twinkle

• Существительное, обозначающее краткое, быстрое изменение яркости или искру, часто используемое для описания блеска в глазах или мерцания света.

A noun referring to a brief, rapid change in brightness or a sparkle, often used to describe a gleam in the eyes or a flicker of light.

1. Brief flash of lightA2formal

   A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash of light.

   Мерцание

   • The twinkle of the stars was visible in the clear night sky.
   • She saw a twinkle of light from the distant lighthouse.
   • The diamond's twinkle caught everyone's attention.

   Синонимыflashflickergleamglimmerglintsparksparkle

2. Expression of merrimentB1informal

   A brightness or gleam in the eyes that shows amusement, happiness, or mischief.

   Искорка

   • There was a mischievous twinkle in his eyes when he told the joke.
   • Her face lit up with a twinkle of joy.
   • The old man had a friendly twinkle in his gaze.

   Синонимыgleamglimmerglintglittersparkle

• Глагол, используемый для описания мерцающего или искрящегося света, часто применяется к звёздам или глазам.

A verb used to describe shining with a flickering or sparkling light, often used for stars or eyes.

1. Shine with a flickering lightA2formal

   To shine with a light that seems to go on and off quickly, like a star.

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   • The stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
   • The city lights twinkled in the distance.
   • Her eyes twinkled with amusement.

   Синонимыflashflickergleamglimmerglitterscintillateshimmersparkle

2. Sparkle or flashB1formal

   To emit or reflect light in a quick, intermittent manner.

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   • The diamond on her ring twinkled under the light.
   • The dew on the grass twinkled in the morning sun.
   • The fireflies twinkled in the garden.

   Синонимыflashflickergleamglimmerglintglistenglitterscintillateshimmersparkle