新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

flare

英  [fleə]
    

[NOUN, VERB]

    NOUN. 名词
  • flares

    1[C 可数名词] 信号弹

    A flare is a small device that produces a bright flame. Flares are used as signals, for example, on ships.

    双语例句

    例:

    a ship which had fired a distress flare.

    一艘发出了遇险信号弹的船。

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词
  • flare up

    1[PHRASAL 短语] 突然烧旺(同)flare)

    Flare up means the same as flare.

    双语例句

    例:

    Don't spill too much fat on the barbecue as it could flare up.

    不要在烤肉上浇太多的油,因为会突然烧起来。

    2[PHRASAL 短语] 爆发 , 激化

    Flare up means the same as flare.

    双语例句

    例:

    Dozens of people were injured as fighting flared up.

    随着战斗不断激化,有数十人负伤。

    VERB. 动词
  • flares , flaring , flared

    1[I 不及物动词] (火)突然烧旺

    If a fire flares, the flames suddenly become larger.

    双语例句

    例:

    Camp fires flared like beacons in the dark.

    篝火熊熊燃烧起来,像黑暗中的灯塔一样。

    2[I 不及物动词] 爆发 , 激化

    If something such as trouble, violence, or conflict flares, it starts or becomes more violent.

    双语例句

    例:

    Even as the president appealed for calm, trouble flared in several American cities.

    即使在总统呼吁大家保持冷静时,美国几座城市里仍在爆发骚乱。

    3[I 不及物动词] 发怒

    If people's tempers flare, they get angry.

    双语例句

    例:

    Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged.

    人们大动肝火,对骂起来。

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