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flare n.闪光,闪耀 vi.闪光,突然烧起来,闪耀 vt.使闪耀,使张开 The flare of a flame in the dark is sudden and bright, and the flare of an idea or emotion is similarly intense. A part of clothing that grows wider, like the hem of jeans that flare — and are also called flares. The verb flare also means to burn brightly or suddenly erupt, like a skin rash that flares up in hot weather or your friend's temper that flares when people tease her about her favorite team losing the big game. 1[N-COUNT 可数名词]闪光信号灯；照明弹 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.发出遇险信号弹的一艘船2[VERB 动词](火)突然烧旺，突然熊熊燃烧 If a fire flares, the flames suddenly become larger.   [V]  [V P]Camp fires flared like beacons in the dark.营火突然熊熊燃烧起来，看上去就像黑暗中的航标灯。Flare up means the same as flare .flare up 同 flareDon't spill too much fat on the barbecue as it could flare up.不要在烤肉上浇太多的油，会烧起来的。3[VERB 动词](麻烦、暴乱、冲突等)加剧，升级，愈演愈烈 If something such as trouble, violence, or conflict flares, it starts or becomes more violent.   [V]  [V P]Even as the President appealed for calm, trouble flared in several American cities.尽管总统呼吁保持冷静，美国一些城市的骚乱仍有所升级。Flare up means the same as flare .flare up 同 flareDozens of people were injured as fighting flared up.争斗愈演愈烈，数十人受伤。4[VERB 动词]发怒；发火 If people's tempers flare, they get angry.   [V]Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged.怒气突然爆发，人们开始恶言相向。5[V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](常因气愤或难过而)张大(鼻孔),(鼻孔)张开 If someone's nostrils flare or if they flare them, their nostrils become wider, often because the person is angry or upset.   [V]  [V n]I turned to Jacky, my nostrils flaring in disgust...我转过身厌恶地看着杰基，鼻翼呼呼地翕动着。He stuck out his tongue and flared his nostrils.他伸出舌头，鼻翼扇动着。6[VERB 动词](连衣裙等)底部展开，呈喇叭形展开 If something such as a dress flares, it spreads outwards at one end to form a wide shape.   [V]...a simple black dress, cut to flare from the hips.一条简洁的黑裙，剪裁成从胯部向外展开的式样7[N-PLURAL 复数名词]See also:flared；喇叭裤 Flares are trousers that are very wide at the bottom.   [also a pair of N]8[PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]See also:flare 2；3；flare-up；(疾病、伤势)突然复发，突然恶化 If a disease or injury flares up, it suddenly returns or becomes painful again.   [V P]Students often find that their acne flares up before and during exams.学生们经常发现在考前和考试期间他们的粉刺会严重起来。相关词组：flare up

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[fleə(r)] A flare is a sudden burst of light. The flare of a lit match in the dark night is strangely beautiful. ★★☆☆☆ 2001.0

英语单词	flare
英美音标	[fleə(r)]
中文释义	n.闪光,闪耀 vi.闪光,突然烧起来,闪耀 vt.使闪耀,使张开
vocab简明	A flare is a sudden burst of light. The flare of a lit match in the dark night is strangely beautiful.
vocab扩展	The flare of a flame in the dark is sudden and bright, and the flare of an idea or emotion is similarly intense. A part of clothing that grows wider, like the hem of jeans that flare — and are also called flares. The verb flare also means to burn brightly or suddenly erupt, like a skin rash that flares up in hot weather or your friend's temper that flares when people tease her about her favorite team losing the big game.
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]闪光信号灯；照明弹 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. 发出遇险信号弹的一艘船 2 [VERB 动词](火)突然烧旺，突然熊熊燃烧 If a fire flares, the flames suddenly become larger. [V] [V P] Camp fires flared like beacons in the dark. 营火突然熊熊燃烧起来，看上去就像黑暗中的航标灯。 Flare up means the same as flare .flare up 同 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，会烧起来的。 3 [VERB 动词](麻烦、暴乱、冲突等)加剧，升级，愈演愈烈 If something such as trouble, violence, or conflict flares, it starts or becomes more violent. [V] [V P] Even as the President appealed for calm, trouble flared in several American cities. 尽管总统呼吁保持冷静，美国一些城市的骚乱仍有所升级。 Flare up means the same as flare .flare up 同 flare Dozens of people were injured as fighting flared up. 争斗愈演愈烈，数十人受伤。 4 [VERB 动词]发怒；发火 If people's tempers flare, they get angry. [V] Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged. 怒气突然爆发，人们开始恶言相向。 5 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](常因气愤或难过而)张大(鼻孔),(鼻孔)张开 If someone's nostrils flare or if they flare them, their nostrils become wider, often because the person is angry or upset. [V] [V n] I turned to Jacky, my nostrils flaring in disgust... 我转过身厌恶地看着杰基，鼻翼呼呼地翕动着。 He stuck out his tongue and flared his nostrils. 他伸出舌头，鼻翼扇动着。 6 [VERB 动词](连衣裙等)底部展开，呈喇叭形展开 If something such as a dress flares, it spreads outwards at one end to form a wide shape. [V] ...a simple black dress, cut to flare from the hips. 一条简洁的黑裙，剪裁成从胯部向外展开的式样 7 [N-PLURAL 复数名词]See also:flared ；喇叭裤 Flares are trousers that are very wide at the bottom. [also a pair of N] 8 [PHRASAL VERB 短语动词]See also:flare 2 ；3 ；flare-up ；(疾病、伤势)突然复发，突然恶化 If a disease or injury flares up, it suddenly returns or becomes painful again. [V P] Students often find that their acne flares up before and during exams. 学生们经常发现在考前和考试期间他们的粉刺会严重起来。相关词组： flare up
来源	2001.0

Flare [V D Verb 动词 Means Suddenly P