ripple
US /ˈrɪp.əl/
UK /ˈrɪp.əl/
名詞
1.
漣漪, 波紋
a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by an object dropping into it or by a slight breeze
範例:
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A stone thrown into the pond created a series of ripples.
一塊石頭扔進池塘，激起了一連串的漣漪。
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The gentle breeze caused tiny ripples on the lake's surface.
微風在湖面上激起了細小的漣漪。
2.
漣漪, 連鎖反應
a feeling or effect that spreads through someone or something
範例:
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The news of the promotion sent a ripple of excitement through the office.
晉升的消息在辦公室裡引起了一陣興奮。
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His decision had a far-reaching ripple effect on the entire company.
他的決定對整個公司產生了深遠的連鎖反應。
動詞
1.
起漣漪, 蕩漾
to form or cause to form small waves on the surface of water
範例:
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The wind began to ripple the surface of the pond.
風開始在池塘表面激起漣漪。
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Her laughter caused the water in her glass to ripple slightly.
她的笑聲讓杯子裡的水微微蕩漾。
2.
傳開, 蕩漾
to spread outwards through a group of people or things as a wave or series of waves
範例:
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A murmur of approval rippled through the crowd.
一陣贊同的低語在人群中傳開。
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The laughter rippled through the audience.
笑聲在觀眾中傳開。
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