
flashing
词源
源自中古英语 'flaschen',可能与古英语 'flæsc'(肉,引申为薄片)有关,后演变为描述快速的光或金属薄片。
noun
❶ 建筑中用于防水的一种金属或塑料薄片,通常安装在屋顶或墙壁接缝处,防止雨水渗入。
“The roofer installed new flashing around the chimney.”
(屋顶工人在烟囱周围安装了新的防水金属片。)
“Leaks often occur when the flashing becomes damaged.”
(当防水金属片损坏时,常常会发生漏水。)
❶ 快速闪烁的光或信号,通常用于警示或吸引注意力。
“The flashing lights of the ambulance were visible from afar.”
(救护车的闪烁灯光从远处就能看到。)
“He used a flashing beacon to signal for help.”
(他用闪烁的信标发出求救信号。)
verb
❶ 快速发出光亮或信号,通常以间歇性的方式。
“The lighthouse was flashing every few seconds.”
(灯塔每隔几秒钟就会闪烁一次。)
“Her phone kept flashing with new notifications.”
(她的手机不断闪烁新通知。)
常见短语
flashing lights — 指快速闪烁的灯光,常用于紧急车辆、警示信号或娱乐场所的灯光效果。
“The flashing lights of the police car made everyone stop.”
(警车的闪烁灯光让所有人都停了下来。)
roof flashing — 建筑术语,指安装在屋顶接缝处的防水金属片,用于防止雨水渗漏。
“The roof flashing needs to be checked after the storm.”
(暴风雨后需要检查屋顶的防水金属片。)