shimmer
gb/ʃˈɪmɚ/ us/ʃˈɪmɚ/
B2
Inglés
csillog, csillámlik, remeg, vibrál, csillogás, csillámlás, halvány felcsillanás, halvány jel, finom csillogás
VERBO
B2
1
csillog
A2
csillámlik
C1
Patrón de uso:
[something] shimmers (in/under [light])
The lake shimmered in the morning sun.
A tó csillogott a reggeli napsütésben.
A row of candles shimmered behind the window glass.
Gyertyák sora csillogott az ablaküveg mögött.
Her silver dress shimmered as she moved.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The water shimmers in the sun.
A víz csillog a napfényben.
The stars shimmer at night.
A csillagok éjjel csillognak.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse shimmer with glitter (many bright points of light) or sparkle (small flashes of light).
Significado
shine with soft, shifting light
Colocaciones
shimmer in the sunlight
|shimmer in the moonlight
|shimmer with light
|shimmer softly
|shimmer faintly
|shimmer on the water
|shimmer across the surface
|shimmering sea
|shimmering lake
|shimmering fabric
Sinónimos
glimmer (Usually weaker and less continuous than shimmer.)
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gleam (Often steadier and less wavering than shimmer.)
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glitter (Brighter, with many sharp points of light.)
Antónimos
dim (To become or be less bright rather than softly shining.)
|
dull (Lacking shine or brightness.)
Temas
nature
|weather
|visuals
Definición
to shine gently and change a little as you look at it
To shine with a soft light that seems to move slightly or change as it reflects.
VERBO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
[something] shimmers (in [heat]/in the distance)
The air above the road shimmered in the midday heat.
Az út feletti levegő remegett a déli hőségben.
Distant hills shimmered through the haze.
A távoli dombok vibráltak a párában.
The horizon shimmered, making the buildings look unreal.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The air shimmers when it is very hot.
Nagy hőségben remeg a levegő.
The road shimmers in the heat.
Az út remeg a hőségben.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use wave for the visual effect; shimmer is specifically about a trembling/blurred look, often in heat.
Significado
look wavy from heat or distance
Colocaciones
shimmer in the heat
|shimmer in the distance
|shimmer above the road
|shimmering air
|shimmering haze
|shimmering horizon
|shimmering heat
|shimmering mirage
|shimmering asphalt
|shimmering desert
Sinónimos
waver (Emphasizes unsteady movement or appearance, not necessarily light.)
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ripple (Suggests a wave-like visual effect.)
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quiver (Implies a small, trembling visual motion.)
Antónimos
steady (Not moving or fluctuating in appearance.)
|
clear (Not blurred or distorted by haze or heat.)
Temas
nature
|weather
|visuals
Definición
to look like it is moving because the air is hot or unclear
To appear to move, ripple, or vibrate visually, especially because of heat, haze, or distance.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
csillogás
A2
csillámlás
C1
Patrón de uso:
a shimmer of [light/color]
A pale shimmer of light lay on the water.
Halvány csillogás ült a vízen.
We saw the first shimmer of dawn in the east.
Megláttuk keleten a hajnal első halvány derengését.
A shimmer ran across the metal as it caught the light.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I can see a shimmer on the water.
Látok egy csillogást a vízen.
There is a soft shimmer of light.
Lágy fény dereng.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse sparkle/glitter; shimmer is softer and less sharp.
Significado
a soft, shifting shine
Colocaciones
a shimmer of light
|a shimmer of gold
|a faint shimmer
|a soft shimmer
|a subtle shimmer
|a shimmer on the water
|a shimmer across the surface
|a shimmer in her eyes
|a pearly shimmer
|a silvery shimmer
Sinónimos
gleam (Often a steadier shine than a shimmer.)
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sheen (A smooth, even shine rather than a wavering one.)
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glimmer (A weak or intermittent light, often less noticeable than a shimmer.)
Antónimos
dullness (Lack of shine or glow.)
|
darkness (Absence of light.)
Temas
visuals
|nature
Definición
a gentle shining light that seems to move
A soft light or glow that seems to move or change slightly.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
4
Patrón de uso:
a shimmer of [hope/optimism/excitement]
There was a shimmer of hope in her voice.
Halvány remény csengett a hangjában.
The new evidence offered a shimmer of possibility.
Az új bizonyíték a lehetőség halvány jelét adta.
Even in the worst moments, he kept a shimmer of optimism.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The news gave me a shimmer of hope.
A hír adott egy kis reményt.
I felt a shimmer of excitement.
Az izgatottság halvány jelét éreztem.
Error frecuente:
This sense is more figurative; in everyday speech people often say a glimmer or a hint instead.
Significado
a small sign of something
Colocaciones
a shimmer of hope
|a shimmer of optimism
|a shimmer of excitement
|a shimmer of possibility
|a shimmer of joy
|a faint shimmer
|a brief shimmer
|a sudden shimmer
|offer a shimmer of hope
|give a shimmer of hope
Sinónimos
glimmer (More common in everyday speech for a small sign of hope.)
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hint (More direct and less poetic than shimmer.)
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trace (Emphasizes a very small amount that remains.)
Antónimos
certainty (The opposite of a slight suggestion.)
|
despair (Contrasts with a shimmer of hope.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
Definición
a small sign of a feeling (like hope)
A slight sign or suggestion of a feeling or quality, often used in phrases like a shimmer of hope.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
5
Patrón de uso:
[product] with shimmer; add shimmer to [something]
This highlighter adds a soft shimmer to your cheekbones.
Ez a highlighter finom csillogást ad az arccsontodnak.
She chose a nail polish with a pearly shimmer.
Gyöngyházfényű körömlakkot választott.
The fabric has a subtle shimmer that catches the light.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like eyeshadow with shimmer.
Szeretem a finoman csillogó szemhéjfestéket.
This lipstick has a soft shimmer.
Ennek a rúzsnak finom csillogása van.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse shimmer (subtle shine) with glitter (larger, more obvious sparkles).
Significado
sparkly finish in makeup or materials
Colocaciones
subtle shimmer
|soft shimmer
|gold shimmer
|pearly shimmer
|shimmer eyeshadow
|shimmer highlighter
|shimmer finish
|add shimmer
|a touch of shimmer
|shimmer effect
Sinónimos
sheen (Often smoother and less sparkly than shimmer.)
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sparkle (Usually brighter flashes, less smooth than shimmer.)
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glitter (More obvious, with larger or sharper sparkles.)
Antónimos
matte (Completely non-shiny finish.)
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flat (Lacking shine or reflective quality.)
Temas
fashion
|beauty
|shopping
Definición
a gentle sparkle in makeup or cloth
A slightly sparkly, light-reflecting finish, especially in makeup, nail polish, or fabric.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
shimmer
AFI
GB/ʃˈɪmɚ/
US/ʃˈɪmɚ/
Sílabas y acento
shim - mer (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (shim)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: shimmer
- Plural: shimmer
Verb
- Base: shimmer
- 3rd Person Singular: shimmers
- Present Participle: shimmering
- Past: shimmered
Expresiones
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