flush

• 形容一个人有很多钱或资源；也形容脸发红或容光焕发。

Describes someone who has plenty of money or resources; also describes a face that is red or glowing.

1. Having plenty of moneyB2informal

   Having a lot of money, especially temporarily.

   手头宽裕

   • He was feeling flush after winning the lottery.
   • She's flush with cash this month from her bonus.
   • They were flush enough to buy a new car.

   同义词affluentloadedmoneyedprosperousrichwealthy

   反义词destituteimpecuniouspennilesspenuriouspoor

2. Level or even with a surfaceB2formal

   Being exactly level or aligned with a surface.

   齐平

   • The door should be flush with the wall.
   • Make sure the tiles are flush against each other.
   • The shelf is flush with the edge of the table.

   同义词alignedcoplanarevenflatlevelplanesquaretrue

   反义词protrudingraisedrecessedsunkenuneven

3. Red in the faceB1formal

   Having a red or rosy complexion, often from emotion or exertion.

   脸红的

   • Her cheeks were flush from the cold wind.
   • He was flush with embarrassment after the mistake.
   • She looked flush after running up the stairs.

   同义词blushingcrimsonfloridglowingredred-facedrosyruddy

   反义词ashenpalesallowwan

• 副词，表示“与表面齐平”或“直接、精确地”。常用于对齐语境（如“紧贴墙壁”），或表示强调（如“正中鼻子”）。

An adverb meaning 'so as to be level or even with a surface' or 'directly and squarely.' It is often used in contexts of alignment (e.g., 'flush against the wall') or emphasis (e.g., 'hit flush on the nose'). The form is identical to the adjective and verb.

1. Directly or squarelyB2informal

   In a direct, straight, or exact manner; often used with verbs like 'hit' or 'land'.

   正着

   • The ball hit him flush on the nose.
   • The car landed flush against the wall.
   • He struck the target flush in the center.

   同义词bangdeadexactlyplumbpreciselyrightsmacksquarelystraight

• 名词，指突然的水流或冲洗，常用于马桶冲水的语境；也指因情绪或炎热而脸部突然发红。

A noun referring to a sudden flow or rush of water, often used in the context of a toilet mechanism, or a sudden reddening of the face due to emotion or heat.

1. B1formal

   A sudden reddening of the face, often due to embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   脸红

   • A flush spread across her cheeks when she was complimented.
   • He felt a flush of anger rise within him.
   • The sudden flush on his face betrayed his embarrassment.

   同义词blushcolorglowrosinessruddinesssuffusion

   反义词palenesspallor

2. Sudden increase or surgeB2informal

   A sudden, abundant flow or increase, often of money or resources.

   激增

   • The company experienced a flush of cash after the investment.
   • A flush of new ideas came to him during the brainstorming session.
   • The lottery winner had a flush of wealth overnight.

   同义词boomfloodinfluxrushspatesurgeupsurge

   反义词decreasedroughtscarcityshortage

3. Poker handB2formal

   A hand in poker consisting of five cards all of the same suit.

   同花

   • He won the game with a royal flush.
   • She was dealt a flush in hearts.
   • A flush is a strong hand in poker.

4. Plumbing actionA2formal

   The act of cleaning or clearing a toilet or drain by a rush of water.

   冲水

   • He gave the toilet a flush after using it.
   • The flush of the toilet was loud in the quiet room.
   • She pressed the button for a flush.

• 动词，指用水流冲洗或清除某物，也指脸红、涨红。

A verb used to indicate the act of cleansing or removing something with a flow of water, or to become red in the face.

1. Turn redB1formal

   To become red in the face, typically from embarrassment, anger, or excitement.

   脸红

   • She flushed when he complimented her.
   • His face flushed with anger during the argument.
   • The shy boy flushed and looked down at his shoes.

   同义词blushcolorcrimsonglowredden

2. Clean with waterA2formal

   To cause water to flow through something, especially a toilet or pipe, to clean it.

   冲洗

   • Please flush the toilet after you use it.
   • The plumber flushed the pipes to remove the blockage.
   • He flushed the system with clean water.

   同义词hoserinsesluiceswillwash

   反义词blockclogobstructplugstop

3. Drive out or force outB2formal

   To force someone or something out of a hiding place.

   赶出

   • The police flushed the suspect out of the building.
   • The hunters flushed the birds from the bushes.
   • The investigation flushed out several corrupt officials.

   同义词dislodgedrive outexpelforce outroutsmoke out

短语动词变体flush down