Αναζήτηση
to flicker
01
to shine or burn with an unsteady or wavering light
Intransitive
Example
The candle flame flickered in the drafty room.
The old streetlamp flickered before finally going out.
As the wind picked up, the lanterns outside started to flicker.
02
to make small, rapid, and irregular movements
Intransitive
Example
The curtains flickered in the breeze, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow in the room.
The tail of the cat flickered in annoyance as it watched the birds outside the window.
The leaves outside the window flickered in the wind, creating a mesmerizing dance of shadows on the wall.
03
to turn on and off or appear and disappear in circles
Intransitive
Example
The faulty streetlamp flickered, casting uneven pools of light on the dark sidewalk.
The television screen flickered briefly before the signal was lost.
The computer monitor flickered briefly before shutting down completely, signaling a power outage.
Flicker
01
the act of moving back and forth
02
North American woodpecker
03
a momentary flash of light
Παράδειγμα
The candle flame flickered in the drafty room.
The old streetlamp flickered before finally going out.
As the wind picked up, the lanterns outside started to flicker.
The campfire began to flicker as the logs shifted.
The dying fire began to flicker, casting shadows on the walls.
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