flow

• 名词，指液体、气体、电流等的连续运动、流动或循环；也指信息、时间等抽象事物的持续流动或流量。

A noun referring to the continuous movement, progression, or circulation of a liquid, gas, electricity, or abstract concepts like information or time.

1. Movement of liquidA2formal

   The continuous movement of a liquid, gas, or other substance in one direction.

   流动

   • The flow of the river was strong after the rain.
   • The plumber checked the water flow in the pipes.
   • Lava flow from the volcano destroyed several houses.

   同义词circulationcurrentdripfluxmovementstreamtrickle

2. B1formal

   A steady, continuous stream or supply of something.

   持续不断的流

   • There was a constant flow of traffic on the highway.
   • The flow of information between departments improved.
   • The company maintains a steady cash flow.

   同义词cascadecurrentfluxgushoutpouringspatestreamsurgetidetorrent

3. Movement of speech or thoughtB2formal

   The smooth and continuous way in which words or ideas are expressed.

   语言或思想的流畅

   • Her speech had a natural flow that captivated the audience.
   • The writer's flow of ideas was interrupted by the phone call.
   • He lost the flow of his argument when he was questioned.

   同义词continuitycoursecurrentfluencyprogressionsequencestreamsuccessiontrain

• 动词，用于描述液体、气体或电以稳定的连续流的形式运动，也指抽象事物（如时间或谈话）顺畅地流动。

A verb used to describe the movement of a liquid, gas, or electricity in a steady, continuous stream, or the smooth progression of something abstract like time or conversation.

1. Move smoothlyA2formal

   To move steadily and continuously in a current or stream.

   流动

   • The river flows gently through the valley.
   • Water flows from the tap when you turn it on.
   • Traffic flows smoothly during off-peak hours.

   同义词coursedriftglidepourrunstream

   反义词ceasefreezehaltsolidifystagnatestop

2. Proceed continuouslyB1formal

   To proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly.

   流动

   • The conversation flowed easily between old friends.
   • Ideas began to flow as she started writing.
   • The music flowed from the speakers throughout the hall.

   同义词continuecourseglidemovepourrollrunstream

   反义词ceasehaltpausestagnatestop

3. Hang looselyB2formal

   To hang or fall loosely and gracefully.

   飘垂

   • Her hair flowed down her back in waves.
   • The dress flowed around her ankles as she walked.
   • The curtains flowed in the breeze from the open window.

   同义词cascadedrapefallhangspillstreamsweeptrail

短语动词变体flow awayflow fromflow offflow out