flow
/fləʊ/ · /floʊ/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #3062 in the learning path
流动；流通
Definitions
v. To move continuously, like water through a channel.
流动；流通
n. Continuous movement, or the amount moving through a place.
流动；流量
Example
Rainwater flowed down the path and into the garden.
雨水沿着小路流进了花园。
Improved public transport can ease the flow of traffic and reduce air pollution in crowded cities.
改善公共交通可以使交通更加顺畅，并减少拥挤城市的空气污染。
Collocations
- flow into
- traffic flow
- cash flow
- flow rate
Word family
- flowing (adj.)
- inflow (n.)
- outflow (n.)
Synonyms
- stream
Usage tip
过去式和过去分词均为flowed，不是flew。
FAQ
- What does flow mean?
- To move continuously, like water through a channel. Continuous movement, or the amount moving through a place.
- How is flow pronounced?
- UK /fləʊ/, US /floʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
