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

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sparks /spɑːks/ n (functioning as singular) informal

an electrician
a radio officer, esp on a ship

spark¹ n. [countable]

a fiery particle thrown off by burning wood or that may be produced by one hard body striking against another:Sparks flew into the air while the firewood burned.
Electricity, Automotivethe light produced by a sudden discharge of electricity through air:His cigarette lighter produced sparks but no flame.
anything, esp. something small, that activates or stimulates;
an inspiration:His question produced the spark that started a lively debate.

to give out or produce sparks:[no object]The wires sparked briefly and the lights went out.
to stimulate;
bring to life:[~ + object]to spark some enthusiasm for the job.

Sparks n.

Jar•ed 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor.

Place Namesa city in W Nevada, E of Reno. 40,780.

spark¹ n.

an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another.
Electricity, AutomotiveAlso called sparkover.
- the light produced by a sudden discontinuous discharge of electricity through air or another dielectric.
- the discharge itself.
- any electric arc of relatively small energy content.
- the electric discharge produced by a spark plug in an internal-combustion engine.
anything that activates or stimulates;
inspiration or catalyst.
a small amount or trace of something.
a trace of life or vitality.
Slang Terms sparks, (used with a sing. v.)a radio operator on a ship or aircraft.
(usually cap.) a member of Camp Fire, Inc., who is five years of age.

v.i.

to emit or produce sparks.
to issue as or like sparks.
to send forth gleams or flashes.
Automotive(of the ignition of an internal-combustion engine) to function correctly in producing sparks.

v.t.

to kindle, animate, or stimulate (interest, activity, spirit, etc.):These bright students have sparked her enthusiasm for teaching. The arrival of the piano player really sparked the party.

bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English; Old English spearca; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sparke; (verb, verbal) Middle English sparken; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sparken

spark′less, adj.
spark′less•ly, adv.
spark′like′, adj.

4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged jot, bit, flicker.

spark² n.

a gay, elegant, or foppish young man.
a beau, lover, or suitor.
a woman of outstanding beauty, charm, or wit.

v.t.

Informal Terms(older use). to woo;
court.

v.i.

Informal Terms(older use). to engage in courtship;
woo.

Old Norse sparkr quick, lively
fig. use of spark¹, or 1565–75

spark′ish, adj.
spark′ish•ly, adv.
spark′ish•ness, n.
spark′like′, adj.

Spark n.

Biographical Muriel (Sarah) (Camberg), born 1918, British novelist and writer, born in Scotland.

spark /spɑːk/ n

a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces
a momentary flash of light accompanied by a sharp crackling noise, produced by a sudden electrical discharge through the air or some other insulating medium between two points
the electrical discharge itself
(as modifier): a spark gap
anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite
a trace or hint: she doesn't show a spark of interest
vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour
a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glass

(intransitive) to give off sparks
(intransitive) (of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine) to produce a spark
(transitive) often followed by off: to kindle, excite, or animate

See also sparksEtymology: Old English spearca; related to Middle Low German sparke, Middle Dutch spranke, Lettish spirgsti cinders, Latin spargere to strew

spark /spɑːk/ n rare

a fashionable or gallant young man
bright spark ⇒ Brit usually ironic a person who appears clever or witty

rare to woo (a person)

Etymology: 16th Century (in the sense: beautiful or witty woman): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse sparkr vivacious

ˈsparkish adj

单词	sparks
释义	Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: sparks /spɑːks/ n (functioning as singular) informal an electrician a radio officer, esp on a ship WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 spark¹ /spɑrk/USA pronunciation n. [countable] a fiery particle thrown off by burning wood or that may be produced by one hard body striking against another:Sparks flew into the air while the firewood burned. Electricity, Automotivethe light produced by a sudden discharge of electricity through air:His cigarette lighter produced sparks but no flame. anything, esp. something small, that activates or stimulates; an inspiration:His question produced the spark that started a lively debate. v. to give out or produce sparks:[no object]The wires sparked briefly and the lights went out. to stimulate; bring to life:[~ + object]to spark some enthusiasm for the job. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 Sparks (spärks),USA pronunciation n. Jar•ed (jâr′id),USA pronunciation 1789–1866, U.S. historian and editor. Place Namesa city in W Nevada, E of Reno. 40,780. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 spark¹ (spärk),USA pronunciation n. an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another. Electricity, AutomotiveAlso called sparkover. the light produced by a sudden discontinuous discharge of electricity through air or another dielectric. the discharge itself. any electric arc of relatively small energy content. the electric discharge produced by a spark plug in an internal-combustion engine. anything that activates or stimulates; inspiration or catalyst. a small amount or trace of something. a trace of life or vitality. Slang Terms sparks, (used with a sing. v.)a radio operator on a ship or aircraft. (usually cap.) a member of Camp Fire, Inc., who is five years of age. v.i. to emit or produce sparks. to issue as or like sparks. to send forth gleams or flashes. Automotive(of the ignition of an internal-combustion engine) to function correctly in producing sparks. v.t. to kindle, animate, or stimulate (interest, activity, spirit, etc.):These bright students have sparked her enthusiasm for teaching. The arrival of the piano player really sparked the party. bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English; Old English spearca; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sparke; (verb, verbal) Middle English sparken; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sparken spark′less, adj. spark′less•ly, adv. spark′like′, adj. 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged jot, bit, flicker. spark² (spärk),USA pronunciation n. a gay, elegant, or foppish young man. a beau, lover, or suitor. a woman of outstanding beauty, charm, or wit. v.t. Informal Terms(older use). to woo; court. v.i. Informal Terms(older use). to engage in courtship; woo. Old Norse sparkr quick, lively fig. use of spark¹, or 1565–75 spark′ish, adj. spark′ish•ly, adv. spark′ish•ness, n. spark′like′, adj. Spark (spärk),USA pronunciation n. Biographical Muriel (Sarah) (Camberg), born 1918, British novelist and writer, born in Scotland. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: spark /spɑːk/ n a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces a momentary flash of light accompanied by a sharp crackling noise, produced by a sudden electrical discharge through the air or some other insulating medium between two points the electrical discharge itself (as modifier): a spark gap anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite a trace or hint: she doesn't show a spark of interest vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glass vb (intransitive) to give off sparks (intransitive) (of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine) to produce a spark (transitive) often followed by off: to kindle, excite, or animate See also sparksEtymology: Old English spearca; related to Middle Low German sparke, Middle Dutch spranke, Lettish spirgsti cinders, Latin spargere to strew spark /spɑːk/ n rare a fashionable or gallant young man bright spark ⇒ Brit usually ironic a person who appears clever or witty vb rare to woo (a person) Etymology: 16th Century (in the sense: beautiful or witty woman): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse sparkr vivacious ˈsparkish adj
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