shimmer
gb/ʃˈɪmɚ/ us/ʃˈɪmɚ/
B2
Angielski
csillog, csillámlik, remeg, vibrál, csillogás, csillámlás, halvány felcsillanás, halvány jel, finom csillogás
CZASOWNIK
B2
1
csillog
A2
csillámlik
C1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The water shimmers in the sun.
A víz csillog a napfényben.
The stars shimmer at night.
A csillagok éjjel csillognak.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse shimmer with glitter (many bright points of light) or sparkle (small flashes of light).
Znaczenie
shine with soft, shifting light
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
glimmer (Usually weaker and less continuous than shimmer.)
|
gleam (Often steadier and less wavering than shimmer.)
|
glitter (Brighter, with many sharp points of light.)
Antonimy
dim (To become or be less bright rather than softly shining.)
|
dull (Lacking shine or brightness.)
Tematy
nature
|weather
|visuals
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
B2
2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The air shimmers when it is very hot.
Nagy hőségben remeg a levegő.
The road shimmers in the heat.
Az út remeg a hőségben.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may use wave for the visual effect; shimmer is specifically about a trembling/blurred look, often in heat.
Znaczenie
look wavy from heat or distance
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
waver (Emphasizes unsteady movement or appearance, not necessarily light.)
|
ripple (Suggests a wave-like visual effect.)
|
quiver (Implies a small, trembling visual motion.)
Antonimy
steady (Not moving or fluctuating in appearance.)
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clear (Not blurred or distorted by haze or heat.)
Tematy
nature
|weather
|visuals
Definicja
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.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
3
csillogás
A2
csillámlás
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I can see a shimmer on the water.
Látok egy csillogást a vízen.
There is a soft shimmer of light.
Lágy fény dereng.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may overuse sparkle/glitter; shimmer is softer and less sharp.
Znaczenie
a soft, shifting shine
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
gleam (Often a steadier shine than a shimmer.)
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sheen (A smooth, even shine rather than a wavering one.)
|
glimmer (A weak or intermittent light, often less noticeable than a shimmer.)
Antonimy
dullness (Lack of shine or glow.)
|
darkness (Absence of light.)
Tematy
visuals
|nature
Definicja
a gentle shining light that seems to move
A soft light or glow that seems to move or change slightly.
RZECZOWNIK
C1
LITERARY
4
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
This sense is more figurative; in everyday speech people often say a glimmer or a hint instead.
Znaczenie
a small sign of something
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
glimmer (More common in everyday speech for a small sign of hope.)
|
hint (More direct and less poetic than shimmer.)
|
trace (Emphasizes a very small amount that remains.)
Antonimy
certainty (The opposite of a slight suggestion.)
|
despair (Contrasts with a shimmer of hope.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
Definicja
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.
RZECZOWNIK
B2
5
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
I like eyeshadow with shimmer.
Szeretem a finoman csillogó szemhéjfestéket.
This lipstick has a soft shimmer.
Ennek a rúzsnak finom csillogása van.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse shimmer (subtle shine) with glitter (larger, more obvious sparkles).
Znaczenie
sparkly finish in makeup or materials
Kolokacje
subtle shimmer
|soft shimmer
|gold shimmer
|pearly shimmer
|shimmer eyeshadow
|shimmer highlighter
|shimmer finish
|add shimmer
|a touch of shimmer
|shimmer effect
Synonimy
sheen (Often smoother and less sparkly than shimmer.)
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sparkle (Usually brighter flashes, less smooth than shimmer.)
|
glitter (More obvious, with larger or sharper sparkles.)
Antonimy
matte (Completely non-shiny finish.)
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flat (Lacking shine or reflective quality.)
Tematy
fashion
|beauty
|shopping
Definicja
a gentle sparkle in makeup or cloth
A slightly sparkly, light-reflecting finish, especially in makeup, nail polish, or fabric.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
shimmer
IPA
GB/ʃˈɪmɚ/
US/ʃˈɪmɚ/
Sylaby i akcent
shim - mer (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (shim)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: shimmer
- Plural: shimmer
Verb
- Base: shimmer
- 3rd Person Singular: shimmers
- Present Participle: shimmering
- Past: shimmered
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