What does flare mean?

To burn suddenly brighter or become suddenly stronger. A sudden bright light or a device producing a warning light. To become wider towards one end.

flare

/fleə/ · /fler/

CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6208 in the learning path

突然旺烧；骤然增强

v. To burn suddenly brighter or become suddenly stronger.

突然旺烧；骤然增强

n. A sudden bright light or a device producing a warning light.

闪光；信号弹

v. To become wider towards one end.

向外展开

The flames flared as he added another dry branch.

他又添了一根干树枝，火焰顿时旺了起来。

Tensions can flare when urban development projects fail to address the concerns of local residents.

城市开发项目若未能回应当地居民的关切，紧张局势就可能骤然加剧。

flare up可指火势突然变旺，也指矛盾或病症发作。

What does flare mean?: To burn suddenly brighter or become suddenly stronger. A sudden bright light or a device producing a warning light. To become wider towards one end.
How is flare pronounced?: UK /fleə/, US /fler/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.