shining

• Описывает что-то, отражающее свет или яркое; также используется метафорически для описания чего-то превосходного или выдающегося.

Describes something that reflects light or is bright; also used metaphorically to describe something excellent or outstanding.

1. Reflecting lightA2formal

   Giving out or reflecting bright light; gleaming.

   Блестящий

   • The sun was shining brightly in the sky.
   • Her eyes were shining with happiness.
   • The polished floor was shining like a mirror.

   Synonymsbrightbrilliantgleamingglisteningglossyglowinglustrousradiantsparkling

   Antonymsdarkdimdullgloomylacklustermatte

2. Made smooth and brightB1formal

   Having a surface that has been polished or rubbed to reflect light.

   Блестящий

   • He wore a pair of shining black shoes.
   • The silverware was shining after being polished.
   • The car's hood was shining from the fresh wax.

   Synonymsbrightburnishedgleaminglustrouspolishedshiny

   Antonymsdullmatteroughunpolished

3. Exceptional meritB2formal

   Outstandingly good or excellent; remarkable.

   Выдающийся

   • She gave a shining performance in the play.
   • He is a shining example of dedication and hard work.
   • The student's shining achievement earned her a scholarship.

   Synonymsbrilliantdistinguishedexceptionalillustriousoutstandingremarkablesplendidsuperb

   Antonymsbadinferiormediocreordinarypoorunremarkable

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс придания поверхности гладкости и блеска путём трения или нанесения воска.

A noun referring to the act or process of making a surface smooth and glossy through rubbing or applying wax.

uncountable

1. Polishing or buffingB2formal

   The act of making a surface smooth and glossy by rubbing or applying wax.

   Полировка

   • The shining of the silverware took several hours.
   • He spent the afternoon on the shining of his car's paintwork.
   • Professional shining of floors can make them look brand new.

   Synonymspolishingwaxing

• Глагол, обозначающий действие излучения или отражения света, или полировки чего-либо для придания блеска.

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

irregular verb

1. Emit or reflect lightA1formal

   To produce or reflect light brightly.

   Светить

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

   Synonymsbeamflashgleamglimmerglistenglitterglowradiatesparkletwinkle

2. Polish or make brightA2formal

   To make something smooth and bright by rubbing it.

   Натереть до блеска

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

   Synonymsbrightenbuffburnishglosspolishrub

   Antonymsdimdullobscuretarnish

3. Excel or perform outstandinglyB1informal

   To perform very well or be excellent in something.

   Выделяться

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

   Synonymsexceloutshinesparklestand outstar

   Antonymsfailflop

Phrasal variantsshine atshine up