fleeting

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

Translation

adj. 飛逝的;轉瞬間的
v. 迅速移動
Word Forms
現在分詞fleeting

Phrases & Collocations

fleeting moment

瞬間

fleeting memory

流逝的記憶

Example Sentences

temporal matters of but fleeting moment

不過是轉瞬即逝的一時性的事物。

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

剎那間我看見一張男孩臉。

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

一整天我們只看到太陽露了一下臉。

a fleeting moment of happiness

一瞬間的快樂

enjoying the fleeting beauty of a sunset

享受夕陽的短暫美麗

a fleeting glance at the clock

瞥了一眼鐘錶

the fleeting nature of fame

名利的短暫性質

a fleeting thought crossed her mind

她腦海中閃過一個念頭

capturing a fleeting memory in a photograph

用照片記錄下短暫的記憶

a fleeting glimpse of the ocean

瞥見了一眼大海

the fleeting joy of childhood

童年的瞬間快樂

a fleeting encounter with a stranger

與陌生人的短暫相遇

the fleeting sensation of warmth

短暫的溫暖感覺

Real-world Examples

Unfortunately, such emotions are either fleeting or hidden.

可是這些表情或一閃而過 或被隱藏的很好。

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

What he captured on canvas was simple, fleeting moments.

被他捕捉在畫布上的是轉瞬即逝的平凡畫面。

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

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

我瞥見的是對某種無法描述的事物的熱烈追求。

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

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

他們在一種非常“羞怯的狀態”中,一邊“轉瞬即逝”,一邊“呻吟”。

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

She gives me a fleeting quizzical look.

她向我做了一個鬼臉。

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

Crystal Kalaxian is a strong but fleeting high.

凱拉辛結晶效果強勁就是時效太短。

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

Helps you realize how fleeting success can be.

它幫助你意識到,成功是多麼轉瞬即逝。

Source: 2019 Celebrity High School Graduation Speech

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

春天不會永遠存在的。愛情正在飛逝,每分鐘都不該錯過。

Source: The Trumpet Swan

That social anxiety is fleeting and harmless.

有人認爲社交焦慮症轉瞬即逝,而且不會造成傷害。

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Their time together will be fleeting.

它們在一起的時間很短。

Source: BBC documentary "Our Planet"

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