
好词典

源自中古英语 'flaren',可能与古诺尔斯语 'flara'(闪耀)相关,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根,表示燃烧或发光。
❶ 指衣物或物体底部逐渐向外展开的形状,常见于喇叭裤或裙摆设计。
“She wore a pair of flared jeans that widened at the ankles.”
(她穿着一条裤脚逐渐变宽的喇叭牛仔裤。)
“The flared design of the skirt made it flow beautifully when she walked.”
(裙子的喇叭形设计让她走路时裙摆优雅飘动。)
❶ 指突然燃烧或发光,也可形容情绪或冲突突然加剧。
“The match flared briefly in the darkness before going out.”
(火柴在黑暗中短暂燃烧后熄灭了。)
“Tensions flared between the two teams after the controversial call.”
(在有争议的判罚后,两队之间的紧张局势突然升级。)
flared up — 形容火势、冲突或疾病突然加剧或复发。
“Her arthritis flared up after the cold weather set in.”
(天气转冷后,她的关节炎突然复发了。)