闪
dodge; flash; shimmer; lightning
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesverb
to dodge; to evade; to get out of the way
Used when physically moving to avoid something or someone.
Seeing the car coming, he immediately dodged out of the way.
Please step aside to let the elderly person pass first.
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The bullet闪过 beside him, it was too dangerous!
The cat nimbly dodged the obstacle.
He dodged behind the tree.
verb
to shake; to sway; to totter
Describes sudden, unsteady movement of the body.
His foot slipped, his body swayed, and he almost fell down.
The old man couldn't stand steadily and his body lurched forward.
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During the earthquake, the whole house was shaking and swaying.
He drank too much alcohol and walked unsteadily.
The branches swayed in the wind.
verb
to sprain; to strain
Specifically refers to muscle or ligament injury from sudden movement.
He accidentally strained his back while lifting heavy objects.
I sprained my knee from overdoing movements while dancing.
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After straining his neck, he couldn't turn his head for several days.
You should warm up before exercising to avoid straining muscles.
He strained his back and now can only walk slowly.
noun
lightning
Refers to the electrical discharge during thunderstorms.
Summer nights often have lightning and thunder.
Suddenly a flash of lightning划破 the night sky.
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It's best not to use electrical appliances during thunder and lightning.
That lightning was very bright, illuminating the entire courtyard.
Children are afraid of lightning and thunder.
verb
to appear suddenly; to flash into mind
Describes something appearing or occurring suddenly and briefly.
A thought suddenly flashed into his mind.
A small path suddenly appeared behind the mountain.
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His name flashed through my memory.
A figure flashed through the darkness.
When inspiration flashed, he immediately picked up a pen to write it down.
verb
to shine; to glitter; to shimmer
Describes light shining brightly or flickering.
Under the sun, the lake surface shimmered with golden light.
Her eyes sparkled with tears of joy.
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The colored lights on the Christmas tree glittered.
The diamond sparkled with brilliant light under the lamp.
Stars twinkled continuously in the night sky.
verb
to leave behind; to abandon; to desert
dialectColloquial usage meaning to leave someone behind.
When everyone leaves, be sure to call me; don't leave me behind.
He deliberately slowed down to leave his companion behind.
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We can't just abandon our friends like that.
In team activities, we should take care of each other and not leave anyone behind.
He was left behind by his friends and had to go home alone.
noun
a surname
Used specifically as a family name.
My teacher's surname is Shan; we all call him Teacher Shan.
Mr. Shan is our new colleague at the company.
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Do you know anyone with the surname Shan?
Shan is a relatively rare surname.
The Shan family members are all very friendly.