🇬🇧🇨🇳 glimpse - 一瞥 : English Lesson

Meaning of "glimpse" ("一瞥"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A glimpse is when you see something for only a super short moment, like a tiny peek so fast you almost miss it.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I opened my homework folder and got a glimpse of math, so I quickly closed it to protect my happiness.

I only had a glimpse of my brother’s room before the smell told me to close the door forever.

I got a glimpse of my dad dancing in the kitchen and instantly understood why he doesn’t dance in public.

I woke up, got a glimpse of the clock, and went right back to sleep because it clearly said "Too Early o’clock."

Astronauts on the Moon can get a glimpse of Earth in the sky, which means somewhere up there a Moon alien might be saying, "Wow, look, a tiny blue marble!"

On the bus she caught a glimpse of a small red coat across the square. One glimpse, then the bus moved. A glimpse returned as the driver slowed, then a third glimpse showed a child looking back. A final glimpse caught her eye; he smiled and she waved, calm at last.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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