scintillation

• 名词，指磷光体吸收光子或电离粒子时产生的闪光；也泛指短暂的闪光、闪烁或耀眼的显现。

A noun referring to a flash of light produced when a phosphor absorbs a photon or ionizing particle, or more generally a brief spark, twinkle, or brilliant display.

1. Flash of light in physicsC1formalscientific

   A brief flash of light emitted by a phosphor when it absorbs a photon or an ionizing particle.

   闪烁

   • The scintillation detector recorded each particle interaction.
   • Scintillation in the phosphor screen indicated the presence of radiation.
   • The physicist observed a faint scintillation in the dark chamber.

   同义词flashglintspark

2. Rapid change in brightnessC1formal

   A quick, brief spark or flash of light, often involving rapid changes in brightness.

   闪烁

   • The diamond's scintillation caught everyone's eye.
   • The firefly's scintillation was visible in the twilight.
   • The scintillation of the gemstone was mesmerizing.

   同义词flickeringglimmeringglitteringsparklingtwinkling

3. Brilliant display of witC2formal

   A lively and brilliant display of cleverness or humor in conversation or writing.

   才华横溢的机智

   • Her scintillation at the dinner party entertained all the guests.
   • The author's scintillation is evident in every witty remark.
   • His scintillation made the debate both engaging and insightful.

   同义词brillianceclevernesseffervescenceflashglittersparklewitwittiness

   反义词dullness

4. Quality of shining brightlyC1formal

   The quality of reflecting light brightly, often with a sparkling or gleaming effect.

   闪耀

   • The scintillation of the polished silverware was stunning.
   • The lake's surface had a beautiful scintillation under the sun.
   • The scintillation of the chandelier lit up the entire room.

   同义词flashgleamglistenglittershimmersparkletwinkle

5. Twinkling of starsC1formalscientific

   The twinkling effect of stars caused by changes in the density of Earth's atmosphere, leading to uneven refraction of starlight.

   星光闪烁

   • The scintillation of the stars was particularly strong on that clear night.
   • Astronomers account for atmospheric scintillation when observing distant objects.
   • The twinkling scintillation of the stars is a beautiful natural phenomenon.

   同义词flickeringglimmeringsparklingtwinkling