"flicker" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 闪烁
• 摇曳

Definition

以快速、不稳定的光亮闪烁，或快速轻微地移动。也可用来表示突然而短暂的感觉或念头。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Flicker' 多用于形容烛光、屏幕等不稳定的光，也可形容短暂的情绪或想法。比 'blink'（眨眼）或 'flash'（闪光）更文艺正式，不用于开关动作。

Examples

The candle flickered in the wind.

蜡烛在风中**闪烁**。

The lights began to flicker during the storm.

暴风雨时灯光开始**闪烁**。

A flicker of hope appeared on her face.

她脸上出现了一丝**希望的光芒**。

My computer screen started to flicker, so I turned it off.

我的电脑屏幕开始**闪烁**，我就关掉了。

I saw a flicker of recognition in his eyes when I said my name.

当我说出自己的名字时，他眼中出现了一丝**认出的神色**。

The stars seemed to flicker in the night sky.

夜空中的星星仿佛在**闪烁**。