streak

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. 條紋

There are these dark streaks on the surface of the moon. 月亮表面有這些黑色的條紋。

2. V-T If something streaks a surface, it makes long stripes or marks on the surface. 在…上留下條痕

Rain had begun to streak the windowpanes. 雨已開始在窗玻璃上留下條痕。

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. 我們兩個很像–我們兩人都有一種瘋狂的性格特征。

4. V-I If something or someone streaks somewhere, they move there very quickly. 疾馳

A meteorite streaked across the sky. 一顆流星劃過天空。

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. (賭博或體育比賽中的) 運氣

The casinos had better watch out since I'm obviously on a lucky streak!

我的手氣顯然很好，那些賭場最好當心！