单词	flourish
释义	flourish1 verbflourish2 noun flourishflour‧ish1 /ˈflʌrɪʃ $ ˈflɜːrɪʃ/ ●○○ verb Word Origin WORD ORIGINflourish1 Origin: 1200-1300 Old French florir ‘to produce flowers’, from Latin flos ‘flower’ Verb Table VERB TABLE flourish Simple Form Present I, you, we, they flourish he, she, it flourishes Past I, you, he, she, it, we, they flourished Present perfect I, you, we, they have flourished he, she, it has flourished Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had flourished Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will flourish Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have flourished Continuous Form Present I am flourishing he, she, it is flourishing you, we, they are flourishing Past I, he, she, it was flourishing you, we, they were flourishing Present perfect I, you, we, they have been flourishing he, she, it has been flourishing Past perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they had been flourishing Future I, you, he, she, it, we, they will be flourishing Future perfect I, you, he, she, it, we, they will have been flourishing Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES She came in excitedly, flourishing a letter with her exam results. The painting showed two gates guarded by imposing military figures flourishing swords. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Among the learned, however, the early eighteenth century was an age in which Deism flourished. And in the end, it is all of us who allow this blood sport to flourish. Carver and his friends are drunk, beaten up, and have flourished a ludicrous gift. It can flourish or struggle cannily to survive. Just one insect in fifty lives in such a way, but those that take up a shared existence may flourish. Nothing is maintained, sewer networks, water pipes, or treatment plants, so health hazards have flourished. Talking about how you are getting along in a relationship is going to help it to flourish and grow. Yet, without a ground and adequate pitch, the sport was unlikely to flourish. Thesaurus Longman Language Activatorto show someone something because you are proud of it► show off to show someone or something that you are proud of to other people: show off something/somebody (to somebody): · She raised her wrist, showing off a sparkling diamond bracelet.· At last, this was a chance to show off her talents before a real audience.show something/somebody off (to somebody): · He wanted to show his daughter off to everybody. ► flaunt to let people see your valuable possessions so that they know you are rich or successful, in a way that annoys people: · Others have called him arrogant, for flaunting his millionaire lifestyle.· He's very rich, but he doesn't like to flaunt his wealth or waste his money.· If you've got it, flaunt it! ► flourish to wave something in your hand in order to make people notice it: · She came in excitedly, flourishing a letter with her exam results.· The painting showed two gates guarded by imposing military figures flourishing swords. ► parade if someone parades another person, they show that person in public for others to see, usually proudly or as if they own them: parade across/through/beside etc: · The captured soldiers were paraded through the streets of the city.· The senator loves parading his beautiful new wife before the nation. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a plant thrives/flourishes (=grows well)· A lot of plants thrive in partial shade. ► somebody’s talents flourish (=develop successfully)· The school created an atmosphere in which young talent could flourish. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► once · What is more, after Al-Gazali philosophy flourished once again, and not only with Averroes. ► still · There are the giant mangrove forests at the mouth of the Ganges, where a few Bengal tigers still flourish.· Yet this and all of his other jar communities are still flourishing years later under florescent room lights.· Theold gangster's dictatorship still flourishes.· Meanwhile, the fur trade is still flourishing.· When Mozart joined the movement many small lodges were still flourishing in Vienna.· Domestic foie gras production was started in upstate New York, where the industry is still flourishing. NOUN► business · That is the best way of providing a good environment in which businesses can flourish.· Over the years, the business flourished.· Many years ago several small businesses flourished, besides farming; a cobbler, fishmonger, fruiterer, village store and butcher.· Both improved letter services and the immediacy of the telephone enabled distant business operations to flourish.· The sort of business which flourished in the eighties but suffered in the recession hit nineties, laying off workers.· The rest comes from rural businesses that flourish only in richer areas.· I am glad that the business continues to flourish in the capable hands of Rodney Shipsey - the third generation. ► industry · They have to be recruited and retained for the industry to flourish.· Demand for female labor grew rapidly after 1900, as the clerical and sales industries flourished.· A number of lesser industries flourished too.· An entire industry has flourished around securing coveted access to public places and people.· Domestic foie gras production was started in upstate New York, where the industry is still flourishing. ► plant · Some believe that new plants flourish if their early growth coincides with the growing of a new moon.· Always leave enough for the plant to flourish.· Nearby was a 400-square-yard warehouse with more plants flourishing in conditions controlled by artificial lighting and automatic watering systems.· Countless species of plants and animals flourish amid soaring trees where once there were only stumps and weeds.· Many of the same plants flourish there as here. 1[intransitive] to develop well and be successful SYN  thrive:  The economy is booming and small businesses are flourishing.2[intransitive] to grow well and be very healthy → thrive:  Most plants will flourish in the rich deep soils here.3[transitive] to wave something in your hand in order to make people notice it:  She walked quickly to the desk, flourishing her cheque book. flourish1 verbflourish2 noun flourishflour‧ish2 noun Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Lucas' speech was full of rhetorical flourishes. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Alice ended with a flourish of her bow, held it high in the air and found herself laughing in triumph. He had a business card, which he presented with a theatrical flourish when I told him where I was headed. His had to have an additional flourish. I encourage them to make more of their homework, to do it with a flourish and with spirit. In Hong Kong, equities ended 1995 with a flourish, with the benchmark index at a high for the year. Omar greeted those nearby as he spread their blanket with a flourish on to the damp ground. That usually works out at about a fiver a flourish. word sets WORD SETS► Music a cappella, adjectiveaccelerando, adjectiveaccompaniment, nounaccompanist, nounaccompany, verbaccordion, nounacid house, nounacoustic, adjectiveadagio, nounallegro, nounandante, adjectiveandante, nounanthem, nounaria, nounarpeggio, nounarr., arrange, verbarrangement, nounatonal, adjectiveback, verbbacking, nounbagpipes, nounbalalaika, nounballad, nounband, nounbandmaster, nounbandsman, nounbandstand, nounbanjo, nounbar, nounbarbershop, nounbaritone, nounbarrel organ, nounbass, nounbass, adjectivebass clef, nounbass guitar, nounbassist, nounbassoon, nounbaton, nounbeat, verbbeat, nounbebop, nounblast, verbblow, verbbluegrass, nounbolero, nounbongos, nounboogie, nounbootleg, nounbow, nounbow, verbbrass band, nounbreve, nounbridge, nounbugle, nounbusk, verbC, nouncabaret, nouncadence, nouncadenza, nouncalypso, nounC & W, canon, nouncantata, nouncanticle, nouncantor, nouncarillon, nouncarol, nouncarol, verbcastanets, nouncatchy, adjectivecellist, nouncello, nounchamber music, nounchamber orchestra, nounchant, verbchant, nounchoir, nounchoirboy, nounchoral, adjectivechorale, nounchord, nounchorister, nounchorus, nounChristmas carol, nounchromatic, adjectiveclapper, nounclarinet, nounclavichord, nounclef, nouncoda, nouncoloratura, nouncombo, nouncompose, verbcomposer, nounconcert, nounconcertgoer, nounconcertina, nounconcertmaster, nounconcerto, nounconduct, verbconductor, nounconsonant, adjectiveconsort, nouncontinuo, nouncontrabass, nouncontralto, nouncor anglais, nouncornet, nouncounterpoint, nouncountertenor, nouncountry and western, nouncountry music, nouncover, verbcover, nouncrescendo, nouncroon, verbcrotchet, nouncut, verbcymbal, nounD, noundamper, noundance, noundance band, noundemo, noundescant, noundidgeridoo, noundiminuendo, noundirge, noundisc jockey, noundiscord, noundiscordant, adjectivedissonance, nounditty, nounDixieland, noundo, noundoh, noundominant, noundouble bass, noundownbeat, noundrum, noundrum, verbdrumbeat, noundrum kit, noundrum major, noundrummer, noundrumming, noundrum-roll, noundrumstick, noundub, nounduet, noundulcimer, nounduo, nounear, nouneasy listening, nouneighth note, nounelevator music, nounencore, interjectionensemble, nounexpression, nounf., fa, nounfalsetto, nounfanfare, nounfantasia, nounfiddle, nounfiddler, nounfife, nounfinale, nounfingering, nounflat, adjectiveflat, nounflat, adverbflautist, nounfloor show, nounflourish, nounflute, nounfolk, nounfolk, adjectivefolk music, nounforte, nounforte, adjectivefortissimo, adjectiveforty-five, nounFrench horn, nounfret, nounfugue, nounfunk, nounfunky, adjectiveg, gamelan, noungig, noungig, verbglee club, nounglide, nounglockenspiel, noungong, noungospel, noungrand, noungrand opera, noungrand piano, nounGregorian chant, noungroup, nounguitar, nounhalf note, nounhalf step, nounhammer, nounhard rock, nounharmonic, adjectiveharmonica, nounharmonium, nounharmonize, verbharmony, nounharp, nounharpsichord, nounheavy metal, nounhigh, adjectivehigh-pitched, adjectivehip hop, nounhorn, nounhot, adjectivehouse music, nounhurdy-gurdy, nounhymn, nounimpressionism, nounimpressionist, nounimprovise, verbincidental music, nouninstrument, nouninstrumental, adjectiveinstrumental, nouninstrumentalist, nouninstrumentation, nouninterlude, nouninterval, nounjam, verbjam session, nounjazz, nounjazzy, adjectivejig, nounjingle, nounjungle, nounkaraoke, nounkazoo, nounkettledrum, nounkey, nounkeyboard, nounkey signature, nounla, nounlament, nounlargo, adjectiveleader, nounledger line, nounlegato, adjectiveleitmotif, nounlento, adjectivelibrettist, nounlibretto, nounlilt, nounlullaby, nounlute, nounlyre, nounlyric, adjectivelyrical, adjectivelyricism, nounlyricist, nounmadrigal, nounmaestro, nounmajor, adjectivemale-voice choir, nounmandolin, nounmaracas, nounmarch, nounmarching band, nounmariachi, nounmarimba, nounmasterclass, nounmedley, nounmellifluous, adjectivemelodic, adjectivemelodious, adjectivemelody, nounmetronome, nounmezzo-soprano, nounmi, nounmiddle C, nounminim, nounminor, adjectiveminstrel, nounminuet, nounmodal, adjectivemode, nounmoderato, adjectivemodulate, verbmolto, adverbmood music, nounmotif, nounmouth organ, nounmouthpiece, nounmovement, nounmusic, nounmusical, adjectivemusical, nounmusical instrument, nounmusically, adverbmusician, nounmusicianship, nounmusicology, nounmusic stand, nounmute, verbmute, nounMuzak, nounnational anthem, nounnatural, adjectivenatural, nounNegro spiritual, nounnocturne, nounnote, nounnumber, nounnumber one, nounnursery rhyme, nounoboe, nounoctave, nounoctet, nounoff-key, adjectiveone-man band, nounopera, nounopera house, nounoperetta, nounopus, nounoratorio, nounorchestra, nounorchestral, adjectiveorchestra pit, nounorchestrate, verborgan, nounorgan grinder, nounorganist, nounovertone, nounoverture, nounp., panpipes, nounpart, nounpart-song, nounpause, nounpeal, verbpedal, nounpeg, nounpenny whistle, nounpercussion, nounperfect pitch, nounPhilharmonic, adjectivephrase, nounphrase, verbphrasing, nounpianissimo, adjectivepianist, nounpiano, nounpiano, adjectivepianola, nounpiccolo, nounpick, verbpick, nounpipe, verbpiped music, nounpiper, nounpitch, nounpitch, verbpizzicato, nounplainchant, nounplainsong, nounplay, verbplayer, nounplayer piano, nounplectrum, nounpluck, verbpolyphony, nounpop, nounpop group, nounpop music, nounpop star, nounprelude, nounpresto, adjectivepresto, nounprima donna, nounproduction number, nounpromenade concert, nounpsaltery, nounpunk, nounquarter note, nounquartet, nounquaver, nounquintet, nounR & B, nounrag, nounraga, nounragga, nounragtime, nounrange, nounrap, nounrap, verbrapper, nounrecital, nounrecitative, nounrecord, nounrecorder, nounreed, nounrefrain, nounreggae, nounregister, nounremaster, verbrendering, nounrendition, nounrepeat, nounrequest, nounrequiem, nounresonator, nounrest, nounrhapsody, nounrhythm, nounrhythm and blues, nounrhythm section, nounriff, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrock, nounrock and roll, nounrock music, nounrock 'n' roll, nounrondo, nounrostrum, nounround, nounrumba, nounrun, nounsalsa, nounsamba, nounsaxophone, nounsaxophonist, nounscale, nounscat, nounscherzo, nounscore, nounscore, verbsemibreve, nounsemiquaver, nounsemitone, nounseptet, nounserenade, nounserenade, verbset, nounsetting, nounsextet, nounshanty, nounsharp, adverbsharp, nounsheet music, nounsight-read, verbsignature tune, nounsing, verbsinger, nounsinger-songwriter, nounsingle, nounsitar, nounsixteenth note, nounska, nounskiffle, nounslide, nounslur, verbslur, nounsnare drum, nounso, nounsol, nounsol-fa, nounsolo, adjectivesolo, nounsoloist, nounsonata, nounsong, nounsongbook, nounsongster, nounsongwriter, nounsoprano, nounsoprano, adjectivesoul, nounsoundtrack, nounspiritual, nounsqueezebox, nounstaccato, adverbstaff, nounstandard, nounStar-Spangled Banner, the, stave, nounsteel band, nounsteel guitar, nounstep, nounstring, verbstringed instrument, nounstrum, verbstudy, nounsuite, nounswell, nounswing, nounsymphony, nounsyncopated, adjectivesyncopation, nounsynthesis, nounsynthesize, verbsynthesizer, nountabla, nountabor, nountambourine, nountechno, nountempo, nountenor, nountenor, adjectiveTex-Mex, adjectivetheme, nounthrash, nounthrenody, nounthrob, verbti, nountimbrel, nountime, nountime signature, nountimpani, nountoccata, nountom-tom, nountonal, adjectivetonality, nountone, nountone-deaf, adjectivetone poem, nountonic, nountootle, verbtrack, nountranscribe, verbtranspose, verbtreble, nountreble, adjectivetreble clef, nountremolo, nountriangle, nountrill, nountrombone, nountrumpet, nountuba, nountune, nountune, verbtuneful, adjectivetuneless, adjectivetuning fork, nountuning peg, nounukulele, noununaccompanied, adjectiveupright piano, nounvalve, nounvariation, nounverse, nounvibes, nounvibraphone, nounvibrato, nounviola, nounviolin, nounviolinist, nounvirginals, nounvirtuoso, nounvivace, adjectivevocal, adjectivevocal, nounvocalist, nounvoice, nounvoluntary, nounwaltz, nounwarble, verbwarbler, nounwhole note, nounwind instrument, nounwoodwind, nounxylophone, nounyodel, verbyodel, nounzither, nounzydeco, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► final flourish  There’s nothing like a luxurious dessert to give a menu a final flourish. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a plant thrives/flourishes (=grows well)· A lot of plants thrive in partial shade. ► somebody’s talents flourish (=develop successfully)· The school created an atmosphere in which young talent could flourish. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► final · And the ending is slightly unsatisfactory, arguably deficient in the final twist or flourish.· When the weather's good there's nothing like a luxurious dessert to give a special menu a final flourish.· But that simply set the stage for a final, beautiful flourish from Robins. Phrases PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► with a flourish Mr. Darcy swept back his hat with a flourish. He then shot 11 straight pars before finishing with a flourish and a birdie on the last. His grey hat, which he swept off with a flourish as the ladies approached, was set at a jaunty angle. I encourage them to make more of their homework, to do it with a flourish and with spirit. In Hong Kong, equities ended 1995 with a flourish, with the benchmark index at a high for the year. The first writer to make the connection was Polydore Vergil, whose version became, with flourishes, the standard Tudor account. The season ended with a flourish. They did, however, start off with a flourish with two penalties by out-half Ricky Adair. 1with a flourish with a large confident movement that makes people notice you:  He opened his wallet with a flourish and took out a handful of notes.2[countable usually singular] a special or impressive part of something:  There’s nothing like a luxurious dessert to give a menu a final flourish.with a flourish They finished the season with a flourish, winning their last three matches.3[countable] a loud part of a piece of music, played especially when an important person enters:  a flourish of trumpets4[countable] a curved line that you use to decorate writing
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