gleam

• 名词，指短暂、微弱或柔和的光亮或闪光；也指某种品质或情感的突然显露。

A noun referring to a brief, soft, or faint flash of light, or a sudden expression of a particular quality or emotion.

1. Soft or reflected lightB1formal

   A brief or faint flash of light, often from a polished surface.

   微光

   • The gleam of the moon on the lake was beautiful.
   • She saw a gleam of light from the distant lighthouse.
   • The polished floor had a soft gleam in the sunlight.

   同义词glimmerglintshimmersparkletwinkle

2. Brief sign or hintB2formal

   A small, sudden sign of a feeling or quality, often in the eyes.

   闪现

   • There was a gleam of hope in his eyes.
   • She had a mischievous gleam in her smile.
   • A gleam of recognition crossed his face when he saw her.

   同义词flickerglimmerhintraysparksuggestiontouchtrace

• 动词，用于描述柔和、持续或反射的光，常暗示短暂或断续的闪光。

A verb used to describe a soft, steady, or reflected light, often implying a brief or intermittent shine.

1. Shine brightlyB1formal

   To shine with a soft, steady light, often reflecting light.

   闪烁

   • The polished floor gleamed in the sunlight.
   • Her eyes gleamed with excitement.
   • The stars gleamed in the clear night sky.

   同义词glimmerglintglistenglittershimmersparkle

   反义词darkendimdullobscure

2. Express a feelingB2formal

   To show a particular emotion or quality through one's expression.

   流露

   • His face gleamed with pride after the award.
   • Her smile gleamed with genuine happiness.
   • The child's eyes gleamed with mischief.

   同义词beamflashglintshinesparkletwinkle