glow UK [gləʊ] US [gloʊ] verb intransitive ■to produce a continuous light and sometimes heat 发光;发热•A nightlight glowed dimly in the corner of the children's bedroom.孩子们睡房的角落里有一盏小夜灯发出微光。 •This substance is so radioactive that it glows in the dark.这种物质辐射性很强,在黑暗中都可以发出亮光。 ■to look attractive because you are happy or healthy, especially with eyes that are shining (尤指因为眼睛放出光芒而)容光焕发,喜形于色•The children's faces were glowing with excitement.孩子们兴奋得满脸通红。 •They came back from their week by the sea, glowing with health.他们在海边渡假一周,回来时个个都容光焕发。 be glowing ■to be hot or red from exercising 因锻炼而发热,发红•When we got back from our walk in the snow, my whole body was glowing.我们在雪中散步回来,我全身上下都热乎乎的。 UK [gləʊ] US [gloʊ] noun only singular LIGHT 光 ■when something produces a continuous light and/or heat 发光;发热;光亮;灼热•the glow of the fire火光 •Neon emits a characteristic red glow.氖发出独特的红光。 UK [gləʊ] US [gloʊ] noun only singular FEELING 感觉 ■a positive feeling 喜悦;满足•They felt a glow of pride as they watched their daughter collect the award.看着女儿领奖,他们感到非常自豪。 •She felt a warm glow of satisfaction.她感到心满意足,如沐春风。 |