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flicker

UK/'flikә/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To burn or shine unsteadily with a wavering light; to appear and disappear briefly.

闪烁,摇曳

n.

An unsteady, wavering flash of light; a brief moment.

闪光,闪烁;短暂的一瞬

Root Breakdown

Native English
flickerother
=flicker

Common Collocations

  • 1.flicker of light一闪光
  • 2.flicker on and off闪烁开关

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The candle flame continued to flicker as wind blew through the room.

  • 2.

    She noticed the flickering neon sign outside the abandoned storefront.

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