a quick glance; a glimpse
Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to cast a quick glance; to glimpse
Describes a very brief moment of looking, often implying a fleeting impression. Often used in the construction '一瞥之间'.
In that fleeting glance, I could already tell his excited mood.
He cast a quick glance at me.
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She just shot me a glance without speaking.
In that brief glimpse, he recognized that familiar figure.
noun
a brief overview; a glimpse (often used in titles)
Commonly used in article titles to indicate a brief survey or overview of a subject. Often appears in the pattern 'XX一瞥'.
A Glimpse of the Border City Market
This book is merely a glimpse into complex issues, intended to spark the reader's interest.
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'A Glimpse of European Culture' is the recommended reading for this course.
This is merely a brief glimpse of that historical event; more details require consulting the archives.