| 词组 | glimpse |
| 释义 | glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ noun [C] 1. a quick look at someone or something that does not allow you to see them clearlyverbscatch/get a glimpse They caught a glimpse of a dark green car.have a glimpse Stephen had a glimpse of a man running past the car.adjectivesa brief/quick/fleeting glimpse (=lasting a very short time) We only had a fleeting glimpse of the river.an occasional glimpse (=one that does not happen often) The sky was often cloudy, and we caught only occasional glimpses of the sun.a tantalising glimpse (=one that makes you want to see more) She gave us a tantalising glimpse of the cake.sb’s first glimpse of sth (=the first time someone sees something) I got my first glimpse of the sea when I was seven, on a school outing.2. a short experience of something that helps you understand itadjectivesa rare glimpse The programme gives you a rare glimpse into the private life of the royal family.a fascinating glimpse The exhibition provides a fascinating glimpse of how people lived in ancient Egypt.verbsgive/allow sb a glimpse We were given a glimpse of the team’s preparations for the Olympic Games.provide/offer a glimpse The court case offers a glimpse into the top-secret world of medical research.show/reveal a glimpse The young player struggled at times, but showed glimpses of the great sportsman he could become.get/have a glimpse We got a few glimpses of how well she could play.prepositionsa glimpse of sth Visit the weekly market to get a glimpse of traditional Italian life.a glimpse into the future/the past/sb’s world The film offers a glimpse into the future of our planet. |
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