Definition of glint

glintverb

ánh sáng

/ɡlɪnt//ɡlɪnt/

The origin of the word "glint" can be traced back to the Old English language, where it was spelled "glīncan" and meant "to shine brightly." The word came from the Proto-Germanic root "*glində" which meant "shining" or "gleaming." The Old English form of the word underwent several changes over time due to language shifts and borrowing from other languages. In Middle English, around the 14th century, the spelling became "glente" and the meaning evolved to "a flash of light or a sparkling appearance." This definition is still prevalent in modern English. The word "glint" also has some interesting linguistic connections. In Old Norse, another Germanic language, the word "glimta" was used to describe a gleaming object or a sparkling appearance, which is very similar to the Old English "glīncan." This shows the close relationship and similarities between these Germanic languages. In conclusion, the word "glint" comes from the Proto-Germanic root "*glində," and its meaning has evolved over time reflecting the shifts and changes in the English language. Its close relationship with other Germanic languages such as Old Norse further adds to its interesting linguistic history.

Summary
type danh từ
meaningtia sáng; tia sáng loé; tia lấp lánh
meaningtia phản chiếu
type nội động từ
meaningloé sang, lấp lánh
namespace

to produce small bright flashes of light

để tạo ra những tia sáng nhỏ

Example:
  • The sea glinted in the moonlight.

    Biển lấp lánh dưới ánh trăng.

  • The sun glinted on the windows.

    Nắng lấp lánh trên cửa sổ.

Extra examples:
  • A flash of a blade glinted in the darkness.

    Một lưỡi kiếm lóe sáng trong bóng tối.

  • Her glasses were glinting in the firelight.

    Cặp kính của cô ấy lấp lánh dưới ánh lửa.

if a person’s eyes glint with a particular emotion, or an emotion glints in a person’s eyes, the person shows that emotion, which is usually a strong one

nếu mắt một người ánh lên một cảm xúc cụ thể, hoặc một cảm xúc lóe lên trong mắt một người, thì người đó đang thể hiện cảm xúc đó, thường là cảm xúc mạnh mẽ

Example:
  • Her eyes glinted angrily.

    Đôi mắt cô ánh lên giận dữ.

  • Hostility glinted in his eyes.

    Sự thù địch lóe lên trong mắt anh.

Extra examples:
  • Her eyes glinted with amusement.

    Đôi mắt cô ánh lên vẻ thích thú.

  • Amusement glinted in his eyes.

    Sự thích thú lấp lánh trong mắt anh.

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