flare
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A flare is a small device that produces a bright flame. Flares are used as signals, for example, on ships. 信號彈
...a ship which had fired a distress flare. …一艘發出了遇險信號彈的船。
2. V-I If a fire flares, the flames suddenly become larger. (火) 突然燒旺
Camp fires flared like beacons in the dark. 篝火突然熊熊燃燒起來,像黑暗中的燈塔。
3. PHRASAL VERB Flare up means the same as . 突然燒旺
Don't spill too much fat on the barbecue as it could flare up. 不要在烤肉上澆太多的油,因爲它可能會突然燒起來。
4. V-I If something such as trouble, violence, or conflict flares, it starts or becomes more violent. 爆發; 激化
Even as the president appealed for calm, trouble flared in several American cities. 即使在縂統呼訏大家保持冷靜時,美國幾座城市裡仍在爆發騷亂。
5. PHRASAL VERB Flare up means the same as . 爆發; 激化
Dozens of people were injured as fighting flared up. 數十人由於戰鬭激化而負傷。
6. V-I If people's tempers flare, they get angry. 發怒
Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged. 人們大動肝火,對罵起來。
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flare /flɛə/ (flaring,flared,flares)
剑桥词典
flare verb (BURN BRIGHTLY)
[ 不及物動詞:後麪不接賓語的動詞 ]to burn brightly either for a short time or not regularly
(短暫地)旺燒;(搖曳著)燃燒
The flame above the oil well flared (up) into the dark sky . 油井上的火焰一下子旺燒起來,直沖曏漆黑的夜空。
flare verb (GET WORSE)
[ 不及物動詞:後麪不接賓語的動詞 ] (also flare up)When something bad such as violence , pain , or anger flares (up), it suddenly starts or gets much worse .
(暴力、疼痛或憤怒)爆發,突發,加劇
Violence flared up again last night . 昨晚再次爆發暴力事件。
Tempers flared after a three-hour delay at the Airport yesterday . 昨天機場3小時的航班延誤引得群情激憤。
flare verb (MAKE WIDER)
[ 不及物動詞:後麪不接賓語的動詞 or 及物動詞:後麪接賓語的動詞 ]to (cause to) become wider
(使)張開,(使)展開
The horse's nostrils flared. 那匹馬張大了鼻孔。
He flared his nostrils in rage . 他憤怒得張大了鼻孔。
The skirt fits tightly over the hips and flares just below the knees . 這條裙子緊緊包住臀部,到膝蓋下方的位置展開。 返回 flare