flicker
/ˈflɪkə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈflɪkər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfli-kər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈflɪk.ər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈflɪk.ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
flicker — 動詞
- flickerpresent simple I / you / we / they
- flickershe / she / it
- flickeredpast simple
- flickering-ing form
1. to give off light that keeps growing brighter and weaker instead of staying stea
閃爍
光線忽強忽弱地發亮
to give off light that keeps growing brighter and weaker instead of staying steady.
A single candle flickered beside the hospital bed all night.
整個晚上，病床旁的一根蠟燭都在閃爍。
flicker beside [place/object]
The porch light flickered during the storm and then went out.
暴風雨來時，門廊的燈一直閃爍，後來就熄了。
flicker during a storm
Neon signs flickered above the empty noodle shop after midnight.
過了午夜後，空蕩蕩的麵店上方霓虹招牌還在閃爍。
The campfire flickered in the wind while Bao boiled water.
營火在風中閃爍時，Bao 正在燒水。
- shine steadily
describes light that remains even and stable
文法句型
flicker
flicker in the wind
flicker on and off
用法筆記
Used for flames, bulbs, screens, and other light sources that do not stay steady. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about something appearing briefly or moving in quick, slight bursts.
常見錯誤
2. to show itself for only a moment, or to move in quick uneven bursts and then van
閃現；晃動
短暫出現，或快速不穩地一動
to show itself for only a moment, or to move in quick uneven bursts and then vanish again.
A smile flickered across Élise's face when she saw the postcard.
Élise 看到那張明信片時，臉上閃過一抹笑意。
flicker across someone's face
Hope flickered in Hao's voice after the nurse mentioned new treatment.
護理師提到新的治療方法後，Hao 的聲音裡閃現了一絲希望。
flicker in someone's voice
The moth flickered around the hallway lamp and vanished upstairs.
那隻飛蛾在走廊燈旁晃動了一下，接著消失在樓上。
Shadows flickered across the white tent as people walked outside.
外頭有人走過時，白色帳篷上忽然閃過幾道人影。
- linger
describes something that stays instead of appearing only briefly
文法句型
flicker across someone's face
flicker in someone's voice
flicker around
用法筆記
Often used for expressions, feelings, shadows, or small quick movements that last only a moment. This sense commonly appears with across, in, or around.
常見錯誤
flicker — 名詞
- flickersingular
- flickersplural
1. a small light, or a short change in light, that is not steady.
閃動
忽明忽暗的一小陣光
a small light, or a short change in light, that is not steady.
The only light in the cabin was a flicker by the stove.
小屋裡唯一的光，是火爐旁那一點閃動。
a flicker by [place]
Kemi watched the flicker of the TV from the dark hallway.
Kemi 從昏暗的走廊看著電視畫面的閃動。
the flicker of [light source]
A faint flicker came from the lantern near the garden gate.
花園門邊的提燈透出一陣微弱的閃動。
The power returned with one flicker in the kitchen lights.
來電時，廚房的燈先閃動了一下。
- steady glow
describes a light that remains even instead of wavering
文法句型
a flicker
a flicker of light
用法筆記
Often used for a brief wavering light from a flame, lamp, television, or electrical supply. It commonly appears with of when the light source is named.
2. a very short sign of a feeling, expression, or personal quality.
一絲
短暫露出的情緒或神情
a very short sign of a feeling, expression, or personal quality.
A flicker of fear crossed Rodrigo's face when the dog lunged.
狗猛撲過來時，Rodrigo 臉上掠過一絲恐懼。
a flicker of + emotion
There was a flicker of hope after the nurse smiled.
護理師一笑，房間裡就出現了一絲希望。
Antonia hid a flicker of annoyance and poured more tea.
Antonia 壓下那一絲惱意，又替大家倒了茶。
The judge caught a flicker of surprise when the witness laughed.
證人笑出來時，法官捕捉到一絲驚訝。
文法句型
a flicker of hope
a flicker of fear
a flicker of surprise
用法筆記
Usually followed by of plus an emotion or quality. This sense is about something briefly showing on a face, in a voice, or in a general atmosphere.
常見錯誤
3. a small movement that happens quickly and does not stay steady.
微動
一下快速而輕微的不穩動作
a small movement that happens quickly and does not stay steady.
The guard saw a flicker of movement behind the storage shed.
警衛看見儲藏棚後方有一絲微動。
a flicker of movement
A flicker in the curtains told Yael the window was open.
窗簾上的一點微動讓 Yael 知道窗戶還開著。
a flicker in [object]
Christopher caught a flicker near the reeds and stopped rowing.
Christopher 在蘆葦旁看見一點微動後，就停下了划槳。
The deer froze at a flicker of a tail by the fence.
鹿看到籬笆邊尾巴的一下微動，就立刻僵住了。
- stillness
describes a complete lack of movement
文法句型
a flicker of movement
see a flicker
用法筆記
Often used when someone notices only a slight movement for a moment, especially in curtains, leaves, animals, or distant objects. It commonly appears in the phrase a flicker of movement.
常見錯誤
4. a North American woodpecker that often searches for ants on the ground.
北美啄木鳥
常在地面找螞蟻吃的一種鳥
a North American woodpecker that often searches for ants on the ground.
We spotted a flicker pecking at ants beside the trail.
我們看見一隻北美啄木鳥在步道旁啄食螞蟻。
spot a flicker
The guide pointed to a flicker on the dead tree.
嚮導指著枯樹上的那隻北美啄木鳥給大家看。
A young flicker flew from the fence to the apple tree.
一隻年幼的北美啄木鳥從籬笆飛到蘋果樹上。
In winter, the backyard feeder sometimes attracts a flicker.
到了冬天，後院的餵鳥器有時會吸引來一隻北美啄木鳥。
- woodpecker
is the broader bird group; a flicker is one North American type
文法句型
a flicker
spot a flicker
用法筆記
Used in North American birdwatching for one particular kind of woodpecker, not for woodpeckers in general.