streak
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A streak is a long stripe or mark on a surface which contrasts with the surface because it is a different colour. 条纹
There are these dark streaks on the surface of the moon. 月亮表面有这些黑色的条纹。
2. V-T If something streaks a surface, it makes long stripes or marks on the surface. 在…上留下条痕
Rain had begun to streak the windowpanes. 雨已开始在窗玻璃上留下条痕。
3. N-COUNT If someone has a streak of a particular type of behaviour, they sometimes behave in that way. 性格特征[usu sing, with supp]
We're both alike – there is a streak of madness in us both. 我们两个很像–我们两人都有一种疯狂的性格特征。
4. V-I If something or someone streaks somewhere, they move there very quickly. 疾驰
A meteorite streaked across the sky. 一颗流星划过天空。
5. V to run naked through a crowd of people in a public place in order to shock or amuse them 裸奔[非正式]
6. N-COUNT A winning streak or a lucky streak is a continuous series of successes, for example in gambling or sports. A losing streak or an unlucky streak is a series of failures or losses. (赌博或体育比赛中的) 运气
The casinos had better watch out since I'm obviously on a lucky streak!
我的手气显然很好,那些赌场最好当心!
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streak /striːk/ (streaking,streaked,streaks)
剑桥词典
streak noun [C] (MARK)
a long , thin mark that is easily noticed because it is very different from the area surrounding it
条纹;条痕
The window cleaner left dirty streaks on the windows . 擦窗工人在窗户上留下了条条污痕。
I dye my hair to hide my grey streaks. 我染发是为了遮住花白的头发。
Meteors produce streaks of light as they burn up in the earth's atmosphere . 流星在地球大气层中燃烧时会产生一道光痕。
streak noun [C] (CHARACTERISTIC)
an often unpleasant characteristic that is very different from other characteristics
(常指不好的)特点,个性特征
Her stubborn streak makes her very difficult to work with sometimes. 她固执的性格有时候使人很难和她共事。
You need to have a competitive streak when you're working in marketing . 你做营销工作时需要有竞争意识。
streak noun [C] (SHORT PERIOD)
a short period of good or bad luck
一阵好运;一阵霉运
I just hope my lucky streak continues until the world championships . 我只是希望我的好运能延续到世界锦标赛。
Their longest losing streak has been three games . 他们最低迷的时候连输过3场。
After winning a couple of bets , he thought he was on a winning streak. 下注赢了几回后,他以为自己红运正当头。