shimmer
gb/ʃˈɪmɚ/ us/ʃˈɪmɚ/
B2
Английский
csillog, csillámlik, remeg, vibrál, csillogás, csillámlás, halvány felcsillanás, halvány jel, finom csillogás
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
1
csillog
A2
csillámlik
C1
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
The water shimmers in the sun.
A víz csillog a napfényben.
The stars shimmer at night.
A csillagok éjjel csillognak.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse shimmer with glitter (many bright points of light) or sparkle (small flashes of light).
Значение
shine with soft, shifting light
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
dim (To become or be less bright rather than softly shining.)
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dull (Lacking shine or brightness.)
Темы
nature
|weather
|visuals
Определение
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.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
2
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
The air shimmers when it is very hot.
Nagy hőségben remeg a levegő.
The road shimmers in the heat.
Az út remeg a hőségben.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use wave for the visual effect; shimmer is specifically about a trembling/blurred look, often in heat.
Значение
look wavy from heat or distance
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
steady (Not moving or fluctuating in appearance.)
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clear (Not blurred or distorted by haze or heat.)
Темы
nature
|weather
|visuals
Определение
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.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
3
csillogás
A2
csillámlás
C1
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
I can see a shimmer on the water.
Látok egy csillogást a vízen.
There is a soft shimmer of light.
Lágy fény dereng.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse sparkle/glitter; shimmer is softer and less sharp.
Значение
a soft, shifting shine
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
dullness (Lack of shine or glow.)
|
darkness (Absence of light.)
Темы
visuals
|nature
Определение
a gentle shining light that seems to move
A soft light or glow that seems to move or change slightly.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C1
LITERARY
4
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Частая ошибка:
This sense is more figurative; in everyday speech people often say a glimmer or a hint instead.
Значение
a small sign of something
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
certainty (The opposite of a slight suggestion.)
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despair (Contrasts with a shimmer of hope.)
Темы
emotions
|communication
Определение
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.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
B2
5
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
I like eyeshadow with shimmer.
Szeretem a finoman csillogó szemhéjfestéket.
This lipstick has a soft shimmer.
Ennek a rúzsnak finom csillogása van.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse shimmer (subtle shine) with glitter (larger, more obvious sparkles).
Значение
sparkly finish in makeup or materials
Коллокации
subtle shimmer
|soft shimmer
|gold shimmer
|pearly shimmer
|shimmer eyeshadow
|shimmer highlighter
|shimmer finish
|add shimmer
|a touch of shimmer
|shimmer effect
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
matte (Completely non-shiny finish.)
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flat (Lacking shine or reflective quality.)
Темы
fashion
|beauty
|shopping
Определение
a gentle sparkle in makeup or cloth
A slightly sparkly, light-reflecting finish, especially in makeup, nail polish, or fabric.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
shimmer
IPA
GB/ʃˈɪmɚ/
US/ʃˈɪmɚ/
Слоги и ударение
shim - mer (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (shim)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: shimmer
- Plural: shimmer
Verb
- Base: shimmer
- 3rd Person Singular: shimmers
- Present Participle: shimmering
- Past: shimmered
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