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

flowverb [ I ]

uk/fləʊ/us/floʊ/

flow verb [ I ] (MOVE)

B1 (especially of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, especially continuously and easily:

Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside.

Many short rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean.

The river flows through three counties before flowing into the sea just south of here.

With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual.

More examples

Every day, 30 million gallons of untreated human waste flow from Ciudad Juarez into the Rio Grande.
The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart.
There's a lovely stream that flows through their garden.
The road was blocked for two hours after the accident, but traffic is now flowing smoothly again.
The pipes creaked as water flowed through the system.

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flow verb [ I ] (CONTINUE)

to continue to arrive or be produced:

Please keep the money flowing in!

Offers of help are flowing into the disaster area from all over the country.

My thoughts flow more easily if I work on a computer.

By eleven o'clock, the wine was starting to flow.

After they'd all had a drink or two, the conversation began to flow.

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Continue & last

(it's) business as usual idiom
bash on
carry (sth) on
cease
cont
contd
drag
keep at sth
keep on doing sth
keep on trucking idiom
keep sb at it idiom
leg
nine
push
run on
run over (sth)
see sth out
segue
soldier on
string

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flow verb [ I ] (HANG DOWN)

to hang down loosely and often attractively:

Her long red hair flowed down over her shoulders.

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anti-static
chargeable
charger
conduction
destructive interference
electric
electric field
electrical
electromagnetic
electrostatic
generation
ground
homing
input
linesman
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resistor
solid-state
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Hanging and suspending

flownoun

uk/fləʊ/us/floʊ/

flow noun (MOVEMENT)

B2 [ C usually singular ] the movement of something in one direction:

the flow of a river

the flow of traffic

the flow of blood

More examples

Ligatures are used in surgery to stop the flow of a bleeding artery.
The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow of economic migrants.
They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic.
She tied a handkerchief around the wound to stem the flow of blood.
Diets that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol tend to clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the flow of blood.

flow noun (CONTINUOUS NUMBER)

[ C usually singular ] a regular and quite large number of something:

There's been a steady flow of visitors.

[ S ] a situation in which something is produced or moved continuously:

the flow of ideas/information

More examples

The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow of economic migrants.
The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.
They are worried that the flow of tourists could swell into an unmanageable torrent if there are no controls.
He's currently experiencing problems with his cash flow.
There is a stimulating flow of ideas between the departments.

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General words for size and amount

-sized
a whole lot idiom
amount
bulk
content
count
degree
element
load
measure
number
part
quantity
quota
ration
scale
size
small-scale
strength
take

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Idiom(s)

go against the flow

go with the flow

单词	flow
释义	Contents verb (3) flow (MOVE) flow (CONTINUE) flow (HANG DOWN) noun (2) flow (MOVEMENT) flow (CONTINUOUS NUMBER) Contents verb (1) flow (1) noun (1) flow (1) Contents verb (2) flow (1) flow (2) noun (2) flow (1) flow (2) English American Business flowverb [ I ] uk/fləʊ/us/floʊ/ flow verb [ I ] (MOVE) B1 (especially of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, especially continuously and easily: Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside. Many short rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean. The river flows through three counties before flowing into the sea just south of here. With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual. More examples Every day, 30 million gallons of untreated human waste flow from Ciudad Juarez into the Rio Grande. The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart. There's a lovely stream that flows through their garden. The road was blocked for two hours after the accident, but traffic is now flowing smoothly again. The pipes creaked as water flowed through the system. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Electricity & electronics anodize anti-static chargeable charger conduction destructive interference electric electric field electrical electromagnetic electrostatic generation ground homing input linesman rechargeable resistor solid-state transistorized See more results » flow verb [ I ] (CONTINUE) to continue to arrive or be produced: Please keep the money flowing in! Offers of help are flowing into the disaster area from all over the country. My thoughts flow more easily if I work on a computer. By eleven o'clock, the wine was starting to flow. After they'd all had a drink or two, the conversation began to flow. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Continue & last (it's) business as usual idiom bash on *carry (sth)* on cease cont contd drag** keep at sth keep on doing sth keep on trucking idiom keep sb at it idiom leg nine push run on run over (sth) *see sth* out segue soldier on string See more results » flow verb [ I ] (HANG DOWN) to hang down loosely and often attractively: Her long red hair flowed down over her shoulders. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Electricity & electronics anodize anti-static chargeable charger conduction destructive interference electric electric field electrical electromagnetic electrostatic generation ground homing input linesman rechargeable resistor solid-state transistorized See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Hanging and suspending flownoun uk/fləʊ/us/floʊ/ flow noun (MOVEMENT) B2 [ C usually singular ] the movement of something in one direction: the flow of a river the flow of traffic the flow of blood More examples Ligatures are used in surgery to stop the flow of a bleeding artery. The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow of economic migrants. They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic. She tied a handkerchief around the wound to stem the flow of blood. Diets that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol tend to clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the flow of blood. flow noun (CONTINUOUS NUMBER) [ C usually singular ] a regular and quite large number of something: There's been a steady flow of visitors. [ S ] a situation in which something is produced or moved continuously: the flow of ideas/information More examples The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow of economic migrants. The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow. They are worried that the flow of tourists could swell into an unmanageable torrent if there are no controls. He's currently experiencing problems with his cash flow. There is a stimulating flow of ideas between the departments. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words General words for size and amount -sized a whole lot idiom amount bulk content count degree element load measure number part quantity quota ration scale size small-scale strength take See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Continue & last Idiom(s) go against the flow go with the flow flowverb [ I ] us/floʊ/ (esp. of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, esp. continuously and easily: Air flows over an aircraft’s wing faster than it flows under it. Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside. An electrical current flows from positive to negative. Many rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean. With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual. fig. My thoughts flow more easily (= I can think more easily) if I work on a word processor. Something can be said to flow if it hangs down loosely and attractively: Her long, red hair flowed down over shoulders. flownoun [ C usually sing ] us/floʊ/ movement of a liquid: This drug increases the flow of blood to the heart. fig. Music interrupted the flow of the conversation (= the regular exchange between speakers). earth science A flow is also large mass of material, such as lava (= melted rock from a volcano), that is flowing or has flowed in the past. flowverb [ I ] uk/fləʊ/us if money, goods, etc. flow, they move from one company, organization, or place to another in large amounts: Capital must flow freely around the world in order to ensure international prosperity. flow in/out/back As revenue comes in it will flow back to investors. flow into/through/out of sth The money flowing into online advertising today is largely from direct marketing companies. if discussions or ideas flow, people talk and exchange information in a relaxed way: Ideas flow more easily in an atmosphere of trust. Phrasal verb(s) flow from sth flow through to sb/sth flownoun [ C or U ] uk/fləʊ/us a situation in which a large amount of money or goods moves from one company, organization, or place to another: Portfolio investment flows generally equate to high interest rates. a steady/constant flow of sth The company is in the enviable position of having no debt and a steady flow of revenue. the flow of money/goods/resources State authorities welcome the flow of money from those seeking city contracts. a situation in which information and ideas are exchanged between companies or organizations: Improving the flow of information between buyers and sellers makes markets more efficient. a flow of sth A shared sense of commitment to a project leads to a free flow of ideas and information. See also** audience flow capital flow cash flow investment flow
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flowverb [ I ]

flow verb [ I ] (MOVE)

flow verb [ I ] (CONTINUE)

flow verb [ I ] (HANG DOWN)

flownoun

flow noun (MOVEMENT)

flow noun (CONTINUOUS NUMBER)

Idiom(s)

flowverb [ I ]

flownoun [ C usually sing ]

flowverb [ I ]

Phrasal verb(s)

flownoun [ C or U ]