Flickers - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

An implement with a handle and a solid surface, typically of wood, used for hitting the ball in games such as cricket, baseball, and table tennis.

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A cricket bat

verb

(of a sports team or player) take the role of hitting rather than throwing the ball.

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Australia reached 263 for 4 after choosing to bat

noun

A mainly nocturnal mammal capable of sustained flight, with membranous wings that extend between the fingers and limbs.

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Small and furry, bats are the only mammals to have achieved powered flight.

verb

Shut and open the eyes quickly.

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I blinked in astonishment

noun

An act of shutting and opening the eyes very quickly.

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He was observing her every blink

verb

To close and open the eyes quickly, once or several times

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[ i ] he stared at us without blinking.

verb

Move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

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Their cheeks were pressed together as they danced

noun

A series of steps and movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.

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Everyone was taking part in the dance

verb

Taking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music

verb

(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly.

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A pheasant flapped its wings

noun

A thin, flat piece of cloth, paper, metal, etc. that is hinged or attached on one side only and covers an opening or hangs down from something.

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The flap of the envelope

verb

Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

noun

A sudden brief burst of bright flame or light.

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The flare of the match lit up his face

verb

Burn or shine with a sudden intensity.

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The bonfire crackled and flared up

verb

To burn brightly either for a short time or on and off

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The candle flared then went out., [ i ] these trousers flare slightly at the ankle., the dispute th…

verb

Shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way.

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Lightning flashed overhead

noun

A sudden brief burst of bright light.

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A flash of lightning

adjective

Ostentatiously stylish or expensive.

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A flash new car

verb

(of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly.

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A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden

noun

An act of fluttering.

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There was a flutter of wings at the window

verb

To move in quick, irregular motions, or to cause something to move this way

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[ i ] the flags fluttered in the breeze., there was a flutter of wings overhead.

verb

Shine brightly, especially with reflected light.

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Light gleamed on the china cats

noun

A faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something.

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The gleam of a silver tray

verb

To shine with a soft light

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Street lights gleamed brightly in the snow., the gleam of silver candlesticks

verb

Shine faintly with a wavering light.

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The moonlight glimmered on the lawn

noun

A faint or wavering light.

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He saw a faint glimmer of light from her window

verb

(of light) to shine without strength or not continuously

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A candle glimmered faintly in the darkened room., a glimmer of light, the treaty offered a glimmer …

verb

Give out or reflect small flashes of light.

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Her glasses glinted in the firelight

noun

A small flash of light, especially a reflected one.

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The glint of gold in his teeth

verb

To produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface

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The stream glinted in the moonlight., a large diamond glinted on her finger.

verb

(of something wet or greasy) shine with a sparkling light.

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His cheeks glistened with tears

noun

A sparkling light reflected from something wet.

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There was a glisten of perspiration across her top lip

verb

(esp. of wet surfaces) to shine brightly

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His eyes glistened with tears.

verb

Shine with a bright, shimmering reflected light.

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The grass glittered with dew

noun

A bright, shimmering reflected light.

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The blue glitter of the sea

verb

To shine with little, bright flashes of reflected light

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The grass glittered like jewels., the glitter of moonlight on the lake, decorate the dress with gli…

noun

A shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater.

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I recall considering grabbing the gutter on the roof edge as it rose past me, but doubted it would …

verb

(of a candle or flame) flicker and burn unsteadily.

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The candle flickered, and after a moment, the little flame guttered out.

noun

A channel at the lower edge of a roof for carrying away rain, or a side of a road that is lower than the center of the road, where water and garbage collects

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Every fall we have to clean leaves out of the gutters., the campaign went right into the gutter onc…

noun

A quick, sharp, sudden movement.

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He gave a sudden jerk of his head

verb

Move or cause to move with a jerk.

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The van jerked forward

verb

Season or marinate (meat or fish) in a blend of chilli, allspice, and other ingredients and barbecue it over a wood fire.

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If they didn't use pimento to jerk the chicken it's not the original jamaican jerk chicken

verb

Blink.

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The lid of her left eye began to nictate

verb

Blink.

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The lid of her left eye began to nictate

adjective

Easy to prove or answer

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Our lawyer thinks that we have an open-and-shut case.

verb

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

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The tree's branches stopped quivering

noun

A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

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She couldn't help the quiver in her voice

noun

An archer's portable case for holding arrows.

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He also had a framed backpack, a utility belt containing tools, a quiver containing 14 arrows, a fl…

verb

Emit flashes of light; sparkle.

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The sleek boat seemed to scintillate with a dark blue light

verb

Shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.

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The sea shimmered in the sunlight

noun

A soft, slightly wavering light.

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A pale shimmer of moonlight

verb

(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.

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The sun shone through the window

noun

A quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something.

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My hair has lost its shine

verb

Shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.

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They shivered in the damp foggy cold

noun

A momentary trembling movement.

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She gave a little shiver as the wind flicked at her bare arms

verb

Break into such splinters or fragments.

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The world seemed to shiver into a million splinters of prismatic colour

verb

(of a person) tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion.

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She still shuddered at the thought of him

noun

An act of shuddering.

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The elevator rose with a shudder

verb

Shine brightly with flashes of light.

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Her earrings sparkled as she turned her head

noun

A glittering flash of light.

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There was a sparkle in his eyes

verb

To shine brightly

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The lake sparkled in the sunlight., his writings sparkle with intelligence., we could tell she was …

noun

A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.

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Shifting heavy loads without help brought on muscular back spasms

verb

Experience sudden involuntary muscular contractions; twitch convulsively.

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My body spasmed violently

verb

(of a person or part of the body) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

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Isobel was trembling with excitement

noun

(of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

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Isobel was trembling with excitement

verb

(of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that changes constantly from bright to faint.

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The lights twinkled in the distance

noun

A sparkle or gleam in a person's eyes.

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She looked at me with a grin and a twinkle in her eye

verb

(of light) to shine brightly and then less brightly, as if quickly flashing on and off

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Stars twinkled in the clear night sky., his eyes twinkled with mischief., we could see the twinkle …

verb

Give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

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Her lips twitched and her eyelids fluttered

noun

A short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

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His mouth gave a slight twitch

verb

To make a short and sudden movement, or to cause part of your body to move suddenly

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[ i ] she saw his mouth twitch into a little smile that disappeared almost at once., she signalled …

verb

Move continuously and rapidly to and fro.

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The cabin started to vibrate

verb

To move quickly backward and forward, or to cause something to shake

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[ i ] musical sounds are produced when the strings of the piano vibrate., [ i ] a thundering boom m…

verb

Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting.

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He winked at nicole as he passed

noun

An act of winking.

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Barney gave him a knowing wink

verb

Move or cause to move unsteadily from side to side.

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The table wobbles where the leg is too short

noun

An unsteady movement from side to side.

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The handlebars developed a wobble

verb

To shake or move from side to side in a way that shows a lack of balance, or to cause something to do this

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[ i ] the table wobbles because its legs are uneven.