| 单词 | spark |
| 释义 | spark (spɑːʳk ) Word forms: sparks , sparking , sparked 1. countable noun A spark is a tiny bright piece of burning material that flies up from something that is burning. The fire gradually got bigger and bigger. Sparks flew off in all directions. Synonyms: flicker, flash, gleam, glint 2. countable noun A spark is a flash of light caused by electricity. It often makes a loud sound. He passed an electric spark through a mixture of gases. 3. verb If something sparks, sparks of fire or light come from it. The wires were sparking above me. [VERB] I stared into the flames of the fire as it sparked to life. [VERB preposition] 4. verb If a burning object or electricity sparks a fire, it causes a fire. A dropped cigarette may have sparked the fire. [VERB noun] 5. countable noun A spark of a quality or feeling, especially a desirable one, is a small but noticeable amount of it. His music lacked that vital spark of imagination. [+ of] Even Oliver felt a tiny spark of excitement. Synonyms: trace, hint, scrap, atom 6. verb If one thing sparks another, the first thing causes the second thing to start happening. What was it that sparked your interest in motoring? [VERB noun] The proposals are expected to spark heated debate. [VERB noun] ...a row sparked by a comment about his sister. [VERB-ed] Synonyms: start, stimulate, provoke, excite Spark off means the same as spark. That incident sparked it off. [VERB noun PARTICLE] His book sparked off a revolution in the way we think about animals. [VERB PARTICLE noun] ...a political crisis sparked off by religious violence. [VERB-ed] 7. See also bright spark 8. sparks fly phrase If sparks fly between people, they discuss something in an excited or angry way. They are not afraid to tackle the issues or let the sparks fly when necessary. Phrasal verbs: spark off spark [sense 6] Idioms: a bright spark [mainly British] an intelligent and lively person Our poor exam results were totally demoralizing because in the third form we'd been real bright sparks. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: claims spark The inquiry has been sparked by claims of possible illegal agreements between the high street's two biggest sports chains. Times, Sunday Times (2009) At least 270 people have died in the trouble, sparked by claims of a rigged presidential election. The Sun (2008) His claims sparked fury among public sector workers whose wages have been frozen. The Sun (2013) Somehow, the creative spark isn't there. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We have got a real creative spark in this team and a hardness not to concede goals. The Sun (2015) All you need is your own creative spark. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We became very close and realised there was a definite spark between us. The Sun (2013) We were chatting and there was a definite spark between us. The Sun (2011) Something changed that night; there were definite sparks. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It came after he was branded 'too boring' on the panel, which bosses said lacked spark in the last series. The Sun It shows that interest in the tournament has been considerable, even in a country whose campaign lacked spark until it was too late. Times, Sunday Times His bling-loaded presentation was hard to fault, even if his covers-heavy cabaret set lacked spark. Times, Sunday Times To many it was a tired plodding album that lacked spark. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Team in need of a missing spark Times, Sunday Times (2010) Quiet captain Hazard finds missing spark Times, Sunday Times (2016) Not angry so that he charges around kicking people, but angry so that he rediscovers the missing spark. Times, Sunday Times (2006) United missing spark Times, Sunday Times (2010) There can be few more worthwhile things for us to do than to try and provide that spark for the current generation of schoolkids. Times, Sunday Times (2008) We're going to bring somebody in to maybe provide a spark. Globe and Mail (2012) They just need someone to provide a spark and get them going. Times, Sunday Times (2006) For the author this weekend sparks the desire to describe the shared days, without any addition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Her introduction to tai chi sparked a desire to learn ballet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This flight sparked his desire to enter the aviation industry. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This time their accounts of work in the overseas missions sparked a desire in her to commit herself to this work. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It sparked a desire on his part to visit the park someday. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And he reckons this first league away win in 10 months can spark a fight against the drop. The Sun The shake-up — which could happen today — will spark a fight for the party's heart and soul. The Sun This trend has sparked a fight among manufacturers to build better devices. Times, Sunday Times Instead of backing off, the caterpillar began creeping towards the mantis, sparking a fight that lasted several minutes. Times, Sunday Times The decision is certain to spark a row with animal rights campaigners. The Sun (2008) She insisted on using her own household items because she feared political enemies might spark an expenses row over refurbishment work. The Sun (2011) An upcoming book about the conflict within the band has sparked the row. The Sun (2014) The television show has also sparked a surge in bake-off competitions. Times, Sunday Times The developments have sparked a surge in energyrelated trades. Times, Sunday Times This has sparked a surge in high earners salting away their bonuses into pension plans to claim the tax relief. Times, Sunday Times But the vital win sparked a surge of online inquiries for tickets from those missing out on the party. The Sun While freezing temperatures this month sparked a surge in heating use that shrank gas supplies, demand and prices may be near a peak, analysts said. Globe and Mail These kin help with the domestic duties and childrearing for the parent(s) abroad, but the absence of the parents spark a trend and a cycle within the family. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In fact, the adoption was such a success that it probably sparked the trend for others to follow in her saintly footsteps. The Sun Although it drew criticism for sparking a trend in 'sadvertising', it received 30m online views and demand for telescopes reached record levels. Times, Sunday Times If the document gets into the wrong hands, it could spark a war. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And that sparked the war of words. The Sun The return of wolves in 1992 sparked a war between environmentalists and farmers whose flocks they ravaged. Times, Sunday Times When they invaded, sparking the war in 1939, she held her phone out of a window so disbelieving editors could hear them. The Sun Her disappearance sparked a war between the two families. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The star, 41, urged people not to vote in the belief that it could spark change. The Sun Research shows that altering your routine sparks changes in your brain, boosting creativity and changing your outlook on life. The Sun Your strong sense of duty can spark changes in how you spend and plan your time. The Sun The share deal may spark fury if rewards are given as public sector jobs are cut. The Sun (2010) And he sparked fury by freeing four terror suspects on bail, despite fears they would flee. The Sun (2012) A school has sparked fury by banning pupils from talking or writing in their local dialect. The Sun (2013) Communist leaders worry that more job losses could spark unrest and are promising to spend heavily to create employment. Times, Sunday Times There are growing warnings that soaring prices could spark unrest and political instability. Times, Sunday Times Elsewhere, closures and redundancies are sparking unrest. Times, Sunday Times Patients and doctors have had to wait more than a decade for some crucial treatments, sparking uproar. The Sun (2016) But they will also spark uproar from unions. The Sun (2012) But his quango is sure to spark uproar with its daft demands today. The Sun (2012) The video sparked uproar when it was released on Monday. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But the move would also mean having to cut some existing aid projects, sparking uproar with non-governmental organisations and charities. The Sun (2013) Supporters said that if the brothers were arrested it would spark violence that could spiral into an uprising. Times, Sunday Times Outrage at the election result sparked violence, first in the west of the country where minority tribes are strongest. The Sun The 74-year-old's controversial victory, which some politicians claim he 'bought', sparked violence in and outside parliament. The Sun The television station's arrival has sparked a wave of media and tech start-ups. Times,Sunday Times It sparked a wave of interest as flyers experimented to see who could stay in the air the longest. Times, Sunday Times Hard statistics sparked a wave of unconscious nodding. Times, Sunday Times The recent cold snap has sparked a wave of 'opportunist' car thefts as drivers leave vehicles to warm up. The Sun The move sparked a wave of criticism from outraged show fans. The Sun Both sides lack that vital spark in the final third of the field and have been struggling to score. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Most composers find the vital creative spark elusive after 70. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Together or apart, their dancing was impeccable: all perfectly phrased and set out but, for me, lacking a vital spark. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Translations: Chinese: 火花, 发出火花 Japanese: 火花, 火花を散らす |
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