| 单词 | flurry | 
| 释义 | flurry  (flʌri  ,  US flɜːri  )       Word forms:  flurries   1. countable noun  A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it.   ...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war. [+ of]    2. countable noun  A flurry of something such as snow is a small amount of it that suddenly appears for a short time and moves in a quick, swirling way.  Collocations:  flurry of interest There has been a flurry of interest in challenger banks this year, with sales priced generously at between one and a half and two times book value.   Times, Sunday Times (2014) The 2001 general election unleashed a flurry of interest by politicians in the art of authenticity.   AUTHENTICITY: Brands, Fakes, Spin and the Lust for Real Life (2003) The initial flurry of interest from potential buyers appears to be ebbing away.   Times, Sunday Times (2006) It wouldn't be so bad if we had roads capable of coping with a flurry of snow.   The Sun (2010) But can a flurry of snow and a last-minute romantic gesture change that?   The Sun (2015)  Users can grow flowers with a touch of a fingertip or add a flurry of snow to a scene by shaking the device.   The Sun (2011) There was a time when a flurry of snow and plummeting temperatures were not enough to play havoc with the fixture list.   Times, Sunday Times (2012) A flurry of speculation on social media wrongly identifying a celebrity.  Times, Sunday Times  There's been a flurry of speculation over why the holes suddenly appeared.  Times, Sunday Times  By the way, last week's flurry of speculation about an early election was absurd.  Times, Sunday Times  Yesterday they closed up 7p, or 7.4 per cent, at 101¾p amid a flurry of speculation that a bid could be imminent.  Times, Sunday Times  The report was followed by a flurry of speculation.  Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0   He generated a flurry of new initiatives, new programs, new museums.  Smithsonian  Not just because her new book has generated a flurry of column inches but because, at last, the babycare expert has science on her side.  Times, Sunday Times  Equity strategists at the bank generated a flurry of excitement yesterday after they upgraded the sector from 'underweight' in their portfolio to 'overweight'.  Times, Sunday Times  The decision generated a flurry of publicity and a surge in the polls.  Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0   There's an initial flurry of activity then it dies down.  The Sun  He says the pro stopped replying after their initial flurry of messages.  The Sun  There's always the initial flurry of overstatement and over-concern.  Christianity Today  The initial flurry of interest from potential buyers appears to be ebbing away.  Times, Sunday Times  The initial flurry of online activity went on for a week but still happens.  The Sun  That prompted a flurry of internet commentary, with estimates of planned redundancies varying from 10 to 17 per cent of the company's 91,000 employees worldwide.  Times, Sunday Times  However, it still prompted a flurry of tributes from those who followed his 19-season career.  Times, Sunday Times  Last month's column on how an angler qualifies for the term 'great' prompted a flurry of correspondence.  Times, Sunday Times  It has prompted a flurry of proposals to build on the green belt.  Times, Sunday Times  Shoppers' refusal to spend until the last minute prompted a flurry of panicked promotions across the high street, hammering profit margins.  Times, Sunday Times  If she was ever perplexed about it, the recent flurry of publicity has cheered her up.  Times, Sunday Times  The recent flurry of activity has widened the net of borrowers who could benefit from offsetting.  Times, Sunday Times  However, a recent flurry of reports points to a change in outlook.  Times, Sunday Times  Our doctors see nothing in the recent flurry of initiatives to address this elementary failing.  Times, Sunday Times  The raids came after a recent flurry of activity from the regulator, which has faced persistent criticism for being too reluctant to use its powers to bring criminal prosecutions.  Times, Sunday Times  An emerging consensus that interest rate rises are imminent will spark a flurry of remortgage activity.  Times, Sunday Times  That news has sparked a flurry of activity online, with fans questioning the 20million deal for an injured player.  The Sun  The first football-free weekend of many sparked a flurry of posts from bored fans on social media.  The Sun  His appearance sparked a flurry of comments online.  The Sun  It sparked a flurry of tributes and speculation.  The Sun  Translations: Chinese: 一段短暂的紧张期 Japanese: 慌ただしさ  | 
	
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