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B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to be very good at something or to stand out because of your talent.

v. to be eminent or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual or creative powers in a specific field.

日本語:輝く※

“She really started to shine once she joined the school drama club.”

“While he struggled with written exams, he truly began to shine during the practical laboratory sessions where his technical skills were evident.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to aim a light, like a flashlight, in a certain direction.

v. to direct the light from a source, such as a torch or lamp, toward a specific object or area.

“The guard shined his flashlight into the dark corner of the warehouse.”

“The rescue team shined their powerful spotlights onto the cliff face to locate the stranded climbers before nightfall.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to rub something until it becomes smooth and bright.

v. to make an object smooth and bright by rubbing or polishing, often with a chemical agent.

“He shined his shoes until he could see his reflection in them.”

“The butler shined the silver cutlery daily to ensure it met the exacting standards of the household.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the bright light that comes from the sun or a smooth surface.

n. the quality of brightness from a source of light or the reflection from a polished surface.

“The wax gave the old wooden table a beautiful, healthy shine.”

“The morning sun had a particular shine that made the dew on the grass look like scattered diamonds.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. to suddenly start liking someone very much.

n. a sudden or spontaneous liking or fancy for a person.

“The boss really took a shine to the new intern and gave her more responsibility.”

“It was clear that the elderly cat had taken a shine to the visitor, as it rarely approached strangers so readily.”