| 释义 |
flare out
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | flare out - become flared and widen, usually at one end; "The bellbottom pants flare out"flarewiden - become broader or wider or more extensive; "The road widened" |
flare out
flare out1. To spread or fan something out. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "flare" and "out." Flare out the pages so that I can see them all at once.2. To widen or expand something. Now you need to flare out the sides to create the opening of the bowl.3. To widen away from something. I don't like the way the hemline flares out—do you?4. To react with sudden, intense anger. Hey, don't flare out at me, I'm just the messenger! I couldn't help but flare out when I heard about the latest printing mishap.5. To emit or release a flame or light. Look, there's a light flaring out up ahead! Help is on the way!See also: flare, outflare something outto spread something out; to make something wider. (Said especially of one end of a tube or round-topped vessel.) Can you flare the end of this pipe out a little? Flare out the end of this pipe.See also: flare, outflare outto spread out; to widen. (Said especially of one opening of a tube or round-topped vessel.) The end of the pipe flared out to a larger diameter. The top of the vase flared out, and was decorated with little blobs of colored glass.See also: flare, outflare outv.1. To curve away distinctly: This skirt flares out below the knee.2. To emit a flame or something shaped like a flame: The candles we were carrying flared out in the night. A beacon flared out from the lighthouse.3. To make a sudden, angry verbal attack: The sergeant flared out at the troops.See also: flare, outflare out
Synonyms for flare outverb become flared and widen, usually at one endSynonymsRelated Words |