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单词 spark
释义

spark

UK /spɑː(r)k/

Word Forms

singularspark
pluralsparks

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable a very small piece of burning material

    A log fell, sending a shower of sparks up the chimney.

    Synonyms and related words

    Products of fire
    1. 1a
      countable a flash of light caused by electricity

      an electric spark

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for light and brightness
  2. 2
    singular/uncountable the quality of being lively and original

    The performance was short on spark and creativity.

    Synonyms and related words

    The quality of being interesting, exciting or lively
  3. 3
    singular a short feeling or expression of something

    A tiny spark of anger flared within her.

    Synonyms and related words

    Sudden instances of a particular emotion
  4. 4
    singular mainly journalismsomething that starts a series of events or a process

    The most immediate spark for unrest could come from the economy.

    Synonyms and related words

    Beginnings, starts and early stages

phrases

sparks fly

spark

US /spɑrk/

Word Forms

singularspark
pluralsparks

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    countable a very small piece of burning material

    A log fell, sending a shower of sparks up the chimney.

    Synonyms and related words

    Products of fire
    1. 1a
      countable a flash of light caused by electricity

      an electric spark

      Synonyms and related words

      General words for light and brightness
  2. 2
    singular/uncountable the quality of being lively and original

    The performance was short on spark and creativity.

    Synonyms and related words

    The quality of being interesting, exciting or lively
  3. 3
    singular a short feeling or expression of something

    A tiny spark of anger flared within her.

    Synonyms and related words

    Sudden instances of a particular emotion
  4. 4
    singular mainly journalismsomething that starts a series of events or a process
    Synonyms and related words

    Beginnings, starts and early stages

phrases

sparks fly

spark

UK /spɑː(r)k/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyspark
he/she/itsparks
present participlesparking
past tensesparked
past participlesparked

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1

    spark

    or

    spark off

    transitive mainly journalismto make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings

    The protests were sparked by the firing of two restaurant employees.

    The trial sparked off widespread rioting in London.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something bad exist or happen
    1. 1a
      to make someone feel, think of, or remember something

      Their growing reputation had sparked interest from other film-makers.

      Your article sparked off happy memories for me.

      Synonyms and related words

      To cause someone to remember
  2. 2
    transitive to start a fire or explosion

    A faulty electric blanket sparked a fire in one of the bedrooms.

    Synonyms and related words

    Supplying and using weapons and explosives
    1. 2a
      intransitive to produce sparks
      Synonyms and related words

      To shine, glow or give off light

spark

US /spɑrk/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyspark
he/she/itsparks
present participlesparking
past tensesparked
past participlesparked

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1

    spark

    or

    spark off

    transitive mainly journalismto make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings

    The protests were sparked by the firing of two restaurant employees.

    The trial sparked off widespread rioting in London.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make something bad exist or happen
    1. 1a
      to make someone feel, think of, or remember something

      Their growing reputation had sparked interest from other moviemakers.

      Your article sparked off happy memories for me.

      Synonyms and related words

      To cause someone to remember
  2. 2
    transitive to start a fire or explosion

    A faulty electric blanket sparked a fire in one of the bedrooms.

    Synonyms and related words

    Supplying and using weapons and explosives
    1. 2a
      intransitive to produce sparks
      Synonyms and related words

      To shine, glow or give off light
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