flare

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(fā)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(fā); 激化

Even as the president appealed for calm, trouble flared in several American cities. 即使在縂統(tǒng)呼訏大家保持冷靜時，美國幾座城市裡仍在爆發(fā)騷亂。

5. PHRASAL VERB Flare up means the same as . 爆發(fā); 激化

Dozens of people were injured as fighting flared up. 數(shù)十人由於戰(zhàn)鬭激化而負傷。

6. V-I If people's tempers flare, they get angry. 發(fā)怒

Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged. 人們大動肝火，對罵起來。