| 单词 | flare |
| 释义 | flare v. & n. --v 1. intr. & tr. widen or cause to widen gradually towards the top or bottom (flared trousers). 2. intr. & tr. burn or cause to burn suddenly with a bright unsteady flame. 3. intr. burst into anger; burst forth. --n 1. a a dazzling irregular flame or light, esp. in the open air. b a sudden outburst of flame. 2. a a signal light used at sea. b a bright light used as a signal. c a flame dropped from an aircraft to illuminate a target etc. 3. Astron. a sudden burst of radiation from a star. 4. a a gradual widening, esp. of a skirt or trousers. b (in pl.) wide-bottomed trousers. 5. an outward bulge in a ship's sides. 6. Photog. unnecessary illumination on a lens caused by internal reflection etc. Phrases and idioms flare-path an area illuminated to enable an aircraft to land or take off. flare up 1. burst into a sudden blaze. 2. become suddenly angry or active. flare-up n. an outburst of flame, anger, activity, etc. Etymology: 16th c.: orig. unkn. |
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