also flashpoint, "temperature at which vapor will ignite momentarily," 1869, from flash (v.) + point (n.). Figurative use by 1955. Slightly earlier as flashing-point (1867).
雙語例句
1. She had heard the news-flash on a TV channel's news update.
她在一家電視臺的新聞快訊中聽到了這則簡明新聞。
來自柯林斯例句
2. "What did Moira tell you?" Liz demanded with a flash of anger.
“莫伊拉跟你說什么啦？”利茲突然生氣地質(zhì)問道。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The answer had come to him in a flash.
他一下子就有了答案。
來自柯林斯例句
4. The essays could do with a flash of wit or humor.
這些散文需要一些出其不意的風趣或幽默。
來自柯林斯例句
5. Quick as a flash, the man said, "I have to, don't I?"