ripple
US /ˈrɪp.əl/
UK /ˈrɪp.əl/
名词
1.
涟漪, 波纹
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
示例:
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A stone thrown into the pond created a series of ripples.
一块石头扔进池塘，激起了一连串的涟漪。
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The gentle breeze caused tiny ripples on the lake's surface.
微风在湖面上激起了细小的涟漪。
2.
涟漪, 连锁反应
a feeling or effect that spreads through someone or something
示例:
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The news of the promotion sent a ripple of excitement through the office.
晋升的消息在办公室里引起了一阵兴奋。
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His decision had a far-reaching ripple effect on the entire company.
他的决定对整个公司产生了深远的连锁反应。
动词
1.
起涟漪, 荡漾
to form or cause to form small waves on the surface of water
示例:
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The wind began to ripple the surface of the pond.
风开始在池塘表面激起涟漪。
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Her laughter caused the water in her glass to ripple slightly.
她的笑声让杯子里的水微微荡漾。
2.
传开, 荡漾
to spread outwards through a group of people or things as a wave or series of waves
示例:
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A murmur of approval rippled through the crowd.
一阵赞同的低语在人群中传开。
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The laughter rippled through the audience.
笑声在观众中传开。
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