winking

• Описывает что-то мерцающее или мигающее, или человека, который быстро закрывает и открывает один глаз в качестве сигнала или жеста.

Describes something that is flickering or flashing on and off, or a person who is closing and opening one eye quickly as a signal or gesture.

1. Closing eyes rapidlyB1formal

   The act of closing and opening one or both eyes quickly, often repeatedly.

   Моргающий

   • The bright light had him winking repeatedly.
   • She was winking to clear the dust from her eye.
   • He kept winking nervously during the interview.

   Synonymsblinking

• Существительное, обозначающее действие быстрого закрывания и открывания одного глаза, часто в качестве сигнала или жеста, или рефлекторное действие моргания.

A noun referring to the act of rapidly closing and opening one eye, often as a signal or gesture, or the reflexive action of blinking.

uncountable

1. Rapid eye closureB1formal

   A quick, involuntary closing and opening of the eyelids, often a reflex to protect the eye or keep it moist.

   Моргание

   • Constant winking can be a sign of eye strain.
   • The doctor observed the patient's winking reflex.
   • Excessive winking may indicate a neurological issue.

   Synonymsblinkblinkingnictationnictitation

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия быстрого закрытия и открытия одного глаза, часто в качестве сигнала или жеста.

A verb used to indicate the act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or gesture.

1. Signal by winkingA2informal

   To close and open one eye quickly as a private signal to someone, often to indicate a shared secret or playful intent.

   Подмигнуть

   • She winked at him across the room to let him know the plan was on.
   • He winked playfully before telling the joke.
   • The old man winked at the child as if sharing a secret.

2. Gleam or glow intermittentlyB2formal

   To shine with a light that flashes on and off, like a star or a distant light.

   Мерцать

   • The stars winked in the clear night sky.
   • A lighthouse winked in the distance, guiding ships to shore.
   • The fireflies winked among the trees in the summer evening.

   Synonymsblinkflashflickerglitterscintillateshimmersparkletwinkle

3. Briefly shut the eyesA1informal

   To close and open both eyes quickly, often as a reflex or to clear vision.

   Моргнуть

   • She winked to get the dust out of her eye.
   • He winked rapidly under the bright sunlight.
   • The baby winked sleepily before falling asleep.

   Synonymsblinknictatenictitate

4. Force to go away by blinkingB1informal

   To remove something from the eye by blinking rapidly.

   Смахнуть морганием

   • She winked away a tear that was forming.
   • He winked the eyelash out of his eye.
   • She tried to wink the speck of dust away.

   Synonymsblink

Phrasal variantswink at