twinkle /ˈtwɪŋkəl/ TEM4 ( twinkling, twinkled, twinkles )

• 1. 

  V-I If a star or a light twinkles, it shines with an unsteady light which rapidly and constantly changes from bright to faint. 闪烁

  例：

  At night, lights twinkle in distant cabins across the valleys.

  晚上，灯光在山谷对面远处的小木屋里闪烁。

• 2. 

  V-I If you say that someone's eyes twinkle, you mean that their eyes express good humour or amusement. (眼睛) 闪烁

  例：

  She saw her mother's eyes twinkle with amusement.

  她看到她母亲的双眸愉快地闪烁着。

• 3. 

  N-SING Twinkle is also a noun. 闪烁

  例：

  A kindly twinkle came into her eyes.

  她的眼睛里闪烁着亲切的光芒。