streak /striːk/ CET4 TEM4 ( streaking, streaked, streaks )

• 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

  例：

  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

  例：

  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]

  例：

  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

  例：

  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

  例：

  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！