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S0605500 (spärk)n.1. An incandescent particle, especially:a. One thrown off from a burning substance.b. One resulting from friction.c. One remaining in an otherwise extinguished fire; an ember.2. A glistening particle, as of metal.3. a. A flash of light, especially a flash produced by electric discharge.b. A short pulse or flow of electric current.4. A trace or suggestion, as:a. A quality or feeling with latent potential; a seed or germ: the spark of genius.b. A vital, animating, or activating factor: the spark of revolution.5. sparks(used with a sing. verb) Informal A radio operator aboard a ship.6. Electricity a. The luminous phenomenon resulting from a disruptive discharge through an insulating material.b. The discharge itself.v. sparked, spark·ing, sparks v.intr.1. To give off sparks.2. To operate correctly. Used of the ignition system of an internal-combustion engine.v.tr.1. To set in motion; activate: The incident sparked a controversy.2. To rouse to action; spur: A cheering crowd sparked the runner to triumph.

[Middle English sparke, from Old English spearca. V., from Middle English sparken, from Old English spearcian.]

spark′er n.

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S0605500 (spärk) Archaic n.1. An elegantly dressed, highly self-conscious young man.2. A male suitor; a beau.v. sparked, spark·ing, sparks v.tr. To court or woo.v.intr. To court a woman or women.

[Perhaps of Scandinavian origin or from spark.]

spark′er n.

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(spɑːk) n1. a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces2. (Electronics) a. a momentary flash of light accompanied by a sharp crackling noise, produced by a sudden electrical discharge through the air or some other insulating medium between two pointsb. the electrical discharge itselfc. (as modifier): a spark gap. 3. anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite4. a trace or hint: she doesn't show a spark of interest. 5. vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour6. (Ceramics) a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glassvb7. (intr) to give off sparks8. (Automotive Engineering) (intr) (of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine) to produce a spark9. (often foll by: off) to kindle, excite, or animate[Old English spearca; related to Middle Low German sparke, Middle Dutch spranke, Lettish spirgsti cinders, Latin spargere to strew]

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(spɑːk) n1. a fashionable or gallant young man2. bright spark usually ironic Brit a person who appears clever or witty: some bright spark left the papers next to the open window. vbrare to woo (a person)[C16 (in the sense: beautiful or witty woman): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse sparkr vivacious] ˈsparkish adj

Spark

(spɑːk) n (Biography) Dame Muriel (Sarah). 1918–2006, British novelist and writer; her novels include Memento Mori (1959), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), The Takeover (1976), A Far Cry from Kensington (1988), Symposium (1990), and The Finishing School (2004)

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n. 1. an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another. 2. a. the light produced by a sudden discontinuous discharge of electricity through air or another dielectric. b. the discharge itself. c. any electric arc of relatively small energy content. d. the electric discharge produced by a spark plug in an internal-combustion engine. 3. anything that activates or stimulates; an inspiration or catalyst. 4. a small amount or trace of something. 5. a trace of life or vitality. 6. animation; liveliness. 7. sparks, (used with a sing. v.) Slang. a radio operator on a ship or aircraft. v.i. 8. to emit or produce sparks. 9. to issue as or like sparks. 10. to send forth gleams or flashes. 11. (of the ignition of an internal-combustion engine) to function correctly in producing sparks. v.t. 12. to kindle, animate, or stimulate: to spark someone's enthusiasm. [before 900; (n.) Middle English; Old English spearca, c. Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sparke] spark′er, n.

spark²

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n. 1. a lively, elegant, or foppish young man. 2. a beau, lover, or suitor. [1565–75; perhaps figurative use of spark¹, or < Old Norse sparkr quick, lively] spark′ish, adj.

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n. Muriel (Sarah) (Camberg), born 1918, British novelist, born in Scotland.

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Past participle: sparked
Gerund: sparking

Imperative
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Present
I spark
you spark
he/she/it sparks
we spark
you spark
they spark

Preterite
I sparked
you sparked
he/she/it sparked
we sparked
you sparked
they sparked

Present Continuous
I am sparking
you are sparking
he/she/it is sparking
we are sparking
you are sparking
they are sparking

Present Perfect
I have sparked
you have sparked
he/she/it has sparked
we have sparked
you have sparked
they have sparked

Past Continuous
I was sparking
you were sparking
he/she/it was sparking
we were sparking
you were sparking
they were sparking

Past Perfect
I had sparked
you had sparked
he/she/it had sparked
we had sparked
you had sparked
they had sparked

Future
I will spark
you will spark
he/she/it will spark
we will spark
you will spark
they will spark

Future Perfect
I will have sparked
you will have sparked
he/she/it will have sparked
we will have sparked
you will have sparked
they will have sparked

Future Continuous
I will be sparking
you will be sparking
he/she/it will be sparking
we will be sparking
you will be sparking
they will be sparking

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been sparking
you have been sparking
he/she/it has been sparking
we have been sparking
you have been sparking
they have been sparking

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been sparking
you will have been sparking
he/she/it will have been sparking
we will have been sparking
you will have been sparking
they will have been sparking

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been sparking
you had been sparking
he/she/it had been sparking
we had been sparking
you had been sparking
they had been sparking

Conditional
I would spark
you would spark
he/she/it would spark
we would spark
you would spark
they would spark

Past Conditional
I would have sparked
you would have sparked
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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	spark - a momentary flash of light flicker, glintflash - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
	2.	spark - merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"sparkle, twinkle, lightverve, vitality - an energetic styleexpression, look, face, facial expression, aspect - the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"
	3.	spark - electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric fieldarc, electric arc, electric discharge, dischargebrush discharge - discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particlescorona discharge, corposant, electric glow, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire, corona - an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphereflashover - an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator)electrical conduction - the passage of electricity through a conductor
	4.	spark - a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"trace, suggestion, hint - a just detectable amount; "he speaks French with a trace of an accent"
	5.	Spark - Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)Dame Muriel Spark, Muriel Sarah Spark, Muriel Spark
	6.	spark - a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by frictionfragment - a piece broken off or cut off of something else; "a fragment of rock"
Verb	1.	spark - put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"activate, actuate, set off, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, tripinitiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of; "This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants"
	2.	spark - emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"sparklegive out, emit, give off - give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.; "The ozone layer blocks some harmful rays which the sun emits"

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noun1. flicker, flash, gleam, glint, spit, flare, scintillation Sparks flew in all directions.2. trace, hint, scrap, atom, jot, vestige, scintilla Even Oliver felt a tiny spark of excitement.verb1. (often with off) start, stimulate, provoke, excite, inspire, stir, trigger (off), set off, animate, rouse, prod, precipitate, kick-start, set in motion, kindle, touch off What was it that sparked your interest in motoring?

spark¹

noun1. A sudden quick light:blink, coruscation, flash, flicker, glance, gleam, glimmer, glint, twinkle, wink.2. A source of further growth and development:bud, embryo, germ, kernel, nucleus, seed.

spark²

verbTo attempt to gain the affection of:court, pursue, woo.Informal: romance.

Translations

火花电火花引起放射活力

spark

(spaːk) noun1. a tiny red-hot piece thrown off by something burning, or when two very hard (eg metal) surfaces are struck together. Sparks were being thrown into the air from the burning building.火花2. an electric current jumping across a gap. a spark from a faulty light-socket.电火花3. a trace (eg of life, humour). a spark of enthusiasm.活力 verb1. to give off sparks. 放射，溅出火花 2. (often with off) to start (a row, disagreement etc). Their action sparked off a major row. 引起（争吵等）

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bright spark

A person who is regarded as clever or intelligent. The term can also be used sarcastically to mean the opposite. Primarily heard in UK, Australia, New Zealand. Timmy's the bright spark of the family—he graduated at the top of his class. Some bright spark at the auto repair shop forgot to tighten the lugnuts on my wheels after he rotated my tires.See also: bright, spark

spark plug

One who energizes others with one's ideas and positive personality. Primarily heard in US. Kelly was the spark plug the company needed to get their new project off the ground.See also: plug, spark

spark spread

The income made by selling electricity, after the cost of the fuel used to produce the electricity has been subtracted. We need to analyze the spark spread, to determine if the electrical plant can stay open.See also: spark, spread

make the sparks fly

1. To cause disruption, confusion, or turmoil. The CEO's resignation made the sparks fly in the media about the tech giant's future. My mom will make the sparks fly if she finds out we took her car without asking.2. To do or attempt something with great energy, enthusiasm, and skill. The team's quarterback really made the sparks fly on Sunday, making over 30 completed passes for four touchdowns and running for a total of 250 yards all by himself.See also: fly, make, Sparks

spark off

1. Literally, to ignite or set fire to something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "off." He sparked off the fireworks, then ran behind the car for cover. Police arrested the man on suspicion of sparking the forest fire off.2. To cause something to happen or begin; to set something into motion. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "off." The question sparked off a two-hour debate about the ethics of modifying genetic code before birth. The killing sparked a series of riots off across the country, which gathered momentum into a full-blown revolution.See also: off, spark

spark up

1. To begin or initiate something, especially a conversation, argument, or . A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "up." I sparked up a conversation with the man sitting next to me, and it turned out that he had gone to high school with my college roommate. What are the odds? The president's actions have been sparking up debates and arguments around the country about its ethics.2. To ignite a tobacco product in order to smoke it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "spark" and "up." If you absolutely have to spark up after dinner, please go do it outside. I'll always remember my father sitting in his great big armchair sparking cigars up as he watched television into the night.See also: spark, up

spark something off

1. Lit. to ignite something flammable or explosive. The lightning sparked afire off. The match sparked off a raging inferno. 2. Fig. to cause or start some violent or energetic activity. We were afraid there would be a riot and the speaker nearly sparked it off. The speaker sparked off quite a discussion.See also: off, spark

make the sparks fly

Start a fight or argument, as in If Mary finds out he went to the races without her, that will make the sparks fly. In this idiom, the small particles of a fire called sparks are transferred to an inflammatory situation. [Early 1900s] See also: fly, make, Sparks

a bright spark

mainly BRITISHA bright spark is a clever person. But the girl from Dublin is not just a pretty face. The bright spark is studying archaeology and the history of art at UCD. Some bright spark at the club seems to think that the best way to attract young fans is to turn the football stadium into a theme park for the day. Note: This expression is usually used to mean the opposite, referring humorously to a person with stupid ideas. See also: bright, spark

bright spark

a clever person (often used ironically to or of a person who has done something you consider stupid). British informalSee also: bright, spark

(a) bright ˈspark

(British English, informal, often ironic) a lively and intelligent person: What bright spark (= stupid person) left the front door open all night?See also: bright, spark

spark off

v.1. To ignite some fire: Forest rangers think that a cigarette sparked off the blaze. After the fire was extinguished, investigators tried to determine what sparked it off.2. To set something in motion; trigger something: The assassination sparked off a revolution. Historians disagree about what sparked the riot off.See also: off, spark

spark up

v.1. To initiate some conversation, friendship, or debate: On the train, I sparked up a conversation with the person next to me. The trial sparked a debate up over free speech.2. To light some cigarette, cigar, or similar product: He lit a match and sparked up his pipe. She took a cigar from the case and sparked it up. The smokers went outside to spark up.See also: spark, up

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noun flicker

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noun trace

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noun a sudden quick light

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noun a source of further growth and development

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verb to attempt to gain the affection of

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noun a momentary flash of light

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noun merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance

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noun electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

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noun a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger

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noun Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)

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noun a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

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verb put in motion or move to act

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verb emit or produce sparks

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