coruscate

IPA/ˈkɒrəskeɪt/
IPA/ˈkɔːrəskeɪt/

coruscate — 動詞

  • coruscatepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • coruscateshe / she / it
  • coruscatedpast simple
  • coruscating-ing form

1. to produce short, vivid flashes of light, like those thrown off by a diamond or

1.動詞不及物C2
釋義

閃爍

發出明亮閃光

to produce short, vivid flashes of light, like those thrown off by a diamond or by sunlight striking moving water.

例句

Nora's diamond ring coruscated as she raised her hand to wave.

Nora 的鑽戒在她舉手揮舞時閃爍著光芒。

collocation: coruscate under [light source]

Sunlight coruscated across the lake's surface after the storm passed.

風暴過後，陽光在湖面上閃爍跳動。

常見搭配
  • coruscate in / under [the light, the spotlight, the sun]
  • coruscate across [a surface, water, a wall]
  • coruscate like [a diamond, a mirror, fire]
同義詞
  • sparkle

    much more common in everyday English; less intense flash

  • glitter

    emphasises many tiny, unsteady flashes, often from a surface

  • scintillate

    equally literary; often used of stars or clever conversation

反義詞
  • fade

    opposite direction — light becoming weaker

  • dim

    to lose brightness rather than produce bright flashes

文法句型

coruscate + adverb/prepositional phrase

用法筆記

Rare in everyday speech; found mainly in literary and descriptive writing. The subject is typically a light source, a reflective surface, or a gemstone that catches and throws off brief, bright flashes.

常見錯誤

The light bulb coruscated all night.' (bulbs glow steadily, not in quick flashes).
The diamond coruscated under the spotlight.
coruscate suggests brief, lively bursts of reflected light, not a constant glow.

2. to display energy, wit, or impressive skill in a way that attracts attention and

2.動詞不及物C2
釋義

大放異彩

才華或技藝出眾

to display energy, wit, or impressive skill in a way that attracts attention and admiration — often used of a performance, speech, or piece of writing.

例句

The comedian's wit coruscated throughout his two-hour show.

那位喜劇演員整場兩小時的演出大放異彩，機智橫溢、妙語如珠。

subject: a person's [wit/humour/skill]

Mira's piano playing coruscated with dazzling runs and trills.

Mira 的鋼琴演奏大放異彩，以炫目的快速音群與顫音展現精湛技巧。

pattern: coruscate with [technical skill]

常見搭配
  • coruscate with [wit, humour, energy, brilliance, insight, technique]
  • [speech, performance, writing, personality] coruscates
  • coruscate across [the stage, the page]
同義詞
  • shine

    more common and general; less intense

  • dazzle

    emphasises the effect on the audience

  • scintillate

    equally literary; used especially of conversation or wit

反義詞
  • bore

    to fail to interest rather than impress

  • underwhelm

    to disappoint by being ordinary, not brilliant

文法句型

coruscate + with + abstract noun

用法筆記

Almost always paired with 'with' followed by an abstract noun (wit, humour, brilliance, energy, technique). The subject is typically a person, a performance, or a creative work. Do not use for plain competence — the sense requires a lively, showy quality.

常見錯誤

The report coruscated with data.' (data alone is not a lively quality).
Her presentation coruscated with sharp wit and original ideas.
the quality after 'with' must be something vivid or brilliant.

同根字

  • coruscation
    名詞C2
  • coruscating
    形容詞C2
  • coruscant
    形容詞C2

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常用片語

  • coruscate like [diamond / mirror / fire]
  • coruscate across [stage / page / surface]

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