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twinkle

/ˈtwɪŋkəl/

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shine with small flashes of light

闪烁

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We watched the distant lights twinkle across the bay.
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我们看着远处的灯光在海湾对岸闪烁。
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Pronunciation: /ˈtwɪŋkəl/

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