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( прям. и перен. ) flash; ( тв. ; тк. перен. ) make* a brilliant display (of)
блеснула молния — there was a flash of lightning
у меня блеснула мысль — a thought flashed across my mind
блеснуть красноречием — make* a brilliant display of eloquence
у меня блеснула надежда — I was inspired with hope, I saw a ray of hope
он любит блеснуть своим умом — he likes to make a show of his wit, he likes to show off his cleverness