflecting light, or to polish something to make it bright.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Emit or reflect lightA1formal

   To produce or reflect light brightly.

   Leuchten

   • The sun shines brightly in the sky.
   • Stars shine at night.
   • Her eyes shine with happiness.

   Synonymebeamflashgleamglimmerglistenglitterglowradiatesparkletwinkle

2. Polish or make brightA2formal

   To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.

   Zum Glänzen bringen

   • He shines his shoes every morning.
   • She shines the silverware before dinner.
   • Polish the table until it shines.

   Synonymebrightenbuffburnishglosspolishrub

   Antonymedimdullobscuretarnish

3. Excel or perform outstandinglyB1informal

   To perform very well or be excellent in something.

   Hervorragen

   • She really shines at public speaking.
   • He shines in mathematics competitions.
   • The band shines during live performances.

   Synonymeexceloutshinesparklestand outstar

   Antonymefailflop

Phrasal-Variantenshine atshine up