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. 信号弹
...a ship which had fired a distress flare. …一艘发出了遇险信号弹的船。
2. V-I If a fire flares, the flames suddenly become larger. (火) 突然烧旺
Camp fires flared like beacons in the dark. 篝火突然熊熊燃烧起来，像黑暗中的灯塔。
3. PHRASAL VERB Flare up means the same as . 突然烧旺
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，因为它可能会突然烧起来。
4. V-I If something such as trouble, violence, or conflict flares, it starts or becomes more violent. 爆发; 激化
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。
5. PHRASAL VERB Flare up means the same as . 爆发; 激化
Dozens of people were injured as fighting flared up. 数十人由于战斗激化而负伤。
6. V-I If people's tempers flare, they get angry. 发怒
Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged. 人们大动肝火，对骂起来。