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banjjakbanjjak[반짝빤짝]Intermediate · TOPIK IIBrightness

in a flash

Adverb

  1. 1

    in a flash

    A word describing a small light appearing shortly and soon disappearing continuously.

    Korean definition: 작은 빛이 잠깐 잇따라 나타났다가 사라지는 모양.

    • After I wiped the windows clean, they sparkled and shone.

    • Unlike in the city, the stars twinkled brightly in the night sky of the countryside.

  2. 2

    suddenly

    A word describing a thought suddenly and repeatedly striking one's mind.

    Korean definition: 마음이나 정신을 연이어 가다듬는 모양.

    • At the expert's sharp criticism, we suddenly snapped to our senses.

    • Whenever I think that I'll soon be the parent of a schoolchild, I suddenly get nervous without realizing it.

  3. 3

    soberly

    A word describing one pulling oneself together repeatedly.

    Korean definition: 어떤 생각이 갑자기 연이어 떠오르는 모양.

    • At every meeting, Assistant Manager Lee comes up with bright ideas.

    • Ways to unravel the problem flashed into his mind.

  4. 4

    like a flash

    A word describing an object, person, incident, etc., repeatedly disappearing..

    Korean definition: 물건, 사람, 일 등이 연이어 빨리 없어지거나 끝나는 모양.

    • Seunggyu studied only briefly at exam time and still got good grades.

    • These people work only briefly during the film festival, and once it ends they all scatter.