glittering

• 形容物体反射出明亮光芒、闪闪发亮；也常比喻表面诱人、华丽但可能缺乏实质的事物。

Describes something that shines with a bright, reflected light; often used metaphorically to describe something superficially attractive or impressive.

1. Shining with a flickering lightB1formal

   Reflecting light in small, bright flashes; sparkling.

   闪闪发光的

   • The glittering stars filled the night sky.
   • She wore a glittering diamond necklace to the gala.
   • The lake was glittering under the afternoon sun.

   同义词flickeringgleamingglimmeringglintingglowingscintillatingsparklingtwinkling

   反义词darkdimdullgloomymatte

• 动词，用来描述某物闪耀、闪烁，反射出明亮而闪烁的光，常带有细小、断续的闪光。

A verb used to describe the act of shining with a bright, shimmering, reflected light, often in small flashes.

1. Shine with sparkling lightB1formal

   To shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light, often with small flashes.

   闪烁

   • The stars glittered in the clear night sky.
   • Her diamond necklace glittered under the chandelier.
   • The snow glittered like millions of tiny diamonds.

   同义词flashgleamglintglistenglistershimmersparkletwinkle

2. Appear attractive or excitingB2formal

   To be superficially attractive or exciting, often hiding a less pleasant reality.

   闪耀（比喻义）

   • All that glitters is not gold.
   • The city glittered with promise for the young artist.
   • His life seemed to glitter with success, but he was deeply unhappy.

   同义词dazzleshinesparkle