glitter

ラメ、グリッター

服や肌、工作品を飾るための、ごく小さな光る粒。

やさしい英語で： Tiny shiny pieces used to decorate clothes, skin, or craft projects.

• She put glitter on the card.
• His costume was covered in silver glitter.
• We found bits of glitter all over the floor.

よく使う表現： gold glitter, glitter glue

きらめき、輝き

光が反射して、小さく明るく何度も輝くこと。

やさしい英語で： Bright light reflected in many small flashes.

• I noticed the glitter of her necklace.
• The glitter of sunlight on the water hurt my eyes.
• There was a cold glitter in his eyes.

使い方： the glitter of something (We admired the glitter of the diamonds.)

類義語： sparkle, gleam, shine

よく使う表現： glitter of something, golden glitter

きらめく、輝く

小さく明るい光をたくさん放って輝く。

やさしい英語で： To shine with many small, bright flashes of light.

• The stars glittered above us.
• Her necklace glitters in the sunlight.
• Fresh snow glittered on the roofs this morning.

使い方： glitter with something (The path glittered with tiny pieces of ice.)

類義語： sparkle, twinkle, gleam

よく使う表現： glitter in sunlight, glitter with something

華やかに映る、輝く

富や名声、見事な外見によって、華やかで魅力的に見える。

やさしい英語で： To seem exciting and attractive because of wealth, fame, or an impressive appearance.

• Court life glittered with luxury.
• The capital glittered with wealth and promise.
• Her future seemed to glitter with possibilities.

使い方： glitter with something (The royal court glittered with wealth and power.)

類義語： dazzle

よく使う表現： glitter with glamour, glitter with wealth