flash

• 一个形容词，指外表花哨、显眼、浮夸或时髦惹眼的，常带炫耀、俗艳的贬义，多用于英式俚语。

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.

   浮夸的

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

   同义词flamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyostentatiousshowysnazzytawdry

   反义词modestplainquietsimplesubduedunassumingunderstated

2. Sudden and briefB1informal

   Happening very quickly and suddenly.

   突然而短暂的

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

   同义词brieffleetinginstantaneousmomentaryquickshort-livedsuddentransient

• 名词，指突然而短暂的亮光、闪光或闪烁，也可指产生这种闪光的设备，常用于摄影中的闪光灯。

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.

   闪光

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

   同义词beamdazzleflaregleamglintspark

2. Brief momentB1formal

   A very short period of time; an instant.

   瞬间

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

   同义词instantjiffymomentsecondsplit secondtricetwinklingwink

3. Display or showB2informal

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

   闪现

   • 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.

   同义词burstdisplayflareflourishoutburstshow

• 表示突然而短暂的光亮闪现，或快速显示某物、使某物一闪而过的动词。

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.

   闪光

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

   同义词flareflickergleamglintglistenglittersparkletwinkle

2. Show quicklyB1informal

   To show something for a very short time.

   闪现

   • 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.

   同义词displayexhibitexposeflourishrevealshowwave

   反义词concealhidewithhold

3. Move quicklyB1informal

   To move or pass very quickly.

   闪过

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

   同义词boltdartdashflyraceshootspeedsprintwhizzoom

   反义词crawlcreepdawdlelagloitertrudge