英语词汇词典 | 单词含义、定义和示例
A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.
"A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes."
A brief or quick view of something.
"She caught a glimpse of the actor as he left the stage."
To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.
"The grass glistened with morning dew."
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
"The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software."
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
"Her dress glittered under the stage lights."
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
"The glittering stars filled the clear night sky."
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
"We walked home together in the quiet gloaming."
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
"He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure."
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
"Climate change is a global issue."
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
"Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes."
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
"Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change."
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
"Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges."
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
"Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices."
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
"Global peace requires collective efforts."
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
"GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company."
the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
"Globalization has led to increased trade between countries."
to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system
"Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets."
a spherical model of Earth or another planet; the world itself
"Students used a globe to study the continents."
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
"The cactus has large globose fruits."
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
"The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars."
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
"The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary."
Dark or poorly lit, making it hard to see; also refers to being sad or pessimistic.
"The room was gloomy after the storm."
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
"The movie glorifies war heroes."
having great beauty, magnificence, or deserving admiration and praise
"It was a glorious day filled with sunshine and joy."
great honor, praise, or fame achieved by doing something remarkable
"The athlete won glory for his country with his performance."
a shiny surface or an explanation of a word or phrase
"The table had a beautiful gloss after polishing."
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
"The report glossed over the company's financial problems."
an alphabetical list of terms with definitions, often found at the end of a book
"The textbook includes a glossary of key terms at the back."
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
"He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting."
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
"She bought a glossy magazine from the store."
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
"She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold."
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
"She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold."
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
"The lanterns glowed softly in the dark."
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
"He glowered at his rival across the room."
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
"The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project."
Looking or feeling sad, gloomy, or dejected.
"She felt glum after hearing the bad news."
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
"There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market."
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
"The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot."
A person who eats or consumes excessively.
"He was called a glutton for eating so much at the party."
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
"His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table."
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
"His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick."
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
"High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar."
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
"The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones."
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
"The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work."
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
"He began to gnash his teeth in rage."
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
"The garden was decorated with a gnome statue."
an aim or desired result; a point scored in a game
"Her main goal is to become a doctor."
