flash

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее показной, стильный или кричащий, часто используемое в британском сленге для описания чего-то, что привлекает внимание своим внешним видом.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning showy, stylish, or ostentatious, often used in British slang to describe something that attracts attention through its appearance.

1. Showy or ostentatiousB2informal

   Designed to attract attention by being bright, expensive, or stylish.

   Кричащий

   • He drives a flash sports car.
   • She wore a flash dress to the party.
   • The hotel lobby was too flash for my taste.

   Synonymsflamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyostentatiousshowysnazzytawdry

   Antonymsmodestplainquietsimplesubduedunassumingunderstated

2. Sudden and briefB1informal

   Happening very quickly and suddenly.

   Внезапный и краткий

   • A flash flood warning was issued for the area.
   • The flash sale ended within minutes.
   • He made a flash decision without thinking.

   Synonymsbrieffleetinginstantaneousmomentaryquickshort-livedsuddentransient

• Существительное, обозначающее внезапную, кратковременную вспышку света или яркости, или устройство, создающее такую вспышку, часто используемое в фотографии.

A noun referring to a sudden, brief burst of light or brightness, or a device that produces such a burst, often used in photography.

1. Sudden bright lightA2formal

   A sudden, brief burst of bright light.

   Вспышка

   • A flash of lightning illuminated the sky.
   • The camera flash went off during the photo.
   • He saw a flash of light in the distance.

   Synonymsbeamdazzleflaregleamglintspark

2. Brief momentB1formal

   A very short period of time; an instant.

   Мгновение

   • The car disappeared in a flash.
   • In a flash, she realized her mistake.
   • The idea came to him in a flash of inspiration.

   Synonymsinstantjiffymomentsecondsplit secondtricetwinklingwink

3. Display or showB2informal

   A sudden, brief display of something, often for attention.

   Вспышка

   • He made a flash of his new watch.
   • The celebrity's flash of anger surprised everyone.
   • She gave a flash of a smile before turning away.

   Synonymsburstdisplayflareflourishoutburstshow

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения внезапной, кратковременной вспышки света или быстрого показа чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate a sudden, brief burst of light or to show something quickly.

1. Shine brieflyA2formal

   To give out a sudden, brief, and bright light.

   Вспыхивать

   • The lightning flashed across the sky.
   • A car's headlights flashed in the darkness.
   • The camera flashed as the photo was taken.

   Synonymsflareflickergleamglintglistenglittersparkletwinkle

2. Show quicklyB1informal

   To show something for a very short time.

   Мелькнуть

   • He flashed his ID badge at the security guard.
   • She flashed a smile at the camera.
   • The spy flashed a secret signal to his partner.

   Synonymsdisplayexhibitexposeflourishrevealshowwave

   Antonymsconcealhidewithhold

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move or pass very quickly.

   Мелькнуть

   • The train flashed past the station.
   • A thought flashed through her mind.
   • The years flashed by in an instant.

   Synonymsboltdartdashflyraceshootspeedsprintwhizzoom

   Antonymscrawlcreepdawdlelagloitertrudge