빛이나 불길이 불안정하게 빛나거나 깜박이다
To shine or burn unsteadily, varying rapidly in brightness
예문:
"The flashlight flickered as the batteries began to fail."
"Candlelight flickered against the dark walls of the cabin."
작고 빠르게 움직이거나 실룩거리다
To make small, quick, and irregular movements
예문:
"Her eyelashes flickered as she slowly woke up from her nap."
"The snake's tongue flickered in and out to sense its surroundings."
감정이나 기색이 잠시 혹은 희미하게 나타나다
Of a feeling or emotion, to appear briefly or faintly
예문:
"A brief smile flickered across his face before he turned away."
"Fear flickered in her eyes for a moment when she heard the news."
빛의 깜박임이나 아주 짧고 빠른 움직임
An unsteady movement of light or a quick, brief motion
예문:
"The flicker of the screen was giving him a headache."
"We saw a flicker of light in the distance through the trees."
감정이나 특성의 아주 적은 기미나 조짐
A brief occurrence or indication of a feeling or quality
예문:
"He felt a flicker of guilt for lying to his best friend."
"There wasn't a flicker of doubt in her mind about the decision."
날개와 꼬리 깃털이 화려한 북미산 딱따구리의 일종
A type of North American woodpecker with colorful wing and tail feathers
예문:
"The northern flicker is known for its distinctive yellow or red wing feathers."
"I heard the rhythmic drumming of a flicker on the oak tree."