glow
/ɡləʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ɡləʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈglō/ (ame, mw) · /ɡloʊ/ (ame, ipa)
glow — 動詞
- glowpresent simple I / you / we / they
- glowshe / she / it
- glowedpast simple
- glowing-ing form
1. to give out a steady light, often with some warmth, without flames or sparks
發光
發出穩定的光（常伴隨熱度）
to give out a steady light, often with some warmth, without flames or sparks
The coals in the fireplace continued to glow long after the flames had died down.
壁爐裡的煤炭在火焰熄滅後，仍然持續發著紅光。
adverb phrase: continued to glow + time clause
The screen of Nikhil's phone glowed in the dark room as he checked the time.
Nikhil 的手機螢幕在黑暗的房間裡發出微光，他看了一下時間。
Orange streetlights glowed softly along the empty road at three in the morning.
凌晨三點，橙色的路燈沿著空無一人的街道發出柔和的光。
The iron rod in the blacksmith's forge began to glow a deep orange after ten minutes of heating.
鐵匠鋪裡的鐵條在加熱十分鐘後，開始發出深橙色的光。
文法句型
glow + adverb/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Unlike 'shine,' which can describe reflected or emitted light, 'glow' always refers to light that comes from the object itself, not light bouncing off it.
常見錯誤
2. to show happiness, pride, or health through a bright and attractive look on your
容光煥發
臉上因開心或健康而發亮
to show happiness, pride, or health through a bright and attractive look on your face, especially in your eyes
Megan's face glowed with pride when she received her university diploma on stage.
Megan 在台上領到大學文憑時，整個人容光煥發。
pattern: glow with + emotion noun
Xiu's eyes glowed as she talked about her new painting project.
Xiu 談到她的新畫作時，眼睛都亮了起來。
Every time Dahlia mentions her grandchildren, her whole face seems to glow.
每次 Dahlia 提到她的孫子們，整張臉都好像亮了起來。
The groom's face glowed with joy as he watched his bride walk toward him.
新郎看著新娘朝他走來，臉上洋溢著喜悅的光芒。
文法句型
glow with + emotion noun
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'with' followed by an emotion noun: glow with pride, glow with happiness, glow with excitement. The subject is usually a person's face, eyes, or cheeks.
常見錯誤
3. to become red or hot on your skin after doing physical exercise or from being in
發紅發熱
運動後皮膚變紅或發熱
to become red or hot on your skin after doing physical exercise or from being in heat
After an hour of running, Linh's cheeks were glowing bright red in the cold air.
跑了一小時後，Linh 的雙頰在冷空氣中變得通紅。
color adjective: glowing bright red
Minho's skin glowed from the heat as he stepped off the squash court.
Minho 走出壁球場時，皮膚因運動的熱氣而泛紅。
Christopher was still glowing after his fifth lap around the track.
Christopher 跑了第五圈之後，全身還在發熱泛紅。
The yoga students left the hot studio with their faces glowing pink.
上完熱瑜伽課的學員們走出教室，臉頰都發紅發熱。
文法句型
glow + adverb/adjective complement
用法筆記
This sense describes visible redness, not just feeling hot. The person does not control the glow — it is a natural physical reaction to effort or warmth.
常見錯誤
4. to have a deep, rich colour that catches the eye, especially in warm tones such
呈現暖色
展現濃郁溫暖的色彩
to have a deep, rich colour that catches the eye, especially in warm tones such as gold, red, or orange
The autumn leaves glowed gold and orange in the late afternoon sunlight.
秋天的樹葉在午後的陽光下閃耀著金黃和橘紅的色彩。
color complements: glow gold and orange
The sky above the beach glowed with shades of pink and purple as the sun went down.
日落時分，海面上的天空呈現暖色調，粉色和紫色交織在一起。
Ayana's silk dress glowed a rich crimson under the warm restaurant lights.
Ayana 的絲質連衣裙在餐廳溫暖的燈光下，散發出濃郁的深紅色。
The old stained-glass window glowed with deep blues and reds when sunlight passed through it.
陽光穿過那扇舊彩繪玻璃窗時，窗上浮現出深邃的藍色與紅色。
文法句型
glow + color adjective/adverb
用法筆記
Unlike verb sense 1 (EMIT LIGHT), this sense focuses on the warm quality of the colour itself, not on whether the object produces its own light. A stained-glass window glows because light shines through it.
glow — 名詞
1. a steady light that an object gives out, often together with warmth, without fla
光；光輝
物體發出穩定持續的光亮
a steady light that an object gives out, often together with warmth, without flames
The soft glow of the nightlight helped Noa feel safe in the dark bedroom.
小夜燈的柔和光輝讓 Noa 在黑暗的臥室裡感到安心。
collocation: soft glow of [light source]
Tariq could see the warm glow of a campfire through the pine trees up ahead.
Tariq 可以透過前方的松樹看到營火溫暖的光。
A faint orange glow hung over the city from the thousands of streetlights below.
城市中成千上萬的路燈在下方形成一層淡淡的橙色光暈。
Élise lit a single candle and worked on her drawing by its gentle glow until midnight.
Élise 點了一根蠟燭，靠著它柔和的燭光畫畫，一直畫到半夜。
- darkness
absence of light
文法句型
a/the + glow + of + noun
glow + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
This noun is often used with adjectives describing quality (soft, warm, faint, gentle) rather than intensity (bright, harsh). 'Glow' usually implies a pleasant or comfortable light, not an uncomfortably bright one.
常見錯誤
2. the healthy, warm look that someone's skin has, especially when it is slightly r
紅潤氣色
臉上健康紅潤的光采
the healthy, warm look that someone's skin has, especially when it is slightly red or pink from good health or exercise
After two weeks hiking in the mountains, the children had a healthy glow about them.
在山裡健行兩個星期後，孩子們臉上都帶著健康紅潤的光采。
collocation: healthy glow
Megan's skin had a natural glow that needed no makeup or powder.
Megan 的膚色天生紅潤，不需要任何化妝品。
Regular exercise gave the old man's face a rosy glow that made him look ten years younger.
規律運動讓那位老先生臉上帶著紅潤氣色，看起來年輕了十歲。
Linh's face had a dewy glow after the facial treatment at the spa.
Linh 在美容中心做完整套臉部護理後，皮膚散發著水潤的光澤。
文法句型
a + adjective + glow
用法筆記
Common in beauty and health contexts. Phrases like 'natural glow,' 'healthy glow,' and 'youthful glow' are very frequent. Advertisers for skincare products use this sense heavily.
常見錯誤
3. a pleasant feeling of warmth or happiness that comes from a good experience or k
暖意；喜悅
愉快溫暖的正面感受
a pleasant feeling of warmth or happiness that comes from a good experience or kind gesture
A warm glow spread through Christopher's chest when his daughter said she loved him.
當女兒說愛他的時候，Christopher 心中湧起一股暖意。
collocation: warm glow of [emotion]
Nikhil felt a glow of satisfaction after finishing the project two weeks ahead of schedule.
Nikhil 提前兩週完成專案後，心中充滿了滿足的喜悅。
pattern: glow of + emotion noun
The memory of their kindness still gives Constanza a warm glow inside whenever she thinks about it.
每當 Constanza 想起他們的善意，心中總會泛起一陣溫暖。
There was a clear glow of pride in Ayana's voice as she talked about her daughter's achievements.
Ayana 談到女兒的成就時，語氣中可以清楚感受到她那份驕傲的喜悅。
- warmth
the friendly, kind feeling itself rather than its visible effect
- satisfaction
a specific positive feeling; glow includes warmth beyond satisfaction
文法句型
a + glow + of + emotion noun
用法筆記
This sense is always used in a positive context. You would not say 'a glow of anger' or 'a glow of fear.' Common emotion nouns used here include pride, satisfaction, happiness, joy, and warmth.