Definition of shine in English:

shine

verbshone ʃʌɪnʃaɪn

[no object]

1(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.
（太阳或其他光源）发光，照耀
the sun shone through the window
阳光透过窗子照进来。
Example sentencesExamples
- You could play the song and the sun would shine out into the windows even if it was raining.
- Outside the bright sun shines in through the open window catching the white of her skirt.
- The sun was shining bright though this lunchtime, so I set off up Sauchihall street with my camera with the intention of taking many photos of things that took my fancy.
- The sun was shining brightly through her window, slicing the darkness of her room with its sharp rays.
- Mr Pike, whose mother was from Burnley, said when he was growing up he thought the sun did not shine in the town because of the pollution spewed out by the cotton factories.
- Feeling a bit lighter of mood today, and the sun is shining bright which helps a lot.
- The darkened rooms on the south and west side are all aglow with moon shine.
- The sun was shining bright, and we had all of the windows open, allowing a nice breeze to fill the truck.
- We watched the moon shine over the water and the stars coming out to fill the sky.
- Numerous candelabra protruded from the walls at regular intervals; these were unlit and the sun did not shine in the windows.
- The sun shone surprisingly bright through the canopy of the trees to the floor of the autumn forest.
- Mercury sets an hour after sunset on the 28th and shines at magnitude - 1.3.
- A bolt of lightening hit in a very large building, then the clouds disappeared and the sun shone bright again.
- For me, it made the sun shine as perhaps it never has before.
- The sun shone very bright through the big window by the table.
- I am woken this morning by the sun shining into my window at six.
- Everything was bright; the sun shone serenely, birds sang, and clouds drifted across the perfect blue sky.
- When we arrived in Cape Town the sun was shining down and the people were warm and welcoming.
- Early morning sun shone in the east windows, bringing warm light into the already sunny kitchen.
- Outside the sun shone bright through the clouds, Anna fanned herself with her hand as she sat on the bed beside Victoria.
Synonyms
emit light, give off light, beam, radiate, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, flare, glare, fluoresce
literary glister
rare coruscate, fulgurate, effulge, luminesce, incandesce, phosphoresce
1. 1.1 Glow or be bright with reflected light.
  发亮；反光
  she brushed her hair until it shone
  Example sentencesExamples
  The moon shone bright and silver light showered through the clear pane.
  A warm breeze blew through her hair causing it to shine in the light.
  In the golden light, he glowed and shone like the child in an icon.
  Her flaxen hair shone in the dying light, creating a shimmering halo around her head and shoulders.
  The blue water was shining from the light from the silver, full moon.
  When he smiled, his white square teeth shone, reflecting bright sparks of light.
  It was nothing special; a small glassy sphere that shone in the flickering light.
  The sea shone with reflected afternoon light, sending a few small waves questing up onto the sand.
  It sparkled and shone in the light that came from it, throwing rainbows all around.
  The tiny colored tiles that outlined most of the symbols shone with the reflected light from the torches.
  His hair shone in the light as he brushed it away from his face.
  He picked up his comb and began untangling his blonde hair, until it shone in the light and stood in place.
  Elle answered the door, her bright blonde hair shining in the hall light.
  A tall guy stood at the front door, his sandy brown hair shining in the light.
  Avoid wearing shiny watches or jewellery that shines or reflects light.
  Her pale skin shone with reflected light, contrasting with her clothing which was all black.
  Nick's blond hair shone in the light, and his big blue eyes were magnified by his glasses.
  The wind sculpts them into dramatic shapes; the ice refracts the light and the carvings shine bright, butterfly-wing neon blue from the inside.
  His soft, straight hair shone in the dim glow from the outside light.
  More powerful then any weapon shining and glowing in the dim light of the laboratory.
  Synonyms
  gleaming, bright, illuminated, lit, lighted, ablaze, brilliant, lustrous, glowing, glinting, sparkling, coruscating, twinkling, flickering, glittering, glistening, shimmering, flashing, dazzling, glaring, luminous, luminescent, incandescent, phosphorescent, fluorescent
  literary glistering, irradiant, lucent, lucid, lambent
  rare effulgent, refulgent, fulgurating
  shiny, bright, polished, burnished, gleaming, glossy, glassy, satiny, sheeny, lustrous, smooth
  rare nitid
2. 1.2 (of a person's eyes) be bright with emotion.
  （眼睛因表达情感而）发亮
  his eyes shone with excitement
  他兴奋得眼睛发亮。
  Example sentencesExamples
  When she didn't move, he smirked and his green eyes shone with mirth.
  His hazel eyes shone with mirth as he looked at her and at that instant, the little girl had made up her mind that her hero was the bestest person in the universe.
  Her blue eyes shone with happiness that only she could comprehend.
  My mother's eyes shone with anger and she raised a hand up to strike me.
  Her eyes shone with delight as she discovered a teddy, a soft dog, pens and sweets.
  In response he laughed heartily and his eyes shone with amusement.
  The head turned, and Ed's blue eyes shone with surprise at his visitor.
  He bore always unhappiness in his heart, and his eyes shone with determination behind his spectacles.
  Her bright, vibrant eyes shone with gratitude as her steadfast gaze met Kynan's.
  Her eyes shone with long-forgotten memories of a much happier time.
  Her eyes shone with life, and when she smiled, her face widened to become round, lovely, and dimpled.
  Her eyes shone with bright adoration and what seemed to be respect.
  Her eyes shone with wisdom and determination that comes with age.
  This girl was so glum, her face seemed so void of emotions, yet her eyes clearly shone with immense sadness.
  His bright, blue eyes shone with joy as he played, and he laughed aloud.
  His eyes shone with an eagerness and joy that he didn't try to hide.
  Behind her, Jenny stood meekly and her eyes shone with sympathy.
  Her hair was unruly and sticking out at all ends and though she was nearing the end of her life her eyes shone with youth and liveliness.
  They couldn't tell what color his hair was under the hood of the robe, but his blue eyes shone with intelligence and calm.
  Mary noted that William laughed a great deal, and that Clara's eyes shone with the lively merriment.
  Synonyms
  glowing, beaming, radiant, blooming, healthy, happy
3. 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Direct (a torch or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark.
  （用电筒等）照射
  he shone the torch around the room before entering
  他进房间前，用电筒照了一下。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Josh was just about to say something when someone shone a torch at us.
  He came face to face with a man who shone a torch in his face.
  A woman with a torch shone the light onto the water, following along the guardrail on-board, trying to spot a body.
  Inside the many crevices, eyes glimmered back at me as I shone my torch.
  John went in first, slowly, shining a torch light ahead of him.
  Seconds later, a Garda shone his torch and we found them lying on the green area.
  It looks like you've just seen a horror movie and your mates shone a torch in your face and took the photo.
  One of my guests had heard a noise in the living room and shone her torch and scared off the thieves right into the arms of the police.
  However when the officer shone his torch over the side of the bridge he saw Claire further along the ledge.
  I shone my torch in a sweep below me where I had last seen her.
  A stage hand shone another torch at his microphone stand, and the show continued by torchlight.
  She pulled out a small torch and shone the light into Collette's eyes.
  Stand outside the closed door on a dark night and shine a flashlight all around the edges of the door.
  Guards on the ground shone a torch in the man's face and eventually persuaded him to come down.
  I went inside and shone the torch in the carrier bag.
  I thought it was one of the calves but when I shone my torch on it I saw that it was the double wheels of a tractor.
  If you have ever shone a torch onto the back of your hand, you will know that your palm glows red.
  I went to the carport and shone the torch between the carport bars aiming the beam under the car.
  Slowly I shone the torch around the perimeter of our camp.
  One of her achievements as a writer was to shine light into the dark places.
2Be very talented or perform very well.
a boy who shone at nothing
一个毫无特长的男孩。
Example sentencesExamples
- All of this is inspired by the resolute Texan's shining example.
- Regarded as one of the most talented players in history, he shone at Manchester United, where he was top scorer for six consecutive seasons.
- For us, it's about seeing who's good at talking to strangers, who shines at networking, and who has good presentation skills.
- He was a brilliant scholar - shining in English, Math, Science, theatre, what have you.
- I opened my laptop and showed her shining example after shining example of similarly awful dialogue.
- Vivaldi the red priest was an expert violinist but unlikely to have shone at the bassoon, as he was severely asthmatic.
- He distinguished himself in Normandy's wars with its neighbours prior to 1066, and also shone at Hastings.
- At school she shone at English, but was pretty useless at everything else - her words, not mine.
- His versatility is a huge asset having covered every defensive position in his short career, though he shines at centre-half.
- Democracy shines at its resplendent best in periods of the deepest darkness.
- I figure that I owe it to the little people to help lead them out of the fashion darkness by setting such a bright, shining example for them to follow.
- The stars failed to sparkle but Bangalore found its own son shining brilliantly on Sunday morning.
- He was the son of a servant of the Crown from a well-heeled South of England background, who shone at prep school but proved something of an academic flop later on.
- But too much could be tough to take - he was such an upbeat, shining example.
- He dropped out of university to embark on a card-playing and gambling career, quickly shone at it, and has been doing it ever since.
- Both coaches are shining examples of how one can excel in tennis not by their social stature, but at the grass roots level with determination and passion.
- It's frightening to think that they, or any similar shining example of private enterprise, might have any role in the health service.
- It stole our chance to take the big steps on the world stage that would have coloured us with brilliance and we could have sat there shining for the world to see.
- He has gone from talented youngster with a few tricks up his sleeve to a quality all-round midfielder who has shone at the highest level.
Synonyms
excel, be outstanding, be brilliant, be excellent, be very good, be successful, be expert, stand out, be pre-eminent
paragon, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the crème de la crème, the beau idéal, acme, jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure, an outstanding example, a perfect example of its kind
informal one in a million, the bee's knees, something else, the tops
archaic a nonesuch
3with object Make (an object made of leather, metal, or wood) bright by rubbing it; polish.
擦亮
his shoes were shined to perfection
他的鞋子擦得锃亮。
Example sentencesExamples
- You really are a welcome sight, but I have disappointment in you, because you didn't shine my shoes, shoe shiner.
- The only thing they can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes.
- The outlaws were out and about, patching up their camp, shining swords, chopping wood… but nowhere did Laoise see Maeve.
- His shoes were shined to perfection and his dark, just about black, hair had been combed tidily.
- To shine patent leather, moisten a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe clean all patent leather articles.
- He and his brother really did shine shoes after school to help support the family.
- The walls were sheathed with finely shined wood, and plain white carpeting lined the floors.
- Rise early and shine your shoes with a get down baby dance like there's no today because tomorrow is the cut-out birthday crown made for the king.
- Starting to win friends and influencing people should include shining your shines, or stopping by someone who shines shoes for a living.
- Someone sitting near me was shining his shoes to such a degree he could see his face on them.
- I knew who he was because he shines shoes at a hotel close to my house and we had spoken before.
- I've watched some of them tip the locker-room attendant, the guy who shines their shoes all week long, as little as $20.
- They had to clean, haul trash, launder, cook, shine shoes, and porter, and take the meanest wages for harsh, demeaning work.
- Get a fresh haircut, trim your fingernails, and shine your shoes if needed.
- But shining / polishing your shoes will make the leather last longer and look better.
- If some angel appears to me and tells me I will spend eternity in heaven shining his shoes, I will weep with gratitude.
- Doesn't it make you ashamed, as you shine his shoes and fetch his laundry, to work with such a man.
- It's a reprieve, a second chance to show you alone were the reason for your band's success, and that one day they'll be shining your shoes.
- He didn't have to brush his hair if he didn't want to, or shine his shoes.
- Their teachers will tell them that they cannot be made to shine the family's shoes or cannot be made to help dad at the garage - as I was.
Synonyms
polish, burnish, buff, wax, gloss, brighten, brush, smooth, rub up

noun ʃʌɪnʃaɪn

1A quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something.
my hair has lost its shine
我的头发已失去了光泽。
Example sentencesExamples
- He responds with a luminous shine and a mirthful grin.
- These scratches disturb the flat surface of the stone and light reflection ceases to be uniform so the shine gradually disappears.
- Paige had put lavender coloring on my eyelids and added a glittery shine on my lips.
- A dab of petroleum jelly rubbed into patent leather gives a glistening shine and prevents cracking in the winter.
- He shook his head, the firelight reflecting off the shine of his bare torso.
- The shine had vanished from the bright afternoon, and he had a feeling, deep down in his gut, that something somewhere was very wrong.
- Apply the shine serum or spray of choice to the palms of your hands.
- Lara hums a soft tune to herself as she combed her hair until it glistened with a shine.
- Taking time to look at himself in the reflective shine of the warhead, Seven's circuits crackled with anticipation.
- Scott came around behind him, obviously seeing the shine in my eyes.
- Also, the dried husk of the coconut is sometimes used as a brush to put a glimmering shine on wooden or ceramic floors.
- The lovely shine on heavy horses that used to trot around the village pulling carts loaded with sacks of coal for daily delivery to local houses from Oakshotts' coal yard near the station.
- All the shine and glitter from jewelry will not go out of fashion for a long time.
- It was translucent with a diamond-like shine to it, illuminating what lied within.
- The cars glow with an incredible shine especially in multi-toned paint jobs.
- Her hair had gorgeous body and a glossy shine was brushed lightly upon her hair.
- Her hair glistened with a lustrous shine and held them in a trance.
- Essentially, the larva is able to orient itself using the shine from a moonlit night.
- It was a 1996 Mustang GT coated in the shine of a bright, electric blue.
- The waters were sparkling against the shine of the moon and the sparkling lights of the city created a glazy layer on the surface.
- As quickly as they had appeared, the colors vanished, leaving only the bright shine of silver.
Synonyms
light, brightness, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, beam, flare, glare, radiance, illumination, luminescence, luminosity, incandescence, phosphorescence, fluorescence
rare refulgence, lambency, effulgence, fulguration
1. 1.1 An act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface.
  （为使表面发亮而）擦，磨
  Archie's shoes got a quick shine from a boy with a cloth
  一个男孩子用抛光布很快给阿奇擦亮了鞋子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Basically hailing from Calicut, their job is to procure old gramophones and, after giving them a shine, sell them for an attractive amount.
  The songs may be old-fashioned hard rock, but the producer has polished them to a bright shine.
  He works as a shoe shine boy from 2 p.m. until sometimes 3 a.m in the morning.
  The visa applicants hover nervously in their best clothes as shoe shine boys run eagerly around.
  Rub cuticle oil into your cuticles and onto your nails for instant shine.
  A vinyl or polyurethane finish has been applied on the surface to keep a shine without waxing; the urethane is more durable.
  He was also scornful of the use of varnish, which is a quick way for artists to make the surface shine and also to protect it.
  However if he could have found a shoe shine boy he would have quite happily shelled out for a quick shine.
  The shoe shine is becoming a lost art, sadly.
  The leather and the wood surfacing on the dashboard shine like skin in the sun.
  He thanked them gratefully and said, ‘Can I get a quick shine then, since I'm here already?’
  The day I was there, the beautician started by cleaning the natural nail to remove the surface shine and oils and then applied disinfectant and primer.

Usage

The verb shine has two past and past participle forms, shone and shined. The form shone is generally preferred when the verb is used without an object, as in the sun shone brightly. When shine is used transitively, the form shined is usual when the meaning is ‘to polish’, but both forms are used when the meaning is ‘to direct (a light)’. Conventions regarding usage of shined and shone are generally less rigid in US English than in British English, and it is not unusual to see either form used irrespective of meaning even in carefully edited texts

Phrases

take the shine off

Spoil the brilliance or excitement of.
使黯然失色；使失去兴奋
these concerns are taking the shine off Britain's economic recovery
这些忧虑使英国的经济复苏黯淡起来。
Example sentencesExamples
- But, disappointing as that decision was, Rovers shouldn't let it take the shine off what was an otherwise fantastic night.
- She goes on, ‘The moment you take away the dowry, you take the shine off the ceremony.’
- But it caused her a major headache at an already difficult time, and to be greeted by a damp, cold flat took the shine off her move.
- Having an off year doesn't take the shine off the job for you?
- However, exceptional and extraordinary charges will take the shine off the above-the-line figures.
- Even that defeat could not take the shine off what has been an amazing year for this remarkable young man.
- However you look at it, it takes the shine off all those positive press releases boasting how she keeps playing to full houses in Las Vegas, doesn't it?
- But that will only slightly take the shine off this victory.
- But the absence of these key players is taking the shine off the Rugby World Cup, it's making it less of a contest than it otherwise would have been.
- A larger memory card and simpler phone dialling would have been nice, but that doesn't take the shine off this five-star performer.
Synonyms
ruin, wreck, destroy, upset, undo, mess up, make a mess of, dash, sabotage, scupper, scotch, torpedo, blast, vitiate

take a shine to

informal Develop a liking for.
〈非正式〉喜欢，喜爱
Bill's taken quite a shine to her
Example sentencesExamples
- She has brought her medals to the table and it is the Olympic ones it is impossible not to take a shine to.
- Taylor had always played guitar himself and was soon on stage with the more established musicians who took a shine to him.
- Phil said: ‘I took a shine to Liz straight away but didn't fancy my chances.’
- Mum wasn't wanting to supply such a thing naturally but she had been wondering how to wean Graham off his dummy which he still took a shine to.
- The parents took a shine to each other straight away and it was impossible to separate them because they were so much in love.
- He was born in a New York ghetto and seemed on the road to a life of gangs when three Canadians took a shine to him and decided to bring him back to Toronto.
- One manatee took a shine to me and wouldn't leave my end of the canoe, nuzzling up to me and trying to touch my hand.
- He became a volunteer in 1979 and took a shine to the diminutive station.
- But the master of the house, Mr English, was the kindest man, and he took a shine to me.
- He took a shine to the boss's daughter, Jennifer, and threatened to join the French Foreign Legion if she wouldn't marry him.

Phrasal Verbs

shine through

(of a good quality or skill) be clearly evident.
〈喻〉（品质，技能）显露
at Murrayfield his talent shone through
在默里菲尔德他的才能得到了充分显露。
Example sentencesExamples
- His dedication to the reasons for making music at all shine through clearly both on record and in his spirited live performances.
- The media and governments may hound us, but quality will always shine through.
- His knowledge of football in general is second to none and his never-ending research in days prior to matchdays clearly shines through.
- But once you get that sorted, the underlying strength of the brand and the quality of the product shines through.
- Worked hard and his skill shone through but caused few problems for their defence.
- The food was mainly pretty good and the quality of the ingredients shone through, even where the combinations worked less well for us.
- His evident sincerity and resolve shone through once again; he is his own best weapon.
- Not as exotic as some might like, but the quality shone through.
- As soon as they hit the stage, the star quality shines through loud and clear.
- Her love of the English language was always evident and shone through her many and varied readings.

Origin

Old English scīnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schijnen and German scheinen.

Rhymes

align, assign, benign, brine, chine, cline, combine, condign, confine, consign, dine, divine, dyne, enshrine, entwine, fine, frontline, hardline, interline, intertwine, kine, Klein, line, Main, malign, mine, moline, nine, on-line, opine, outshine, pine, Rhein, Rhine, shrine, sign, sine, spine, spline, stein, Strine, swine, syne, thine, tine, trine, twine, Tyne, underline, undermine, vine, whine, wine

Definition of shine in US English:

shine

verbʃaɪnSHīn

[no object]

1(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.
（太阳或其他光源）发光，照耀
the sun shone through the window
阳光透过窗子照进来。
Example sentencesExamples
- Feeling a bit lighter of mood today, and the sun is shining bright which helps a lot.
- The sun shone surprisingly bright through the canopy of the trees to the floor of the autumn forest.
- A bolt of lightening hit in a very large building, then the clouds disappeared and the sun shone bright again.
- I am woken this morning by the sun shining into my window at six.
- Outside the bright sun shines in through the open window catching the white of her skirt.
- Outside the sun shone bright through the clouds, Anna fanned herself with her hand as she sat on the bed beside Victoria.
- The sun was shining bright, and we had all of the windows open, allowing a nice breeze to fill the truck.
- Mr Pike, whose mother was from Burnley, said when he was growing up he thought the sun did not shine in the town because of the pollution spewed out by the cotton factories.
- You could play the song and the sun would shine out into the windows even if it was raining.
- The sun was shining brightly through her window, slicing the darkness of her room with its sharp rays.
- The sun was shining bright though this lunchtime, so I set off up Sauchihall street with my camera with the intention of taking many photos of things that took my fancy.
- Mercury sets an hour after sunset on the 28th and shines at magnitude - 1.3.
- We watched the moon shine over the water and the stars coming out to fill the sky.
- Everything was bright; the sun shone serenely, birds sang, and clouds drifted across the perfect blue sky.
- Early morning sun shone in the east windows, bringing warm light into the already sunny kitchen.
- The sun shone very bright through the big window by the table.
- The darkened rooms on the south and west side are all aglow with moon shine.
- For me, it made the sun shine as perhaps it never has before.
- When we arrived in Cape Town the sun was shining down and the people were warm and welcoming.
- Numerous candelabra protruded from the walls at regular intervals; these were unlit and the sun did not shine in the windows.
Synonyms
emit light, give off light, beam, radiate, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, flare, glare, fluoresce
1. 1.1 Glow or be bright with reflected light.
  发亮；反光
  I could see his eyes shining in the light of the fire
  我能看见他的眼睛在火光前闪闪发亮。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The moon shone bright and silver light showered through the clear pane.
  The wind sculpts them into dramatic shapes; the ice refracts the light and the carvings shine bright, butterfly-wing neon blue from the inside.
  More powerful then any weapon shining and glowing in the dim light of the laboratory.
  The sea shone with reflected afternoon light, sending a few small waves questing up onto the sand.
  In the golden light, he glowed and shone like the child in an icon.
  Her flaxen hair shone in the dying light, creating a shimmering halo around her head and shoulders.
  It sparkled and shone in the light that came from it, throwing rainbows all around.
  The tiny colored tiles that outlined most of the symbols shone with the reflected light from the torches.
  He picked up his comb and began untangling his blonde hair, until it shone in the light and stood in place.
  His hair shone in the light as he brushed it away from his face.
  A warm breeze blew through her hair causing it to shine in the light.
  Avoid wearing shiny watches or jewellery that shines or reflects light.
  Her pale skin shone with reflected light, contrasting with her clothing which was all black.
  His soft, straight hair shone in the dim glow from the outside light.
  A tall guy stood at the front door, his sandy brown hair shining in the light.
  Nick's blond hair shone in the light, and his big blue eyes were magnified by his glasses.
  Elle answered the door, her bright blonde hair shining in the hall light.
  When he smiled, his white square teeth shone, reflecting bright sparks of light.
  It was nothing special; a small glassy sphere that shone in the flickering light.
  The blue water was shining from the light from the silver, full moon.
  Synonyms
  gleaming, bright, illuminated, lit, lighted, ablaze, brilliant, lustrous, glowing, glinting, sparkling, coruscating, twinkling, flickering, glittering, glistening, shimmering, flashing, dazzling, glaring, luminous, luminescent, incandescent, phosphorescent, fluorescent
  shiny, bright, polished, burnished, gleaming, glossy, glassy, satiny, sheeny, lustrous, smooth
2. 1.2 (of a person's eyes) be bright with emotion.
  （眼睛因表达情感而）发亮
  his eyes shone with excitement
  他兴奋得眼睛发亮。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Her eyes shone with long-forgotten memories of a much happier time.
  Her eyes shone with delight as she discovered a teddy, a soft dog, pens and sweets.
  Her eyes shone with life, and when she smiled, her face widened to become round, lovely, and dimpled.
  He bore always unhappiness in his heart, and his eyes shone with determination behind his spectacles.
  His hazel eyes shone with mirth as he looked at her and at that instant, the little girl had made up her mind that her hero was the bestest person in the universe.
  Her hair was unruly and sticking out at all ends and though she was nearing the end of her life her eyes shone with youth and liveliness.
  Mary noted that William laughed a great deal, and that Clara's eyes shone with the lively merriment.
  The head turned, and Ed's blue eyes shone with surprise at his visitor.
  In response he laughed heartily and his eyes shone with amusement.
  Her blue eyes shone with happiness that only she could comprehend.
  Her bright, vibrant eyes shone with gratitude as her steadfast gaze met Kynan's.
  Behind her, Jenny stood meekly and her eyes shone with sympathy.
  They couldn't tell what color his hair was under the hood of the robe, but his blue eyes shone with intelligence and calm.
  This girl was so glum, her face seemed so void of emotions, yet her eyes clearly shone with immense sadness.
  Her eyes shone with wisdom and determination that comes with age.
  My mother's eyes shone with anger and she raised a hand up to strike me.
  Her eyes shone with bright adoration and what seemed to be respect.
  His bright, blue eyes shone with joy as he played, and he laughed aloud.
  His eyes shone with an eagerness and joy that he didn't try to hide.
  When she didn't move, he smirked and his green eyes shone with mirth.
  Synonyms
  glowing, beaming, radiant, blooming, healthy, happy
3. 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Direct (a flashlight or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark.
  （用电筒等）照射
  an usher shines his flashlight into the boys' faces
  Example sentencesExamples
  I shone my torch in a sweep below me where I had last seen her.
  One of her achievements as a writer was to shine light into the dark places.
  Josh was just about to say something when someone shone a torch at us.
  If you have ever shone a torch onto the back of your hand, you will know that your palm glows red.
  It looks like you've just seen a horror movie and your mates shone a torch in your face and took the photo.
  John went in first, slowly, shining a torch light ahead of him.
  I went to the carport and shone the torch between the carport bars aiming the beam under the car.
  However when the officer shone his torch over the side of the bridge he saw Claire further along the ledge.
  One of my guests had heard a noise in the living room and shone her torch and scared off the thieves right into the arms of the police.
  He came face to face with a man who shone a torch in his face.
  I thought it was one of the calves but when I shone my torch on it I saw that it was the double wheels of a tractor.
  Seconds later, a Garda shone his torch and we found them lying on the green area.
  Inside the many crevices, eyes glimmered back at me as I shone my torch.
  A woman with a torch shone the light onto the water, following along the guardrail on-board, trying to spot a body.
  Slowly I shone the torch around the perimeter of our camp.
  She pulled out a small torch and shone the light into Collette's eyes.
  Stand outside the closed door on a dark night and shine a flashlight all around the edges of the door.
  Guards on the ground shone a torch in the man's face and eventually persuaded him to come down.
  A stage hand shone another torch at his microphone stand, and the show continued by torchlight.
  I went inside and shone the torch in the carrier bag.
2Be very talented or perform very well.
she shines at comedy
Example sentencesExamples
- He was the son of a servant of the Crown from a well-heeled South of England background, who shone at prep school but proved something of an academic flop later on.
- All of this is inspired by the resolute Texan's shining example.
- But too much could be tough to take - he was such an upbeat, shining example.
- I figure that I owe it to the little people to help lead them out of the fashion darkness by setting such a bright, shining example for them to follow.
- Vivaldi the red priest was an expert violinist but unlikely to have shone at the bassoon, as he was severely asthmatic.
- Democracy shines at its resplendent best in periods of the deepest darkness.
- It's frightening to think that they, or any similar shining example of private enterprise, might have any role in the health service.
- The stars failed to sparkle but Bangalore found its own son shining brilliantly on Sunday morning.
- At school she shone at English, but was pretty useless at everything else - her words, not mine.
- For us, it's about seeing who's good at talking to strangers, who shines at networking, and who has good presentation skills.
- It stole our chance to take the big steps on the world stage that would have coloured us with brilliance and we could have sat there shining for the world to see.
- His versatility is a huge asset having covered every defensive position in his short career, though he shines at centre-half.
- He dropped out of university to embark on a card-playing and gambling career, quickly shone at it, and has been doing it ever since.
- Regarded as one of the most talented players in history, he shone at Manchester United, where he was top scorer for six consecutive seasons.
- He was a brilliant scholar - shining in English, Math, Science, theatre, what have you.
- Both coaches are shining examples of how one can excel in tennis not by their social stature, but at the grass roots level with determination and passion.
- He distinguished himself in Normandy's wars with its neighbours prior to 1066, and also shone at Hastings.
- He has gone from talented youngster with a few tricks up his sleeve to a quality all-round midfielder who has shone at the highest level.
- I opened my laptop and showed her shining example after shining example of similarly awful dialogue.
Synonyms
paragon, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the crème de la crème, the beau idéal, acme, jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure, an outstanding example, a perfect example of its kind
excel, be outstanding, be brilliant, be excellent, be very good, be successful, be expert, stand out, be pre-eminent
3with object Make (an object made of leather, metal, or wood) bright by rubbing it; polish.
擦亮
his shoes were shined to perfection
他的鞋子擦得锃亮。
Example sentencesExamples
- But shining / polishing your shoes will make the leather last longer and look better.
- I've watched some of them tip the locker-room attendant, the guy who shines their shoes all week long, as little as $20.
- If some angel appears to me and tells me I will spend eternity in heaven shining his shoes, I will weep with gratitude.
- The outlaws were out and about, patching up their camp, shining swords, chopping wood… but nowhere did Laoise see Maeve.
- Rise early and shine your shoes with a get down baby dance like there's no today because tomorrow is the cut-out birthday crown made for the king.
- Starting to win friends and influencing people should include shining your shines, or stopping by someone who shines shoes for a living.
- It's a reprieve, a second chance to show you alone were the reason for your band's success, and that one day they'll be shining your shoes.
- The walls were sheathed with finely shined wood, and plain white carpeting lined the floors.
- You really are a welcome sight, but I have disappointment in you, because you didn't shine my shoes, shoe shiner.
- They had to clean, haul trash, launder, cook, shine shoes, and porter, and take the meanest wages for harsh, demeaning work.
- He didn't have to brush his hair if he didn't want to, or shine his shoes.
- His shoes were shined to perfection and his dark, just about black, hair had been combed tidily.
- I knew who he was because he shines shoes at a hotel close to my house and we had spoken before.
- To shine patent leather, moisten a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe clean all patent leather articles.
- The only thing they can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes.
- Doesn't it make you ashamed, as you shine his shoes and fetch his laundry, to work with such a man.
- Their teachers will tell them that they cannot be made to shine the family's shoes or cannot be made to help dad at the garage - as I was.
- Someone sitting near me was shining his shoes to such a degree he could see his face on them.
- He and his brother really did shine shoes after school to help support the family.
- Get a fresh haircut, trim your fingernails, and shine your shoes if needed.
Synonyms
polish, burnish, buff, wax, gloss, brighten, brush, smooth, rub up

nounʃaɪnSHīn

1A quality of brightness, especially from reflected light.
光，光亮
use shoe polish to try and get a shine
用鞋油擦出光亮。
my hair has lost its shine
我的头发已失去了光泽。
Example sentencesExamples
- The cars glow with an incredible shine especially in multi-toned paint jobs.
- These scratches disturb the flat surface of the stone and light reflection ceases to be uniform so the shine gradually disappears.
- Apply the shine serum or spray of choice to the palms of your hands.
- All the shine and glitter from jewelry will not go out of fashion for a long time.
- Paige had put lavender coloring on my eyelids and added a glittery shine on my lips.
- He shook his head, the firelight reflecting off the shine of his bare torso.
- The shine had vanished from the bright afternoon, and he had a feeling, deep down in his gut, that something somewhere was very wrong.
- As quickly as they had appeared, the colors vanished, leaving only the bright shine of silver.
- It was translucent with a diamond-like shine to it, illuminating what lied within.
- Scott came around behind him, obviously seeing the shine in my eyes.
- Her hair had gorgeous body and a glossy shine was brushed lightly upon her hair.
- Lara hums a soft tune to herself as she combed her hair until it glistened with a shine.
- A dab of petroleum jelly rubbed into patent leather gives a glistening shine and prevents cracking in the winter.
- Taking time to look at himself in the reflective shine of the warhead, Seven's circuits crackled with anticipation.
- It was a 1996 Mustang GT coated in the shine of a bright, electric blue.
- Essentially, the larva is able to orient itself using the shine from a moonlit night.
- The lovely shine on heavy horses that used to trot around the village pulling carts loaded with sacks of coal for daily delivery to local houses from Oakshotts' coal yard near the station.
- He responds with a luminous shine and a mirthful grin.
- The waters were sparkling against the shine of the moon and the sparkling lights of the city created a glazy layer on the surface.
- Her hair glistened with a lustrous shine and held them in a trance.
- Also, the dried husk of the coconut is sometimes used as a brush to put a glimmering shine on wooden or ceramic floors.
Synonyms
light, brightness, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, beam, flare, glare, radiance, illumination, luminescence, luminosity, incandescence, phosphorescence, fluorescence
1. 1.1 An act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface.
  （为使表面发亮而）擦，磨
  Tom's shoes got a quick shine from a boy with a buffing cloth
  一个男孩子用抛光布很快给阿奇擦亮了鞋子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  However if he could have found a shoe shine boy he would have quite happily shelled out for a quick shine.
  He thanked them gratefully and said, ‘Can I get a quick shine then, since I'm here already?’
  He works as a shoe shine boy from 2 p.m. until sometimes 3 a.m in the morning.
  A vinyl or polyurethane finish has been applied on the surface to keep a shine without waxing; the urethane is more durable.
  The leather and the wood surfacing on the dashboard shine like skin in the sun.
  The day I was there, the beautician started by cleaning the natural nail to remove the surface shine and oils and then applied disinfectant and primer.
  He was also scornful of the use of varnish, which is a quick way for artists to make the surface shine and also to protect it.
  The songs may be old-fashioned hard rock, but the producer has polished them to a bright shine.
  The visa applicants hover nervously in their best clothes as shoe shine boys run eagerly around.
  Basically hailing from Calicut, their job is to procure old gramophones and, after giving them a shine, sell them for an attractive amount.
  The shoe shine is becoming a lost art, sadly.
  Rub cuticle oil into your cuticles and onto your nails for instant shine.
2. 1.2offensive A contemptuous term for a black or dark-skinned person.

Usage

Phrases

take the shine off

Spoil the brilliance or excitement of.
使黯然失色；使失去兴奋
the absence of new jobs has taken some of the shine off his stellar popularity ratings
Example sentencesExamples
- But the absence of these key players is taking the shine off the Rugby World Cup, it's making it less of a contest than it otherwise would have been.
- A larger memory card and simpler phone dialling would have been nice, but that doesn't take the shine off this five-star performer.
- However you look at it, it takes the shine off all those positive press releases boasting how she keeps playing to full houses in Las Vegas, doesn't it?
- Even that defeat could not take the shine off what has been an amazing year for this remarkable young man.
- She goes on, ‘The moment you take away the dowry, you take the shine off the ceremony.’
- But, disappointing as that decision was, Rovers shouldn't let it take the shine off what was an otherwise fantastic night.
- But it caused her a major headache at an already difficult time, and to be greeted by a damp, cold flat took the shine off her move.
- But that will only slightly take the shine off this victory.
- Having an off year doesn't take the shine off the job for you?
- However, exceptional and extraordinary charges will take the shine off the above-the-line figures.
Synonyms
ruin, wreck, destroy, upset, undo, mess up, make a mess of, dash, sabotage, scupper, scotch, torpedo, blast, vitiate

take a shine to

informal Develop a liking for.
〈非正式〉喜欢，喜爱
Example sentencesExamples
- She has brought her medals to the table and it is the Olympic ones it is impossible not to take a shine to.
- He was born in a New York ghetto and seemed on the road to a life of gangs when three Canadians took a shine to him and decided to bring him back to Toronto.
- One manatee took a shine to me and wouldn't leave my end of the canoe, nuzzling up to me and trying to touch my hand.
- Phil said: ‘I took a shine to Liz straight away but didn't fancy my chances.’
- He became a volunteer in 1979 and took a shine to the diminutive station.
- He took a shine to the boss's daughter, Jennifer, and threatened to join the French Foreign Legion if she wouldn't marry him.
- The parents took a shine to each other straight away and it was impossible to separate them because they were so much in love.
- Taylor had always played guitar himself and was soon on stage with the more established musicians who took a shine to him.
- Mum wasn't wanting to supply such a thing naturally but she had been wondering how to wean Graham off his dummy which he still took a shine to.
- But the master of the house, Mr English, was the kindest man, and he took a shine to me.

Phrasal Verbs

shine through

(of a good quality or skill) be clearly evident.
〈喻〉（品质，技能）显露
at Regis his talent shone through
在默里菲尔德他的才能得到了充分显露。
Example sentencesExamples
- The media and governments may hound us, but quality will always shine through.
- His evident sincerity and resolve shone through once again; he is his own best weapon.
- Worked hard and his skill shone through but caused few problems for their defence.
- The food was mainly pretty good and the quality of the ingredients shone through, even where the combinations worked less well for us.
- But once you get that sorted, the underlying strength of the brand and the quality of the product shines through.
- Her love of the English language was always evident and shone through her many and varied readings.
- His dedication to the reasons for making music at all shine through clearly both on record and in his spirited live performances.
- As soon as they hit the stage, the star quality shines through loud and clear.
- Not as exotic as some might like, but the quality shone through.
- His knowledge of football in general is second to none and his never-ending research in days prior to matchdays clearly shines through.

Origin

Old English scīnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schijnen and German scheinen.

词汇	shine
释义	Definition of shine in English: shine verbshone ʃʌɪnʃaɪn [no object] 1(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light. （太阳或其他光源）发光，照耀 the sun shone through the window 阳光透过窗子照进来。 Example sentencesExamples You could play the song and the sun would shine out into the windows even if it was raining. Outside the bright sun shines in through the open window catching the white of her skirt. The sun was shining bright though this lunchtime, so I set off up Sauchihall street with my camera with the intention of taking many photos of things that took my fancy. The sun was shining brightly through her window, slicing the darkness of her room with its sharp rays. Mr Pike, whose mother was from Burnley, said when he was growing up he thought the sun did not shine in the town because of the pollution spewed out by the cotton factories. Feeling a bit lighter of mood today, and the sun is shining bright which helps a lot. The darkened rooms on the south and west side are all aglow with moon shine. The sun was shining bright, and we had all of the windows open, allowing a nice breeze to fill the truck. We watched the moon shine over the water and the stars coming out to fill the sky. Numerous candelabra protruded from the walls at regular intervals; these were unlit and the sun did not shine in the windows. The sun shone surprisingly bright through the canopy of the trees to the floor of the autumn forest. Mercury sets an hour after sunset on the 28th and shines at magnitude - 1.3. A bolt of lightening hit in a very large building, then the clouds disappeared and the sun shone bright again. For me, it made the sun shine as perhaps it never has before. The sun shone very bright through the big window by the table. I am woken this morning by the sun shining into my window at six. Everything was bright; the sun shone serenely, birds sang, and clouds drifted across the perfect blue sky. When we arrived in Cape Town the sun was shining down and the people were warm and welcoming. Early morning sun shone in the east windows, bringing warm light into the already sunny kitchen. Outside the sun shone bright through the clouds, Anna fanned herself with her hand as she sat on the bed beside Victoria. Synonyms emit light, give off light, beam, radiate, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, flare, glare, fluoresce literary glister rare coruscate, fulgurate, effulge, luminesce, incandesce, phosphoresce 1.1 Glow or be bright with reflected light. 发亮；反光 she brushed her hair until it shone Example sentencesExamples The moon shone bright and silver light showered through the clear pane. A warm breeze blew through her hair causing it to shine in the light. In the golden light, he glowed and shone like the child in an icon. Her flaxen hair shone in the dying light, creating a shimmering halo around her head and shoulders. The blue water was shining from the light from the silver, full moon. When he smiled, his white square teeth shone, reflecting bright sparks of light. It was nothing special; a small glassy sphere that shone in the flickering light. The sea shone with reflected afternoon light, sending a few small waves questing up onto the sand. It sparkled and shone in the light that came from it, throwing rainbows all around. The tiny colored tiles that outlined most of the symbols shone with the reflected light from the torches. His hair shone in the light as he brushed it away from his face. He picked up his comb and began untangling his blonde hair, until it shone in the light and stood in place. Elle answered the door, her bright blonde hair shining in the hall light. A tall guy stood at the front door, his sandy brown hair shining in the light. Avoid wearing shiny watches or jewellery that shines or reflects light. Her pale skin shone with reflected light, contrasting with her clothing which was all black. Nick's blond hair shone in the light, and his big blue eyes were magnified by his glasses. The wind sculpts them into dramatic shapes; the ice refracts the light and the carvings shine bright, butterfly-wing neon blue from the inside. His soft, straight hair shone in the dim glow from the outside light. More powerful then any weapon shining and glowing in the dim light of the laboratory. Synonyms gleaming, bright, illuminated, lit, lighted, ablaze, brilliant, lustrous, glowing, glinting, sparkling, coruscating, twinkling, flickering, glittering, glistening, shimmering, flashing, dazzling, glaring, luminous, luminescent, incandescent, phosphorescent, fluorescent literary glistering, irradiant, lucent, lucid, lambent rare effulgent, refulgent, fulgurating shiny, bright, polished, burnished, gleaming, glossy, glassy, satiny, sheeny, lustrous, smooth rare nitid 1.2 (of a person's eyes) be bright with emotion. （眼睛因表达情感而）发亮 his eyes shone with excitement 他兴奋得眼睛发亮。 Example sentencesExamples When she didn't move, he smirked and his green eyes shone with mirth. His hazel eyes shone with mirth as he looked at her and at that instant, the little girl had made up her mind that her hero was the bestest person in the universe. Her blue eyes shone with happiness that only she could comprehend. My mother's eyes shone with anger and she raised a hand up to strike me. Her eyes shone with delight as she discovered a teddy, a soft dog, pens and sweets. In response he laughed heartily and his eyes shone with amusement. The head turned, and Ed's blue eyes shone with surprise at his visitor. He bore always unhappiness in his heart, and his eyes shone with determination behind his spectacles. Her bright, vibrant eyes shone with gratitude as her steadfast gaze met Kynan's. Her eyes shone with long-forgotten memories of a much happier time. Her eyes shone with life, and when she smiled, her face widened to become round, lovely, and dimpled. Her eyes shone with bright adoration and what seemed to be respect. Her eyes shone with wisdom and determination that comes with age. This girl was so glum, her face seemed so void of emotions, yet her eyes clearly shone with immense sadness. His bright, blue eyes shone with joy as he played, and he laughed aloud. His eyes shone with an eagerness and joy that he didn't try to hide. Behind her, Jenny stood meekly and her eyes shone with sympathy. Her hair was unruly and sticking out at all ends and though she was nearing the end of her life her eyes shone with youth and liveliness. They couldn't tell what color his hair was under the hood of the robe, but his blue eyes shone with intelligence and calm. Mary noted that William laughed a great deal, and that Clara's eyes shone with the lively merriment. Synonyms glowing, beaming, radiant, blooming, healthy, happy 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Direct (a torch or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark. （用电筒等）照射 he shone the torch around the room before entering 他进房间前，用电筒照了一下。 Example sentencesExamples Josh was just about to say something when someone shone a torch at us. He came face to face with a man who shone a torch in his face. A woman with a torch shone the light onto the water, following along the guardrail on-board, trying to spot a body. Inside the many crevices, eyes glimmered back at me as I shone my torch. John went in first, slowly, shining a torch light ahead of him. Seconds later, a Garda shone his torch and we found them lying on the green area. It looks like you've just seen a horror movie and your mates shone a torch in your face and took the photo. One of my guests had heard a noise in the living room and shone her torch and scared off the thieves right into the arms of the police. However when the officer shone his torch over the side of the bridge he saw Claire further along the ledge. I shone my torch in a sweep below me where I had last seen her. A stage hand shone another torch at his microphone stand, and the show continued by torchlight. She pulled out a small torch and shone the light into Collette's eyes. Stand outside the closed door on a dark night and shine a flashlight all around the edges of the door. Guards on the ground shone a torch in the man's face and eventually persuaded him to come down. I went inside and shone the torch in the carrier bag. I thought it was one of the calves but when I shone my torch on it I saw that it was the double wheels of a tractor. If you have ever shone a torch onto the back of your hand, you will know that your palm glows red. I went to the carport and shone the torch between the carport bars aiming the beam under the car. Slowly I shone the torch around the perimeter of our camp. One of her achievements as a writer was to shine light into the dark places. 2Be very talented or perform very well. a boy who shone at nothing 一个毫无特长的男孩。 Example sentencesExamples All of this is inspired by the resolute Texan's shining example. Regarded as one of the most talented players in history, he shone at Manchester United, where he was top scorer for six consecutive seasons. For us, it's about seeing who's good at talking to strangers, who shines at networking, and who has good presentation skills. He was a brilliant scholar - shining in English, Math, Science, theatre, what have you. I opened my laptop and showed her shining example after shining example of similarly awful dialogue. Vivaldi the red priest was an expert violinist but unlikely to have shone at the bassoon, as he was severely asthmatic. He distinguished himself in Normandy's wars with its neighbours prior to 1066, and also shone at Hastings. At school she shone at English, but was pretty useless at everything else - her words, not mine. His versatility is a huge asset having covered every defensive position in his short career, though he shines at centre-half. Democracy shines at its resplendent best in periods of the deepest darkness. I figure that I owe it to the little people to help lead them out of the fashion darkness by setting such a bright, shining example for them to follow. The stars failed to sparkle but Bangalore found its own son shining brilliantly on Sunday morning. He was the son of a servant of the Crown from a well-heeled South of England background, who shone at prep school but proved something of an academic flop later on. But too much could be tough to take - he was such an upbeat, shining example. He dropped out of university to embark on a card-playing and gambling career, quickly shone at it, and has been doing it ever since. Both coaches are shining examples of how one can excel in tennis not by their social stature, but at the grass roots level with determination and passion. It's frightening to think that they, or any similar shining example of private enterprise, might have any role in the health service. It stole our chance to take the big steps on the world stage that would have coloured us with brilliance and we could have sat there shining for the world to see. He has gone from talented youngster with a few tricks up his sleeve to a quality all-round midfielder who has shone at the highest level. Synonyms excel, be outstanding, be brilliant, be excellent, be very good, be successful, be expert, stand out, be pre-eminent paragon, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the crème de la crème, the beau idéal, acme, jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure, an outstanding example, a perfect example of its kind informal one in a million, the bee's knees, something else, the tops archaic a nonesuch 3with object Make (an object made of leather, metal, or wood) bright by rubbing it; polish. 擦亮 his shoes were shined to perfection 他的鞋子擦得锃亮。 Example sentencesExamples You really are a welcome sight, but I have disappointment in you, because you didn't shine my shoes, shoe shiner. The only thing they can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes. The outlaws were out and about, patching up their camp, shining swords, chopping wood… but nowhere did Laoise see Maeve. His shoes were shined to perfection and his dark, just about black, hair had been combed tidily. To shine patent leather, moisten a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe clean all patent leather articles. He and his brother really did shine shoes after school to help support the family. The walls were sheathed with finely shined wood, and plain white carpeting lined the floors. Rise early and shine your shoes with a get down baby dance like there's no today because tomorrow is the cut-out birthday crown made for the king. Starting to win friends and influencing people should include shining your shines, or stopping by someone who shines shoes for a living. Someone sitting near me was shining his shoes to such a degree he could see his face on them. I knew who he was because he shines shoes at a hotel close to my house and we had spoken before. I've watched some of them tip the locker-room attendant, the guy who shines their shoes all week long, as little as $20. They had to clean, haul trash, launder, cook, shine shoes, and porter, and take the meanest wages for harsh, demeaning work. Get a fresh haircut, trim your fingernails, and shine your shoes if needed. But shining / polishing your shoes will make the leather last longer and look better. If some angel appears to me and tells me I will spend eternity in heaven shining his shoes, I will weep with gratitude. Doesn't it make you ashamed, as you shine his shoes and fetch his laundry, to work with such a man. It's a reprieve, a second chance to show you alone were the reason for your band's success, and that one day they'll be shining your shoes. He didn't have to brush his hair if he didn't want to, or shine his shoes. Their teachers will tell them that they cannot be made to shine the family's shoes or cannot be made to help dad at the garage - as I was. Synonyms polish, burnish, buff, wax, gloss, brighten, brush, smooth, rub up noun ʃʌɪnʃaɪn 1A quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something. my hair has lost its shine 我的头发已失去了光泽。 Example sentencesExamples He responds with a luminous shine and a mirthful grin. These scratches disturb the flat surface of the stone and light reflection ceases to be uniform so the shine gradually disappears. Paige had put lavender coloring on my eyelids and added a glittery shine on my lips. A dab of petroleum jelly rubbed into patent leather gives a glistening shine and prevents cracking in the winter. He shook his head, the firelight reflecting off the shine of his bare torso. The shine had vanished from the bright afternoon, and he had a feeling, deep down in his gut, that something somewhere was very wrong. Apply the shine serum or spray of choice to the palms of your hands. Lara hums a soft tune to herself as she combed her hair until it glistened with a shine. Taking time to look at himself in the reflective shine of the warhead, Seven's circuits crackled with anticipation. Scott came around behind him, obviously seeing the shine in my eyes. Also, the dried husk of the coconut is sometimes used as a brush to put a glimmering shine on wooden or ceramic floors. The lovely shine on heavy horses that used to trot around the village pulling carts loaded with sacks of coal for daily delivery to local houses from Oakshotts' coal yard near the station. All the shine and glitter from jewelry will not go out of fashion for a long time. It was translucent with a diamond-like shine to it, illuminating what lied within. The cars glow with an incredible shine especially in multi-toned paint jobs. Her hair had gorgeous body and a glossy shine was brushed lightly upon her hair. Her hair glistened with a lustrous shine and held them in a trance. Essentially, the larva is able to orient itself using the shine from a moonlit night. It was a 1996 Mustang GT coated in the shine of a bright, electric blue. The waters were sparkling against the shine of the moon and the sparkling lights of the city created a glazy layer on the surface. As quickly as they had appeared, the colors vanished, leaving only the bright shine of silver. Synonyms light, brightness, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, beam, flare, glare, radiance, illumination, luminescence, luminosity, incandescence, phosphorescence, fluorescence rare refulgence, lambency, effulgence, fulguration 1.1 An act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface. （为使表面发亮而）擦，磨 Archie's shoes got a quick shine from a boy with a cloth 一个男孩子用抛光布很快给阿奇擦亮了鞋子。 Example sentencesExamples Basically hailing from Calicut, their job is to procure old gramophones and, after giving them a shine, sell them for an attractive amount. The songs may be old-fashioned hard rock, but the producer has polished them to a bright shine. He works as a shoe shine boy from 2 p.m. until sometimes 3 a.m in the morning. The visa applicants hover nervously in their best clothes as shoe shine boys run eagerly around. Rub cuticle oil into your cuticles and onto your nails for instant shine. A vinyl or polyurethane finish has been applied on the surface to keep a shine without waxing; the urethane is more durable. He was also scornful of the use of varnish, which is a quick way for artists to make the surface shine and also to protect it. However if he could have found a shoe shine boy he would have quite happily shelled out for a quick shine. The shoe shine is becoming a lost art, sadly. The leather and the wood surfacing on the dashboard shine like skin in the sun. He thanked them gratefully and said, ‘Can I get a quick shine then, since I'm here already?’ The day I was there, the beautician started by cleaning the natural nail to remove the surface shine and oils and then applied disinfectant and primer. Usage The verb shine has two past and past participle forms, shone and shined. The form shone is generally preferred when the verb is used without an object, as in the sun shone brightly. When shine is used transitively, the form shined is usual when the meaning is ‘to polish’, but both forms are used when the meaning is ‘to direct (a light)’. Conventions regarding usage of shined and shone are generally less rigid in US English than in British English, and it is not unusual to see either form used irrespective of meaning even in carefully edited texts Phrases take the shine off Spoil the brilliance or excitement of. 使黯然失色；使失去兴奋 these concerns are taking the shine off Britain's economic recovery 这些忧虑使英国的经济复苏黯淡起来。 Example sentencesExamples But, disappointing as that decision was, Rovers shouldn't let it take the shine off what was an otherwise fantastic night. She goes on, ‘The moment you take away the dowry, you take the shine off the ceremony.’ But it caused her a major headache at an already difficult time, and to be greeted by a damp, cold flat took the shine off her move. Having an off year doesn't take the shine off the job for you? However, exceptional and extraordinary charges will take the shine off the above-the-line figures. Even that defeat could not take the shine off what has been an amazing year for this remarkable young man. However you look at it, it takes the shine off all those positive press releases boasting how she keeps playing to full houses in Las Vegas, doesn't it? But that will only slightly take the shine off this victory. But the absence of these key players is taking the shine off the Rugby World Cup, it's making it less of a contest than it otherwise would have been. A larger memory card and simpler phone dialling would have been nice, but that doesn't take the shine off this five-star performer. Synonyms ruin, wreck, destroy, upset, undo, mess up, make a mess of, dash, sabotage, scupper, scotch, torpedo, blast, vitiate take a shine to informal Develop a liking for. 〈非正式〉喜欢，喜爱 Bill's taken quite a shine to her Example sentencesExamples She has brought her medals to the table and it is the Olympic ones it is impossible not to take a shine to. Taylor had always played guitar himself and was soon on stage with the more established musicians who took a shine to him. Phil said: ‘I took a shine to Liz straight away but didn't fancy my chances.’ Mum wasn't wanting to supply such a thing naturally but she had been wondering how to wean Graham off his dummy which he still took a shine to. The parents took a shine to each other straight away and it was impossible to separate them because they were so much in love. He was born in a New York ghetto and seemed on the road to a life of gangs when three Canadians took a shine to him and decided to bring him back to Toronto. One manatee took a shine to me and wouldn't leave my end of the canoe, nuzzling up to me and trying to touch my hand. He became a volunteer in 1979 and took a shine to the diminutive station. But the master of the house, Mr English, was the kindest man, and he took a shine to me. He took a shine to the boss's daughter, Jennifer, and threatened to join the French Foreign Legion if she wouldn't marry him. Phrasal Verbs shine through (of a good quality or skill) be clearly evident. 〈喻〉（品质，技能）显露 at Murrayfield his talent shone through 在默里菲尔德他的才能得到了充分显露。 Example sentencesExamples His dedication to the reasons for making music at all shine through clearly both on record and in his spirited live performances. The media and governments may hound us, but quality will always shine through. His knowledge of football in general is second to none and his never-ending research in days prior to matchdays clearly shines through. But once you get that sorted, the underlying strength of the brand and the quality of the product shines through. Worked hard and his skill shone through but caused few problems for their defence. The food was mainly pretty good and the quality of the ingredients shone through, even where the combinations worked less well for us. His evident sincerity and resolve shone through once again; he is his own best weapon. Not as exotic as some might like, but the quality shone through. As soon as they hit the stage, the star quality shines through loud and clear. Her love of the English language was always evident and shone through her many and varied readings. Origin Old English scīnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schijnen and German scheinen. Rhymes align, assign, benign, brine, chine, cline, combine, condign, confine, consign, dine, divine, dyne, enshrine, entwine, fine, frontline, hardline, interline, intertwine, kine, Klein, line, Main, malign, mine, moline, nine, on-line, opine, outshine, pine, Rhein, Rhine, shrine, sign, sine, spine, spline, stein, Strine, swine, syne, thine, tine, trine, twine, Tyne, underline, undermine, vine, whine, wine verb.1 phr. phr.v. Definition of shine in US English: shine verbʃaɪnSHīn [no object] 1(of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light. （太阳或其他光源）发光，照耀 the sun shone through the window 阳光透过窗子照进来。 Example sentencesExamples Feeling a bit lighter of mood today, and the sun is shining bright which helps a lot. The sun shone surprisingly bright through the canopy of the trees to the floor of the autumn forest. A bolt of lightening hit in a very large building, then the clouds disappeared and the sun shone bright again. I am woken this morning by the sun shining into my window at six. Outside the bright sun shines in through the open window catching the white of her skirt. Outside the sun shone bright through the clouds, Anna fanned herself with her hand as she sat on the bed beside Victoria. The sun was shining bright, and we had all of the windows open, allowing a nice breeze to fill the truck. Mr Pike, whose mother was from Burnley, said when he was growing up he thought the sun did not shine in the town because of the pollution spewed out by the cotton factories. You could play the song and the sun would shine out into the windows even if it was raining. The sun was shining brightly through her window, slicing the darkness of her room with its sharp rays. The sun was shining bright though this lunchtime, so I set off up Sauchihall street with my camera with the intention of taking many photos of things that took my fancy. Mercury sets an hour after sunset on the 28th and shines at magnitude - 1.3. We watched the moon shine over the water and the stars coming out to fill the sky. Everything was bright; the sun shone serenely, birds sang, and clouds drifted across the perfect blue sky. Early morning sun shone in the east windows, bringing warm light into the already sunny kitchen. The sun shone very bright through the big window by the table. The darkened rooms on the south and west side are all aglow with moon shine. For me, it made the sun shine as perhaps it never has before. When we arrived in Cape Town the sun was shining down and the people were warm and welcoming. Numerous candelabra protruded from the walls at regular intervals; these were unlit and the sun did not shine in the windows. Synonyms emit light, give off light, beam, radiate, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, flare, glare, fluoresce 1.1 Glow or be bright with reflected light. 发亮；反光 I could see his eyes shining in the light of the fire 我能看见他的眼睛在火光前闪闪发亮。 Example sentencesExamples The moon shone bright and silver light showered through the clear pane. The wind sculpts them into dramatic shapes; the ice refracts the light and the carvings shine bright, butterfly-wing neon blue from the inside. More powerful then any weapon shining and glowing in the dim light of the laboratory. The sea shone with reflected afternoon light, sending a few small waves questing up onto the sand. In the golden light, he glowed and shone like the child in an icon. Her flaxen hair shone in the dying light, creating a shimmering halo around her head and shoulders. It sparkled and shone in the light that came from it, throwing rainbows all around. The tiny colored tiles that outlined most of the symbols shone with the reflected light from the torches. He picked up his comb and began untangling his blonde hair, until it shone in the light and stood in place. His hair shone in the light as he brushed it away from his face. A warm breeze blew through her hair causing it to shine in the light. Avoid wearing shiny watches or jewellery that shines or reflects light. Her pale skin shone with reflected light, contrasting with her clothing which was all black. His soft, straight hair shone in the dim glow from the outside light. A tall guy stood at the front door, his sandy brown hair shining in the light. Nick's blond hair shone in the light, and his big blue eyes were magnified by his glasses. Elle answered the door, her bright blonde hair shining in the hall light. When he smiled, his white square teeth shone, reflecting bright sparks of light. It was nothing special; a small glassy sphere that shone in the flickering light. The blue water was shining from the light from the silver, full moon. Synonyms gleaming, bright, illuminated, lit, lighted, ablaze, brilliant, lustrous, glowing, glinting, sparkling, coruscating, twinkling, flickering, glittering, glistening, shimmering, flashing, dazzling, glaring, luminous, luminescent, incandescent, phosphorescent, fluorescent shiny, bright, polished, burnished, gleaming, glossy, glassy, satiny, sheeny, lustrous, smooth 1.2 (of a person's eyes) be bright with emotion. （眼睛因表达情感而）发亮 his eyes shone with excitement 他兴奋得眼睛发亮。 Example sentencesExamples Her eyes shone with long-forgotten memories of a much happier time. Her eyes shone with delight as she discovered a teddy, a soft dog, pens and sweets. Her eyes shone with life, and when she smiled, her face widened to become round, lovely, and dimpled. He bore always unhappiness in his heart, and his eyes shone with determination behind his spectacles. His hazel eyes shone with mirth as he looked at her and at that instant, the little girl had made up her mind that her hero was the bestest person in the universe. Her hair was unruly and sticking out at all ends and though she was nearing the end of her life her eyes shone with youth and liveliness. Mary noted that William laughed a great deal, and that Clara's eyes shone with the lively merriment. The head turned, and Ed's blue eyes shone with surprise at his visitor. In response he laughed heartily and his eyes shone with amusement. Her blue eyes shone with happiness that only she could comprehend. Her bright, vibrant eyes shone with gratitude as her steadfast gaze met Kynan's. Behind her, Jenny stood meekly and her eyes shone with sympathy. They couldn't tell what color his hair was under the hood of the robe, but his blue eyes shone with intelligence and calm. This girl was so glum, her face seemed so void of emotions, yet her eyes clearly shone with immense sadness. Her eyes shone with wisdom and determination that comes with age. My mother's eyes shone with anger and she raised a hand up to strike me. Her eyes shone with bright adoration and what seemed to be respect. His bright, blue eyes shone with joy as he played, and he laughed aloud. His eyes shone with an eagerness and joy that he didn't try to hide. When she didn't move, he smirked and his green eyes shone with mirth. Synonyms glowing, beaming, radiant, blooming, healthy, happy 1.3with object and adverbial of direction Direct (a flashlight or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark. （用电筒等）照射 an usher shines his flashlight into the boys' faces Example sentencesExamples I shone my torch in a sweep below me where I had last seen her. One of her achievements as a writer was to shine light into the dark places. Josh was just about to say something when someone shone a torch at us. If you have ever shone a torch onto the back of your hand, you will know that your palm glows red. It looks like you've just seen a horror movie and your mates shone a torch in your face and took the photo. John went in first, slowly, shining a torch light ahead of him. I went to the carport and shone the torch between the carport bars aiming the beam under the car. However when the officer shone his torch over the side of the bridge he saw Claire further along the ledge. One of my guests had heard a noise in the living room and shone her torch and scared off the thieves right into the arms of the police. He came face to face with a man who shone a torch in his face. I thought it was one of the calves but when I shone my torch on it I saw that it was the double wheels of a tractor. Seconds later, a Garda shone his torch and we found them lying on the green area. Inside the many crevices, eyes glimmered back at me as I shone my torch. A woman with a torch shone the light onto the water, following along the guardrail on-board, trying to spot a body. Slowly I shone the torch around the perimeter of our camp. She pulled out a small torch and shone the light into Collette's eyes. Stand outside the closed door on a dark night and shine a flashlight all around the edges of the door. Guards on the ground shone a torch in the man's face and eventually persuaded him to come down. A stage hand shone another torch at his microphone stand, and the show continued by torchlight. I went inside and shone the torch in the carrier bag. 2Be very talented or perform very well. she shines at comedy Example sentencesExamples He was the son of a servant of the Crown from a well-heeled South of England background, who shone at prep school but proved something of an academic flop later on. All of this is inspired by the resolute Texan's shining example. But too much could be tough to take - he was such an upbeat, shining example. I figure that I owe it to the little people to help lead them out of the fashion darkness by setting such a bright, shining example for them to follow. Vivaldi the red priest was an expert violinist but unlikely to have shone at the bassoon, as he was severely asthmatic. Democracy shines at its resplendent best in periods of the deepest darkness. It's frightening to think that they, or any similar shining example of private enterprise, might have any role in the health service. The stars failed to sparkle but Bangalore found its own son shining brilliantly on Sunday morning. At school she shone at English, but was pretty useless at everything else - her words, not mine. For us, it's about seeing who's good at talking to strangers, who shines at networking, and who has good presentation skills. It stole our chance to take the big steps on the world stage that would have coloured us with brilliance and we could have sat there shining for the world to see. His versatility is a huge asset having covered every defensive position in his short career, though he shines at centre-half. He dropped out of university to embark on a card-playing and gambling career, quickly shone at it, and has been doing it ever since. Regarded as one of the most talented players in history, he shone at Manchester United, where he was top scorer for six consecutive seasons. He was a brilliant scholar - shining in English, Math, Science, theatre, what have you. Both coaches are shining examples of how one can excel in tennis not by their social stature, but at the grass roots level with determination and passion. He distinguished himself in Normandy's wars with its neighbours prior to 1066, and also shone at Hastings. He has gone from talented youngster with a few tricks up his sleeve to a quality all-round midfielder who has shone at the highest level. I opened my laptop and showed her shining example after shining example of similarly awful dialogue. Synonyms paragon, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, paradigm, embodiment, personification, quintessence, standard, prototype, apotheosis, the crème de la crème, the beau idéal, acme, jewel, gem, flower, angel, treasure, an outstanding example, a perfect example of its kind excel, be outstanding, be brilliant, be excellent, be very good, be successful, be expert, stand out, be pre-eminent 3with object Make (an object made of leather, metal, or wood) bright by rubbing it; polish. 擦亮 his shoes were shined to perfection 他的鞋子擦得锃亮。 Example sentencesExamples But shining / polishing your shoes will make the leather last longer and look better. I've watched some of them tip the locker-room attendant, the guy who shines their shoes all week long, as little as $20. If some angel appears to me and tells me I will spend eternity in heaven shining his shoes, I will weep with gratitude. The outlaws were out and about, patching up their camp, shining swords, chopping wood… but nowhere did Laoise see Maeve. Rise early and shine your shoes with a get down baby dance like there's no today because tomorrow is the cut-out birthday crown made for the king. Starting to win friends and influencing people should include shining your shines, or stopping by someone who shines shoes for a living. It's a reprieve, a second chance to show you alone were the reason for your band's success, and that one day they'll be shining your shoes. The walls were sheathed with finely shined wood, and plain white carpeting lined the floors. You really are a welcome sight, but I have disappointment in you, because you didn't shine my shoes, shoe shiner. They had to clean, haul trash, launder, cook, shine shoes, and porter, and take the meanest wages for harsh, demeaning work. He didn't have to brush his hair if he didn't want to, or shine his shoes. His shoes were shined to perfection and his dark, just about black, hair had been combed tidily. I knew who he was because he shines shoes at a hotel close to my house and we had spoken before. To shine patent leather, moisten a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe clean all patent leather articles. The only thing they can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes. Doesn't it make you ashamed, as you shine his shoes and fetch his laundry, to work with such a man. Their teachers will tell them that they cannot be made to shine the family's shoes or cannot be made to help dad at the garage - as I was. Someone sitting near me was shining his shoes to such a degree he could see his face on them. He and his brother really did shine shoes after school to help support the family. Get a fresh haircut, trim your fingernails, and shine your shoes if needed. Synonyms polish, burnish, buff, wax, gloss, brighten, brush, smooth, rub up nounʃaɪnSHīn 1A quality of brightness, especially from reflected light. 光，光亮 use shoe polish to try and get a shine 用鞋油擦出光亮。 my hair has lost its shine 我的头发已失去了光泽。 Example sentencesExamples The cars glow with an incredible shine especially in multi-toned paint jobs. These scratches disturb the flat surface of the stone and light reflection ceases to be uniform so the shine gradually disappears. Apply the shine serum or spray of choice to the palms of your hands. All the shine and glitter from jewelry will not go out of fashion for a long time. Paige had put lavender coloring on my eyelids and added a glittery shine on my lips. He shook his head, the firelight reflecting off the shine of his bare torso. The shine had vanished from the bright afternoon, and he had a feeling, deep down in his gut, that something somewhere was very wrong. As quickly as they had appeared, the colors vanished, leaving only the bright shine of silver. It was translucent with a diamond-like shine to it, illuminating what lied within. Scott came around behind him, obviously seeing the shine in my eyes. Her hair had gorgeous body and a glossy shine was brushed lightly upon her hair. Lara hums a soft tune to herself as she combed her hair until it glistened with a shine. A dab of petroleum jelly rubbed into patent leather gives a glistening shine and prevents cracking in the winter. Taking time to look at himself in the reflective shine of the warhead, Seven's circuits crackled with anticipation. It was a 1996 Mustang GT coated in the shine of a bright, electric blue. Essentially, the larva is able to orient itself using the shine from a moonlit night. The lovely shine on heavy horses that used to trot around the village pulling carts loaded with sacks of coal for daily delivery to local houses from Oakshotts' coal yard near the station. He responds with a luminous shine and a mirthful grin. The waters were sparkling against the shine of the moon and the sparkling lights of the city created a glazy layer on the surface. Her hair glistened with a lustrous shine and held them in a trance. Also, the dried husk of the coconut is sometimes used as a brush to put a glimmering shine on wooden or ceramic floors. Synonyms light, brightness, gleam, glow, glint, glimmer, sparkle, twinkle, flicker, glitter, glisten, shimmer, flash, dazzle, beam, flare, glare, radiance, illumination, luminescence, luminosity, incandescence, phosphorescence, fluorescence 1.1 An act of rubbing something to give it a shiny surface. （为使表面发亮而）擦，磨 Tom's shoes got a quick shine from a boy with a buffing cloth 一个男孩子用抛光布很快给阿奇擦亮了鞋子。 Example sentencesExamples However if he could have found a shoe shine boy he would have quite happily shelled out for a quick shine. He thanked them gratefully and said, ‘Can I get a quick shine then, since I'm here already?’ He works as a shoe shine boy from 2 p.m. until sometimes 3 a.m in the morning. A vinyl or polyurethane finish has been applied on the surface to keep a shine without waxing; the urethane is more durable. The leather and the wood surfacing on the dashboard shine like skin in the sun. The day I was there, the beautician started by cleaning the natural nail to remove the surface shine and oils and then applied disinfectant and primer. He was also scornful of the use of varnish, which is a quick way for artists to make the surface shine and also to protect it. The songs may be old-fashioned hard rock, but the producer has polished them to a bright shine. The visa applicants hover nervously in their best clothes as shoe shine boys run eagerly around. Basically hailing from Calicut, their job is to procure old gramophones and, after giving them a shine, sell them for an attractive amount. The shoe shine is becoming a lost art, sadly. Rub cuticle oil into your cuticles and onto your nails for instant shine. 1.2offensive A contemptuous term for a black or dark-skinned person. Usage The verb shine has two past and past participle forms, shone and shined. The form shone is generally preferred when the verb is used without an object, as in the sun shone brightly. When shine is used transitively, the form shined is usual when the meaning is ‘to polish’, but both forms are used when the meaning is ‘to direct (a light)’. Conventions regarding usage of shined and shone are generally less rigid in US English than in British English, and it is not unusual to see either form used irrespective of meaning even in carefully edited texts Phrases take the shine off Spoil the brilliance or excitement of. 使黯然失色；使失去兴奋 the absence of new jobs has taken some of the shine off his stellar popularity ratings Example sentencesExamples But the absence of these key players is taking the shine off the Rugby World Cup, it's making it less of a contest than it otherwise would have been. A larger memory card and simpler phone dialling would have been nice, but that doesn't take the shine off this five-star performer. However you look at it, it takes the shine off all those positive press releases boasting how she keeps playing to full houses in Las Vegas, doesn't it? Even that defeat could not take the shine off what has been an amazing year for this remarkable young man. She goes on, ‘The moment you take away the dowry, you take the shine off the ceremony.’ But, disappointing as that decision was, Rovers shouldn't let it take the shine off what was an otherwise fantastic night. But it caused her a major headache at an already difficult time, and to be greeted by a damp, cold flat took the shine off her move. But that will only slightly take the shine off this victory. Having an off year doesn't take the shine off the job for you? However, exceptional and extraordinary charges will take the shine off the above-the-line figures. Synonyms ruin, wreck, destroy, upset, undo, mess up, make a mess of, dash, sabotage, scupper, scotch, torpedo, blast, vitiate take a shine to informal Develop a liking for. 〈非正式〉喜欢，喜爱 Example sentencesExamples She has brought her medals to the table and it is the Olympic ones it is impossible not to take a shine to. He was born in a New York ghetto and seemed on the road to a life of gangs when three Canadians took a shine to him and decided to bring him back to Toronto. One manatee took a shine to me and wouldn't leave my end of the canoe, nuzzling up to me and trying to touch my hand. Phil said: ‘I took a shine to Liz straight away but didn't fancy my chances.’ He became a volunteer in 1979 and took a shine to the diminutive station. He took a shine to the boss's daughter, Jennifer, and threatened to join the French Foreign Legion if she wouldn't marry him. The parents took a shine to each other straight away and it was impossible to separate them because they were so much in love. Taylor had always played guitar himself and was soon on stage with the more established musicians who took a shine to him. Mum wasn't wanting to supply such a thing naturally but she had been wondering how to wean Graham off his dummy which he still took a shine to. But the master of the house, Mr English, was the kindest man, and he took a shine to me. Phrasal Verbs shine through (of a good quality or skill) be clearly evident. 〈喻〉（品质，技能）显露 at Regis his talent shone through 在默里菲尔德他的才能得到了充分显露。 Example sentencesExamples The media and governments may hound us, but quality will always shine through. His evident sincerity and resolve shone through once again; he is his own best weapon. Worked hard and his skill shone through but caused few problems for their defence. The food was mainly pretty good and the quality of the ingredients shone through, even where the combinations worked less well for us. But once you get that sorted, the underlying strength of the brand and the quality of the product shines through. Her love of the English language was always evident and shone through her many and varied readings. His dedication to the reasons for making music at all shine through clearly both on record and in his spirited live performances. As soon as they hit the stage, the star quality shines through loud and clear. Not as exotic as some might like, but the quality shone through. His knowledge of football in general is second to none and his never-ending research in days prior to matchdays clearly shines through. Origin Old English scīnan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schijnen and German scheinen. verb.1 phr. phr.v.
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