flutters; fluttered; fluttering
flutters; fluttered; fluttering
Learner's definition of FLUTTER
1 of a bird or insect
a : to move or flap the wings quickly without flying(鸟或昆虫)拍打翅膀,振翅 [+ object]
[no object]
b [no object] : to fly lightly with quick beats of the wings翩翩飞舞;振翅轻飞 2
: to move with quick, light movements飘动;颤动 [no object]
[+ object]
3
[no object] : to move or behave in a nervous and excited way奔忙;激动不安 ◊ If your heart/stomach flutters, you become very nervous or excited.心怦怦跳
2 flutter /ˈflʌtɚ/ noun
plural flutters
plural flutters
Learner's definition of FLUTTER
1
[count] : a quick, light movement震颤;颤动 -
With a flutter of wings, the birds settled into the nest.鸟儿扇着翅膀归巢了。
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The flutter of the flame cast shadows on the ceiling.闪动的火苗在天花板上投下了影子。
2
[singular] : a state of excitement or confusion激动;困惑 -
He was in a flutter until he found his keys.找到钥匙前他一直烦躁不安。
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The news of her resignation caused quite a flutter.她辞职的消息引起了一阵骚动。
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a flutter of excitement一阵兴奋
3
[count] British, informal : a small bet小赌 4
[noncount] technical : quick changes in the pitch of recorded sound(录音中的)颤振