flutter
/ˈflʌtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈflʌtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈflə-tər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈflʌt.ər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈflʌt̬.ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
flutter — 動詞
- flutterpresent simple I / you / we / they
- fluttershe / she / it
- flutteredpast simple
- fluttering-ing form
1. to shift back and forth in quick, delicate motions, or to set something moving l
拍動；飄動
輕快地拍動或飄動
to shift back and forth in quick, delicate motions, or to set something moving like that.
A yellow butterfly fluttered above the lavender beside the gate.
一隻黃色蝴蝶在門邊的薰衣草上方拍動翅膀。
flutter above + place
Hugo's note fluttered to the floor when the fan turned on.
電扇一開，Hugo 的紙條就飄動著落到地板上。
Paloma fluttered the paper flags along the porch before the party.
派對前，Paloma 讓門廊邊的紙旗在風中飄動。
Two white curtains fluttered in the kitchen window all afternoon.
兩片白色窗簾整個下午都在廚房窗邊輕輕飄動。
文法句型
flutter above/through + place
flutter + wings/curtains/flags
flutter something in the wind
用法筆記
Often describes wings, cloth, paper, eyelashes, or fingers moving lightly and quickly. When used transitively, it means causing something thin or light to move in the air.
常見錯誤
2. when excitement or worry affects your chest or belly, you feel a light, uneven b
怦跳；發顫
因緊張或興奮而快速不穩地跳動
when excitement or worry affects your chest or belly, you feel a light, uneven beating inside.
Sari's stomach fluttered as the interview panel opened the door.
面試委員開門時，Sari 的胃一陣發顫。
stomach fluttered as + event
Gabriel felt his heart flutter before he stepped onto the stage.
走上舞台前，Gabriel 感到自己的心一陣怦跳。
feel your heart flutter
At the airport gate, my chest fluttered when the announcement changed.
登機口的廣播一改，我的胸口就開始怦跳。
The little boy's stomach fluttered while the nurse cleaned his cut.
護士替那個小男孩清理傷口時，他的胃緊張得發顫。
文法句型
heart/stomach flutter
feel your heart flutter
flutter with excitement or nerves
用法筆記
Used for quick nervous movement inside the body, especially in the heart or stomach. Distinguish this sense from verb/1, which is about visible light movement such as wings or cloth.
常見錯誤
flutter — 名詞
- fluttersingular
- fluttersplural
1. a brief spell of lively, excited activity or feeling.
一陣騷動
短暫而興奮的忙亂或熱鬧
a brief spell of lively, excited activity or feeling.
There was a flutter of excitement when the singer walked into the hall.
歌手走進大廳時，現場立刻出現一陣興奮的騷動。
a flutter of excitement
A flutter of phone calls followed the school principal's sudden resignation.
校長突然辭職後，辦公室裡接著出現一陣騷動，電話響個不停。
a flutter of + noun
For ten minutes, the market was in a flutter after the surprise price cut.
驚喜降價後，市場裡有十分鐘都陷在一陣騷動中。
A flutter of movement filled the corridor when the fire drill bell rang.
消防演習鈴一響，走廊裡立刻出現一陣匆忙的騷動。
- calm
suggests the activity or excitement has settled
文法句型
a flutter of + noun
be in a flutter
用法筆記
Usually appears in phrases such as a flutter of excitement or be in a flutter. It suggests a short lively burst, not long-lasting disorder.
常見錯誤
2. a small amount of money that someone risks on a race or another uncertain result
小賭注
隨手下的小額賭金
a small amount of money that someone risks on a race or another uncertain result.
Christopher put a flutter on the grey horse before lunch.
Christopher 午餐前在那匹灰馬身上下了一筆小賭注。
put a flutter on + horse
My uncle has a small flutter on the Cup every spring.
我叔叔每年春天都會在那場盃賽下個小賭注。
have a flutter
Outside the track, two friends picked one horse for a weekend flutter.
賽道外，兩個朋友挑了一匹馬來下個週末的小賭注。
Yan lost his Friday flutter but still enjoyed the race.
Yan 輸掉了週五那筆小賭注，但還是很享受那場比賽。
文法句型
have a flutter
put a flutter on + horse/race
用法筆記
Mainly British and informal, often used for horse racing or casual sports bets. It usually suggests a small amount rather than serious gambling.
常見錯誤
3. a fast, light movement up and down or back and forth.
輕顫；撲動
一下快速而輕微的動作
a fast, light movement up and down or back and forth.
There was one flutter of the trapped bird's wings before the bird settled.
那隻受困的鳥安靜下來前，翅膀先撲動了一下。
one flutter of + noun
The candle flame gave a brief flutter when the door opened.
門一打開，燭火就輕顫了一下。
give a flutter
One flutter of Chiara's hand sent glitter across the wet paint.
Chiara 的手一撲動，亮粉就灑到了濕油漆上。
The baby's eyelids showed a tiny flutter before the baby woke up.
寶寶醒來前，眼皮先出現了一下輕顫。
- stillness
suggests no visible movement at all
文法句型
a flutter of + wings/eyelids
give a flutter
用法筆記
Often used for one small movement of wings, a flame, a hand, or eyelids. Distinguish this sense from noun/1, which is a short burst of activity or excitement among people.