streaks
A streak is a long stripe or mark on a surface which contrasts with the surface because it is a different colour.
There are these dark streaks on the surface of the moon.
月亮表面有这样一些黑色的条纹。
If someone has a streak of a particular type of behaviour, they sometimes behave in that way.
We're both alike – there is a streak of madness in us both.
我们两个很像–彼此性格里都有一股疯劲儿。
A winning streak or a lucky streak is a continuous series of successes, for example in gambling or sport. A losing streak or an unlucky streak is a series of failures or losses.
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!
streaks , streaking , streaked
If something streaks a surface, it makes long stripes or marks on the surface.
Rain had begun to streak the windowpanes.
窗玻璃上已经开始出现道道雨痕。
If something or someone streaks somewhere, they move there very quickly.
A meteorite streaked across the sky.
一颗流星划过天空。