Word
scintilla
/sinˈtilə/
noun
微量；一点点
a very small amount; a trace
- 1.
A small spark or flash.
小火花或闪光
- 2.
A small or trace amount.
少量或微量
火花；闪烁；小火花或闪光；少量或微量；火花；闪烁
In use
There isn't a scintilla of evidence for that idea.
A scintilla of kindness can brighten a whole day.
She replied without a scintilla of hesitation.
a scintilla of + [uncountable noun]
常用于否定句，强调完全不存在。
There is not a scintilla of truth in his statement.
他的陈述中没有一丝真实性。
not a scintilla of + [uncountable noun]
固定搭配，用于强调绝对没有。
She showed not a scintilla of remorse.
她没有表现出丝毫的悔意。
Common mistakes
She scintilla with joy.She shows a scintilla of joy.
用错词性：'scintilla' 是名词，意为“微量”，不能用作动词。应使用 'show a scintilla of' 结构。
There is not scintilla of evidence.There is not a scintilla of evidence.
缺少冠词：'scintilla' 是可数名词，单数形式前需要加不定冠词 'a'。
Connections
Confusing words
- scintillation
- 闪烁；闪烁现象 · scintilla 指微量或火花本身，scintillation 指闪烁的动作或过程
Word family
- scintillae
- plural
- scintillas
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
often used in negative sentences
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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