fleeting

[US]/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈfliːtɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 飞逝的;转瞬间的
v. 迅速移动
Word Forms
现在分词fleeting

Phrases & Collocations

fleeting moment

瞬间

fleeting memory

流逝的记忆

Example Sentences

temporal matters of but fleeting moment

不过是转瞬即逝的一时性的事物。

for a fleeting moment I saw the face of a boy.

刹那间我看见一张男孩脸。

We only had a fleeting glimpse of the sun all day.

一整天我们只看到太阳露了一下脸。

a fleeting moment of happiness

一瞬间的快乐

enjoying the fleeting beauty of a sunset

享受夕阳的短暂美丽

a fleeting glance at the clock

瞥了一眼钟表

the fleeting nature of fame

名利的短暂性质

a fleeting thought crossed her mind

她脑海中闪过一个念头

capturing a fleeting memory in a photograph

用照片记录下短暂的记忆

a fleeting glimpse of the ocean

瞥见了一眼大海

the fleeting joy of childhood

童年的瞬间快乐

a fleeting encounter with a stranger

与陌生人的短暂相遇

the fleeting sensation of warmth

短暂的温暖感觉

Real-world Examples

Unfortunately, such emotions are either fleeting or hidden.

可是这些表情或一闪而过 或被隐藏的很好。

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

What he captured on canvas was simple, fleeting moments.

被他捕捉在画布上的是转瞬即逝的平凡画面。

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

I had a fleeting glimpse of a pursuit of the ineffable.

我瞥见的是对某种无法描述的事物的热烈追求。

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

They went " fleeting" all while " bleating" in a pretty " sheepish state" .

他们在一种非常“羞怯的状态”中,一边“转瞬即逝”,一边“呻吟”。

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

She gives me a fleeting quizzical look.

她向我做了一个鬼脸。

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

Crystal Kalaxian is a strong but fleeting high.

凯拉辛结晶效果强劲就是时效太短。

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Helps you realize how fleeting success can be.

它帮助你意识到,成功是多么转瞬即逝。

Source: 2019 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

Springtime doesn't last forever. Love is fleeting. Every minute counts.

春天不会永远存在的。爱情正在飞逝,每分钟都不该错过。

Source: The Trumpet Swan

That social anxiety is fleeting and harmless.

有人认为社交焦虑症转瞬即逝,而且不会造成伤害。

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Their time together will be fleeting.

它们在一起的时间很短。

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

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