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。