| 单词 | spark |
| 释义 | spark (once / 399 pages) nv A spark is a small, glowing particle that's either thrown off of a fire or that starts a fire. Your dad might tell everyone to stand back from the bonfire so they don't get burned by a spark. Sparks are burning fragments that pop up off a fire, but they're also bright flashes, like the sparks of light reflecting off your sunglasses or electrical sparks given off by an engine. Some small thing that promises to grow larger is yet another kind of spark — you might notice a spark of anger within yourself when you see someone being treated unfairly, for example. The word spark comes from the Old English root spearca, "glowing or fiery particle thrown off." WORD FAMILYspark: sparked, sparker, sparking, sparks+/sparker: sparkers USAGE EXAMPLESHe said he hoped the case would spark renewed efforts towards enacting anti-discrimination legislation to protect more people like him. The Guardian(Jan 03, 2017) The riot was sparked by a clash between two gangs in the prison and reflects shifting allegiances among Brazil’s powerful narco-trafficking groups, authorities said. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) The episode sparked anger in the Philippines and calls for the removal of all U.S. military personnel. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1n a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction Hyper fragment a piece broken off or cut off of something else 2n a momentary flash of light Syn|Hyper flicker, glint flash a sudden intense burst of radiant energy 3n a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger a spark of interest a spark of decency Hyper hint, suggestion, trace a just detectable amount 4n merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance Syn|Hyper light, sparkle, twinkle verve, vitality an energetic style aspect, expression, face, facial expression, lookthe feelings expressed on a person's face 5n electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field Syn|Hypo|Hyper arc, discharge, electric arc, electric discharge brush discharge discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particles Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire, corona, corona discharge, corposant, electric glowan electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere flashoveran unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator) electrical conduction the passage of electricity through a conductor 6v emit or produce sparks A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark Syn|Hyper sparkle emit, give off, give out give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. 7v put in motion or move to act Syn|Hyper activate, actuate, set off, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip initiate, pioneer take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of Spark (once / 5144 pages) n WORD FAMILY Spark: Sparks USAGE EXAMPLESSparks police say 43-year-old Tom Anderson complained of possible hypothermia due to exposure after he was transported to police headquarters following Monday’s arrest. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) The request to US district judge Sam Sparks was filed late on Friday in Austin and is part of an ongoing lawsuit filed last year. The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) He said police are still looking for his alleged accomplice, Sara Castro-Martin, in a Dec. 6 burglary and arson at a Sparks hotel-casino. Washington Times(Dec 29, 2016) n Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918) Syn|Exp Dame Muriel Spark, Muriel Sarah Spark, Muriel Spark author, writer writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) |
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