blink

• Существительное, обозначающее рефлекторное действие быстрого закрывания и открывания глаз.

A noun referring to a reflex action of rapidly closing and opening the eyes.

1. Eye reflexA2formal

   A rapid closing and opening of the eyelids, often an involuntary reflex.

   Моргание

   • A blink helps keep the eyes moist.
   • She didn't even give a blink during the surprise.
   • The doctor observed the patient's blink reflex.

   Synonymsnictationnictitation

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения быстрого закрывания и открывания глаз, или для мигания (включения и выключения).

A verb used to indicate the act of quickly closing and opening the eyes, or to flash on and off.

1. Briefly shut the eyesA2formal

   To close and open the eyes quickly, often involuntarily.

   Моргнуть

   • She blinked rapidly in the bright sunlight.
   • He blinked a few times to clear his vision.
   • Babies often blink less frequently than adults.

   Synonymsbatflutterwink

2. Force to go away by blinkingB1informal

   To remove something from the eye by blinking.

   Смахнуть морганием

   • She blinked away the tears.
   • He blinked the dust out of his eye.
   • I tried to blink the irritation away.

   Synonymsblink away

3. Gleam or glow intermittentlyB1formal

   To shine with a light that goes on and off quickly.

   Мерцать

   • The stars blinked in the night sky.
   • The warning light blinked steadily on the dashboard.
   • Fireflies blinked in the dark garden.

   Synonymsflashflickerglimmertwinklewink

Phrasal variantsblink away