◙ verb 1. [no obj.] shine brightly, especially with reflected light • （尤指反光的）发光，闪烁 »light gleamed on the china cats. 瓷猫身上闪着光。 »her eyes gleamed with satisfaction. 她的眼睛闪烁着满意的光芒。 (of a smooth surface or object) reflect light because well polished • （光滑的表面或物体因被仔细擦拭而）反光 »Victor buffed the glass until it gleamed. 维克托把玻璃擦得发亮为止。 »[as adj. gleaming] sleek and gleaming black limousines. 油光锃亮的高级黑轿车。 (of an emotion or quality) appear or be expressed through the brightness of someone's eyes or expression • （情绪或性质通过目光或神色）闪现出来 »a hint of mischief gleaming in her eyes. 她的眼睛里闪现出一丝调皮。 ◙ noun 1. [usu. in sing.] a faint or brief light, especially one reflected from something • （尤指反射的）微光（或短暂的光） »the gleam of a silver tray. 银碟隐隐的发光。 a brief or faint instance of a quality or emotion, especially a desirable one • （尤指所期望的性质或情绪短暂或微弱的）闪现 »the gleam of hope vanished. 那一线希望破灭了。 a brightness in a person's eyes taken as a sign of a particular emotion • （眼中代表着某种情绪的）光亮 »she saw an unmistakable gleam of triumph in his eyes. 她明白无误地看到他眼中闪着胜利的光芒。