英语词汇“stream”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	stream
释义	Trends of stream View usage for: stream (striːm) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense streams, present participle streaming, past tense, past participle streamed 1. countable noun A stream is a small narrow river. There was a small stream at the end of the garden. ...a mountain stream. Synonyms: river, brook, creek [US], burn [Scottish] More Synonyms of stream 2. countable noun A stream of smoke, air, or liquid is a narrow moving mass of it. The window was open, letting in streams of cold sea air. [+ of] Add the oil in a slow, steady stream. 3. countable noun A stream of vehicles or people is a long moving line of them. There was a stream of traffic behind him. [+ of] 4. countable noun A stream of things is a large number of them occurring one after another. The discovery triggered a stream of readers' letters. ...a never-ending stream of jokes. We had a constant stream of visitors. [+ of] Synonyms: succession, series, flood, chain More Synonyms of stream 5. verb If a liquid streams somewhere, it flows or comes out in large amounts. Tears streamed down their faces. [VERB preposition/adverb] She came in, rain streaming from her clothes and hair. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: flow, run, pour, course More Synonyms of stream 6. verb [usually cont] If your eyes are streaming, liquid is coming from them, for example because you have a cold. You can also say that your nose is streaming. Her eyes were streaming now from the wind. [VERB] A cold usually starts with a streaming nose and dry throat. [VERB-ing] 7. verb If people or vehicles stream somewhere, they move there quickly and in large numbers. Hundreds of people were streaming into the banquet room. [VERB preposition/adverb] The traffic streamed past him. [VERB preposition/adverb] The clock in the church struck twelve, and soon after people began to stream out. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: rush, fly, speed, tear More Synonyms of stream 8. verb When light streams into or out of a place, it shines strongly into or out of it. Sunlight was streaming into the courtyard. [VERB preposition/adverb] 9. verb If something such as a flag or someone's hair streams in the wind, it is blown so that it is almost horizontal. She was wearing a flimsy pink dress that streamed out behind her. [VERB preposition/adverb] He had been greeted by the sight of his mother, her red hair wildly streaming. [VERB] Synonyms: float, fly, flap, flutter More Synonyms of stream 10. verb If you stream music, films, or television programmes, you play them directly from the internet. A smart TV gives you the ability to stream TV shows and movies on demand. [VERB noun] You can stream music to your stereo system from your mobile phone. [VERB noun to noun] 11. countable noun [with supplement] In a school, a stream is a group of children of the same age and ability who are taught together. [British] Examinations may be used to choose which pupils are to move into the top streams. regional note: in AM, use track Synonyms: group, grouping, set, class More Synonyms of stream 12. verb To stream pupils means to divide them into groups according to their ability. [British] He advocates streaming children, and educating them according to their needs. [VERB noun] [Also VERB]regional note: in AM, use track streaming uncountable noun There's no streaming at our school. 13. See on stream 14. See also jet stream More Synonyms of stream stream in British English (striːm) noun 1. a small river; brook 2. any steady flow of water or other fluid 3. something that resembles a stream in moving continuously in a line or particular direction 4. a rapid or unbroken flow of speech, etc a stream of abuse 5. a flow of money into a business a revenue stream 6. British any of several parallel classes of schoolchildren, or divisions of children within a class, grouped together because of similar ability 7. go with the stream 8. off stream 9. on stream verb 10. to emit or be emitted in a continuous flow his nose streamed blood 11. (intransitive) to move in unbroken succession, as a crowd of people, vehicles, etc 12. (intransitive) to float freely or with a waving motion bunting streamed in the wind 13. (transitive) to unfurl (a flag, etc) 14. (intransitive) to move causing a trail of light, condensed gas, etc, as a jet aircraft 15. (when intr, often foll by for) mining to wash (earth, gravel, etc) in running water in prospecting (for gold, etc), to expose the particles of ore or metal 16. British education to group or divide (children) in streams 17. to transfer (esp audio or video data) in a continuous flow Derived forms streamlet (ˈstreamlet) noun streamlike (ˈstreamˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English; related to Old Frisian strām, Old Norse straumr, Old High German stroum, Greek rheuma stream in American English (strim) noun 1. a current or flow of water or other liquid, esp. one running along the surface of the earth;specif., a small river 2. a steady movement or flow a. of any fluid a stream of cold air b. of rays of energy a stream of light 3. a continuous series or succession a stream of cars 4. a trend or course the stream of events 5. Education; British any of the sections formed when students within a grade level are grouped, as according to their abilities verb intransitive 6. to flow in or as in a stream 7. to give off a stream; flow (with) eyes streaming with tears 8. to move steadily or continuously 9. to move swiftly; rush fire streamed up the wall 10. to extend or stretch out; float; fly, as a flag in the breeze 11. to transmit data by streaming (sense 1) verb transitive 12. to cause to stream 13. to transmit by streaming (sense 1) Word origin ME strem < OE stream, akin to Ger strom < IE base sreu-, to flow > Gr rheein, to flow More idioms containing stream come on stream COBUILD Collocations stream reliable stream Image of stream © kukuruxa, Shutterstock Examples of 'stream' in a sentence stream Is streaming films the end of going to cinema? The Sun (2011) The security of the rental income stream may not be as high as a commercial property fund. Times, Sunday Times (2014) What little light there was streamed in through thin cracks in the boards. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Look at her tearing through the orchard with her hair streaming. LM Montgomery Anne of Green Gables (1872) It is being widely seen as the moment that music streaming goes mainstream. Times, Sunday Times (2015) We were also subjected to a constant stream of what would today be called physical abuse. Times, Sunday Times (2008) One picture taken by a local agency showed a man with blood streaming from his nose. The Sun (2012) Does it bother him that all his hard work ends up being streamed on a phone? Times, Sunday Times (2013) He suggested that he may return to streaming services in future. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Light streams through the enormous glass arched roof. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It is thus necessary to train a continuous stream of new men. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The faster download speeds allow the antenna to deliver a stable data stream to anyone in the vehicle. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The blame for the storms lay with a large loop in the jet stream river of wind a few miles high. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Outside are ten acres of gardens, a stream and pond. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Tudor Farmhouse has a pretty garden with a stream flowing over large pebbles. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Click on a track and it plays in seconds, streamed to your computer in good quality. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The second half should see 6 per cent more outlets open as planning approvals come on stream. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In fine weather, spill out on to the large garden with a stream at the bottom. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This disrupted the jet stream which flows over the Pacific. Times, Sunday Times (2014) On one doorstep, they met a man who unleashed a stream of abuse about their dad. Times, Sunday Times (2006) A narrow stream of blood ran down his cheek when he stumbled back out. Marsden, Philip The Crossing-Place (1993) Word lists with stream America In other languages stream British English: stream /striːm/ NOUN A stream* is a small narrow river. There was a small stream at the end of the garden. American English: stream Arabic: مَجْرىً Brazilian Portuguese: riacho Chinese: 水流 Croatian: rječica Czech: říčka Danish: vandløb Dutch: stroom European Spanish: corriente agua Finnish: virta French: rivière German: Bach Greek: ρεύμα νερό Italian: ruscello Japanese: 小川 Korean: 개울 Norwegian: bekk Polish: strumień European Portuguese: riacho Romanian: râu Russian: ручей Latin American Spanish: corriente arroyo Swedish: bäck Thai: ลำธาร Turkish: dere Ukrainian: струмок Vietnamese: dòng suối British English: stream VERB If a liquid streams somewhere, it flows or comes out in large amounts. Tears streamed down their faces. American English: stream Brazilian Portuguese: fluir Chinese: 流 European Spanish: correr French: ruisseler German: strömen Italian: scorrere Japanese: 流れ出る Korean: 줄줄 흐르다 European Portuguese: fluir Latin American Spanish: correr All related terms of 'stream' on stream If something such as a new factory or a new system comes on stream or is brought on stream , it begins to operate or becomes available. Gulf Stream a relatively warm ocean current flowing northeastwards off the Atlantic coast of the US from the Gulf of Mexico jet stream A jet stream is a very strong wind that blows high in the earth's atmosphere and has an important influence on the weather . off stream (of an industrial plant, manufacturing process, etc) shut down or not in production star stream one of two main streams of stars that, because of the rotation of the Milky Way, appear to move in opposite directions, one towards Orion , the other towards Ara stream feed (on a photocopier , printer ) a continuous supply of paper feeder stream a tributary that feeds into a larger river, canal , etc income stream a flow of money into a business stream music Music is the pattern of sounds produced by people singing or playing instruments. third stream a kind of music that combines techniques of jazz improvisation with the forms and instrumentation of classical music trout stream a stream in which trout live and which is a good source for catching trout reliable stream A stream of things is a large number of them occurring one after another. revenue stream A company's revenue stream is the amount of money that it receives from selling a particular product or service . come on stream to begin to operate fully . The usual American expression is come on line . midstream Someone or something that is in midstream is in the middle of a river, where the current is strongest . onstream in production or operation go with the stream to conform to the accepted standards stream of consciousness If you describe what someone writes or says as a stream of consciousness , you mean that it expresses their thoughts as they occur, rather than in a structured way. Chinese translation of 'stream' stream (striːm) n (c) (= small river) 溪流 (xīliú) (条(條), tiáo) (= current) 水流 (shuǐliú) (= series) [of people, vehicles] 川流不息 (chuān liú bù xī) [of questions, insults etc] 一连(連)串 (yīliánchuàn) (Brit, Scol) 能力小组(組) (nénglì xiǎozǔ) vt (Brit, Scol) 把学(學)生分成能力小组(組) (bǎ xuésheng fēnchéng nénglì xiǎozǔ) vi [water, oil, blood] 涌(湧)流 (yǒngliú) to come on stream [factory etc] 投入生产(產) (tóurù shēngchǎn) to stream in/out [people] 涌(湧)入/出 (yǒngrù/chū) 1 (noun) in the sense of river Definition a small river a mountain stream Synonyms river boating on the river brook He threw the hatchet in the brook. creek (US) Follow Austin Creek for a few miles. burn (Scottish) beck tributary bayou rivulet rill freshet 2 (noun) in the sense of flow Definition any steady flow of water or other liquid a continuous stream of lava Synonyms flow watching the quiet flow of the olive-green water current The swimmers were swept away by the strong current. rush A rush of affection swept over him. run The only try came against the run of play. course a series of naval battles which altered the course of history drift their fears at what they see as a drift towards economic chaos surge The bridge was destroyed in a tidal surge during a storm. tide They used to sail with the tide. torrent A torrent of water rushed into the reservoir. outpouring The news of his death produced an instant outpouring of grief. tideway 3 (noun) in the sense of succession Definition something that resembles a stream in moving continuously in a line or particular direction a never-ending stream of jokes Synonyms succession He took a succession of jobs which have stood him in good stead. series a series of explosions flood He received a flood of complaints. chain a horrific chain of events battery We give a battery of tests to each patient. volley It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire. avalanche He was greeted with an avalanche of publicity. barrage a barrage of angry questions from the floor torrent He directed a torrent of abuse at me. 4 (noun) in the sense of group Definition a class of school children grouped together because of similar ability Examinations are used to choose which pupils will move into the top streams. Synonyms group The recipes are divided into groups according to their main ingredients. grouping There were two main political groupings pressing for independence. set the popular watering hole for the literary set class the relationship between different social classes division Each was divided into several divisions. grade Staff turnover is high among junior grades. category The entries were organised into six different categories. 1 (verb) in the sense of flow Definition to pour in a continuous flow Tears streamed down their faces. Synonyms flow A stream flowed down into the valley. run cisterns to catch rainwater as it ran off the walls pour Blood was pouring from his broken nose. course The tears coursed down his cheeks. issue A tinny voice issued from a speaker. flood shed spill When the bell rings, more than 1,000 children spill from the classrooms. emit The stove emitted a cloud of evil-smelling smoke. glide cascade A waterfall cascades down the cliff from the hills. gush Piping hot water gushed out of the tap. spout In a storm, water spouts out of the blowhole just like a whale. 2 (verb) in the sense of rush Definition (of a crowd of people or traffic or a herd of animals) to move in unbroken succession The traffic streamed past him. Synonyms rush Water rushes out of huge tunnels. fly I flew downstairs. speed The engine noise rises only slightly as I speed along. tear The door flew open and she tore into the room. flood Enquiries flooded in from all over the world. pour The northern forces poured across the border. 3 (verb) in the sense of float Definition to float freely or with a waving motion She was wearing a floaty pink dress that streamed out behind her. Synonyms float Sublime music floats on a scented summer breeze. fly A flag was flying on the new HQ. flap Sheets flapped on the clothes line. flutter It was silent except for the flags fluttering in the background. waft The scent of roses wafted through the open window. swing Additional synonyms in the sense of avalanche Definition a sudden or overwhelming quantity of anything He was greeted with an avalanche of publicity. Synonyms large amount, barrage, torrent, deluge, inundation in the sense of barrage Definition a continuous delivery of questions, complaints, etc. a barrage of angry questions from the floor Synonyms torrent, attack, mass, storm, assault, burst, stream, hail, outburst, rain, spate, onslaught, deluge, plethora, profusion in the sense of battery Definition a number of similar things occurring together We give a battery of tests to each patient. Synonyms series, set, course, chain, string, sequence, suite, succession Synonyms of 'stream' stream Explore 'stream' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of brook Definition a natural freshwater stream He threw the hatchet in the brook. Synonyms stream, burn (Scottish, NorthernEngland), rivulet, gill (dialect), beck, watercourse, rill, streamlet, runnel (literary) in the sense of cascade Definition to flow or fall in a cascade A waterfall cascades down the cliff from the hills. Synonyms flow, fall, flood, pour, plunge, surge, spill, tumble, descend, overflow, gush, teem, pitch in the sense of category Definition a class or group of things or people with some quality or qualities in common The entries were organised into six different categories. Synonyms class, grouping, heading, head, order, sort, list, department, type, division, section, rank, grade, classification, genre in the sense of chain Definition a series of connected facts or events a horrific chain of events Synonyms series, set, train, string, sequence, succession, progression, concatenation in the sense of class Definition one of the groups into which a phylum is divided, containing one or more orders the relationship between different social classes Synonyms group, grouping, set, order, league, division, rank, caste, status, sphere in the sense of course Definition an onward movement in time or space a series of naval battles which altered the course of history Synonyms progression, order, unfolding, development, movement, advance, progress, flow, sequence, succession, continuity, advancement, furtherance, march in the sense of course Definition (of a liquid) to run swiftly The tears coursed down his cheeks. Synonyms run, flow, stream, gush, race, speed, surge, dash, tumble, scud, move apace in the sense of creek Definition a small stream or tributary Follow Austin Creek for a few miles. Synonyms stream, brook, tributary, bayou, rivulet, watercourse, streamlet, runnel in the sense of current Definition a flow of water or air in a particular direction The swimmers were swept away by the strong current. Synonyms flow, course, undertow, jet, stream, tide, progression, river, tideway in the sense of division Definition one of the parts into which something is divided Each was divided into several divisions. Synonyms part, bit, piece, section, sector, class, category, segment, portion, fraction, compartment Additional synonyms in the sense of drift their fears at what they see as a drift towards economic chaos Synonyms trend, course, current, flow, rush, sweep in the sense of emit Definition to give or send forth (heat, light, a smell, etc.) The stove emitted a cloud of evil-smelling smoke. Synonyms give off, release, shed, leak, transmit, discharge, send out, throw out, vent, issue, give out, radiate, eject, pour out, diffuse, emanate, exude, exhale, breathe out, cast out, give vent to, send forth in the sense of flap Definition to move backwards and forwards or up and down, like a bird's wings in flight Sheets flapped on the clothes line. Synonyms flutter, wave, swing, swish, flail in the sense of flood Definition a large amount He received a flood of complaints. Synonyms series, stream, avalanche, barrage, spate, torrent in the sense of flood Definition to flow or surge Enquiries flooded in from all over the world. Synonyms stream, flow, rush, pour, surge in the sense of flutter Definition (of birds or butterflies) to flap the wings It was silent except for the flags fluttering in the background. Synonyms flap, fly, wave, shake, swish in the sense of fly Definition to move very quickly or suddenly I flew downstairs. Synonyms rush, race, shoot, career, speed, tear, dash, hurry, barrel (along) (informal), sprint, bolt, dart, zoom, hare (British, informal), hasten, whizz (informal), scoot, scamper, burn rubber (informal), be off like a shot (informal) in the sense of fly Definition to float, flutter, display, or be displayed in the air A flag was flying on the new HQ. Synonyms flutter, wave, float, flap in the sense of grade Definition a rank or level of importance in a company or organization Staff turnover is high among junior grades. Synonyms level, position, rank, group, order, class, stage, step, station, category, rung, echelon in the sense of grouping Definition a set of people or organizations who act or work together to achieve a shared aim There were two main political groupings pressing for independence. Synonyms organization, group, body, association, league, circle Additional synonyms in the sense of spill Definition (of large numbers of people) to come out of a place When the bell rings, more than 1,000 children spill from the classrooms. Synonyms emerge, flood, pour, mill, stream, surge, swarm, crowd, teem in the sense of spout Definition (of a liquid or flames) to pour out in a stream or jet In a storm, water spouts out of the blowhole just like a whale. Synonyms stream, shoot, gush, spurt, jet, spray, surge, discharge, erupt, emit, squirt in the sense of surge Definition a strong rolling movement of the sea The bridge was destroyed in a tidal surge during a storm. Synonyms flow, wave, rush, stream, roller, breaker, gush, upsurge, outpouring, efflux, uprush in the sense of tear Definition to hurry or rush The door flew open and she tore into the room. Synonyms rush, run, charge, race, shoot, fly, career, speed, belt (slang), dash, hurry, barrel (along) (informal, US, Canadian), sprint, bolt, dart, gallop, zoom, burn rubber (informal) in the sense of tide Definition the current caused by these changes in level They used to sail with the tide. Synonyms current, flow, stream, course, ebb, undertow, tideway in the sense of torrent Definition a fast or violent stream, esp. of water A torrent of water rushed into the reservoir. Synonyms stream, flow, rush, flood, tide, spate, cascade, gush, effusion, inundation in the sense of torrent Definition a rapid flow of questions, abuse, etc. He directed a torrent of abuse at me. Synonyms outburst, stream, barrage, hail, spate, outpouring, effusion in the sense of volley Definition the simultaneous firing of several weapons It's still not known how many died in the volleys of gunfire. Synonyms barrage, blast, burst, explosion, shower, hail, discharge, bombardment, salvo, fusillade, cannonade in the sense of waft Definition to move gently through the air as if being carried by the wind The scent of roses wafted through the open window. Synonyms drift, float, be carried, be transported, coast, flow, stray, glide, be borne, be conveyed
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