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shine

Nội động từNgoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: shinesQuá khứ: shonePhân từ 2: shoneV-ing: shining

This word carries a strong association with purity, clarity, and excellence. It suggests a surface that is so smooth or a light that is so intense that it becomes the focal point of attention. In a social or professional context, it describes someone who stands out due to superior talent or charisma, creating an aura of success. There is a distinct difference between the active emission of light and the passive reflection of it. While a star shines by its own power, a mirror shines by returning light. This duality makes the word versatile, covering everything from celestial bodies to a freshly waxed floor.

Countable when referring to a specific instance of brightness or a polished spot. Uncountable when referring to the general quality of luminosity or gloss.

Ý nghĩa

Nội động từ

[something]

To emit or reflect light.

"The diamond began to shine under the spotlights."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To polish something until it is bright.

"He spent the morning shining his shoes."

Danh từ

[something]

A bright light or a glossy surface.

"The new car has a brilliant shine."

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