flash-point
英 [f'læʃp'ɔɪnt]
美 [f'læʃp'ɔɪnt]
英语词源
- flash-point (n.)
- 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).
权威例句
- 1. She had heard the news-flash on a TV channel's news update.
- 她在一家电视台的新闻快讯中听到了这则简明新闻。
- 2. "What did Moira tell you?" Liz demanded with a flash of anger.
- “莫伊拉跟你说什么啦？”利兹突然生气地质问道。
- 3. The answer had come to him in a flash.
- 他一下子就有了答案。
- 4. The essays could do with a flash of wit or humor.
- 这些散文需要一些出其不意的风趣或幽默。
- 5. Quick as a flash, the man said, "I have to, don't I?"
- 那人立即说道：“我必须如此，是不是？”