flares
A flare is a small device that produces a bright flame. Flares are used as signals, for example, on ships.
a ship which had fired a distress flare.
一艘发出了遇险信号弹的船。
flare up
Flare up means the same as flare.
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。
Flare up means the same as flare.
Dozens of people were injured as fighting flared up.
随着战斗不断激化,有数十人负伤。
flares , flaring , flared
If a fire flares, the flames suddenly become larger.
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。
If something such as trouble, violence, or conflict flares, it starts or becomes more violent.
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。
If people's tempers flare, they get angry.
Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged.
人们大动肝火,对骂起来。