sparkles
sparkles — 動詞
1. to produce or reflect many tiny, bright points of light that seem to move or fla
閃爍；閃耀
發出或反射微小的亮光
to produce or reflect many tiny, bright points of light that seem to move or flash, like the effect of light hitting a diamond or the surface of water
The diamond ring on Ana's finger sparkled under the bright restaurant lights.
安娜手上的鑽石戒指在高級餐廳的燈光下閃爍著光芒。
pattern: [object] sparkled [preposition] [place]
Snow sparkled on the mountain peaks early in the morning sun.
清晨的陽光下，山頂的積雪閃閃發光。
The calm lake sparkled as golden sunlight hit its surface.
平靜的湖面在金色陽光照耀下閃爍著波光。
Tiny fairy lights sparkled across the old wooden balcony at night.
夜晚時，小彩燈在老舊的木造陽臺上閃爍著。
Lin's glass beads sparkled when she walked past the shop window.
Lin 走過商店櫥窗時，她的玻璃珠串閃閃發亮。
- fade
to lose brightness gradually
文法句型
sparkle + adverb/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used with a location or light-source phrase introduced by 'in', 'under', or 'on'. The subject is typically a reflective or shining surface or object.
常見錯誤
2. to show great energy, charm, or intelligence in the way you behave, speak, or pe
活躍；精彩
展現活力、魅力或才智
to show great energy, charm, or intelligence in the way you behave, speak, or perform — for example, a comedian whose jokes are full of wit
The young comedian sparkled on stage, making the whole audience laugh.
那位年輕的喜劇演員在舞臺上大放異彩，逗得全場觀眾哈哈大笑。
pattern: [person] sparkles on [platform/stage]
Hana's writing sparkles with humour and vivid descriptions of daily life.
Hana 的文章精彩地展現了幽默感以及對日常生活的生動描寫。
pattern: [creation] sparkles with [quality]
The jazz band sparkled during their show at the crowded downtown club.
那個爵士樂團在市中心擁擠的夜店裡表現得非常精彩。
Wei's eyes sparkled as he talked about his travel adventures in Vietnam.
Wei 講到他在越南的旅行經歷時，眼睛閃閃發亮。
文法句型
sparkle + adverb
sparkle with + quality
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'with' followed by an abstract noun (humour, wit, energy, charm). The subject is usually a person, performance, conversation, or piece of writing.
常見錯誤
3. to release many tiny gas bubbles from a liquid, creating a fizzy or foamy effect
冒泡
液體產生微小氣泡
to release many tiny gas bubbles from a liquid, creating a fizzy or foamy effect, like a newly opened bottle of soda or champagne
The pink lemonade sparkled when the waiter poured it into tall glasses.
服務生將粉紅檸檬水倒入高腳杯時，飲料冒出了細小的氣泡。
used for carbonated/fizzy drinks
Fresh spring water sparkles naturally with tiny bubbles from the underground source.
新鮮的泉水從地下水源冒出時便自然產生細微的氣泡。
The homemade ginger beer sparkled in the bottle after three days of fermentation.
自製的薑汁啤酒發酵三天後，在瓶子裡冒出了許多氣泡。
The soda sparkled as soon as she twisted the cap off the cold bottle.
她一轉開冰涼的瓶蓋，汽水就立刻冒出氣泡。
- fizz
emphasises the sound of bubbles escaping rather than the visual effect
- effervesce
more technical or formal; 'sparkle' is the everyday word
文法句型
sparkle + adverb/prepositional phrase
sparkles — 名詞
1. a very small point of bright light on a surface, or the visual effect created by
閃光；光點
微小而明亮的閃光或反光
a very small point of bright light on a surface, or the visual effect created by many such points of light reflecting off something
The sparkle of the ocean caught everyone's attention from the hilltop restaurant.
海洋的閃爍波光從山頂餐廳吸引了所有人的目光。
pattern: the sparkle of + [natural feature]
Priya noticed the sparkle of morning dew on each green leaf in the garden.
她注意到花園裡每片翠綠葉子上晨露的閃亮光點。
The sparkles from the fireworks reflected in the excited children's wide eyes.
煙火的亮光在孩子們興奮的雙眼中反射出閃閃光芒。
A single sparkle on the lake told him the sun had finally risen.
湖面上的那一點光告訴他，太陽終於升起了。
文法句型
the sparkle of + noun
sparkles + verb
用法筆記
As a countable noun ('sparkles'), it refers to individual points or specks of light. As an uncountable noun ('sparkle'), it describes the overall shimmering effect.
常見錯誤
2. a quality of being exciting, attractive, and full of life or interest, especiall
活力；光彩
有趣而迷人的特質
a quality of being exciting, attractive, and full of life or interest, especially in a person's character, a performance, or an event
The party lacked sparkle until the band started playing lively dance music.
那個派對原本乏善可陳，直到樂團開始演奏動感的舞曲才變得有趣。
collocation: lack sparkle = be dull or boring
There is a special sparkle in Miss Chen's voice whenever she talks about her students.
每當陳老師提起學生時，她的聲音裡就有一種特別的光彩。
His latest novel has real sparkle and kept me laughing through every chapter.
他最新的小說趣味十足，每一章都讓我讀得笑個不停。
The old man's eyes lost their sparkle after his wife passed away last winter.
自從妻子去年冬天過世後，老先生的眼睛就失去了以往的光采。
- vitality
more about physical energy; 'sparkle' suggests a brighter, more charming quality
- brilliance
emphasises exceptional intelligence or talent more than charm or fun
- charm
focuses on pleasantness and appeal; 'sparkle' adds a sense of energy
- dullness
the quality of being boring and uninteresting
文法句型
lack/have/lose sparkle
sparkle of + quality
用法筆記
Typically uncountable and used in abstract contexts. Often appears in expressions like 'lack sparkle' (be dull), 'add sparkle' (make more interesting), or 'lose one's sparkle' (become less lively over time).