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flicker

/ˈflɪkɚ/

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1 · verb

to shine unsteadily or change quickly in brightness

闪烁

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The candle began to flicker when the window opened.
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窗户打开时，蜡烛开始闪烁。
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Pronunciation: /ˈflɪkɚ/

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