flash
/flæʃ/ (bre, ipa) · [flˈæʃ] /flæʃ/ (ame, ipa) · [flˈæʃ] /ˈflash/ (ame, mw)
flash — 名詞
- flashsingular
- flashesplural
1. a burst of strong light that lasts only a moment before fading away.
閃光
短暫而強烈的亮光
a burst of strong light that lasts only a moment before fading away.
A bright flash lit up the kitchen during the thunderstorm last Tuesday.
上週二雷雨時，一道強烈閃光照亮了整個廚房。
collocation: bright/sudden + flash
Lucas saw a flash of lightning over the hills behind his grandparents' farm.
Lucas 看見一道閃光劃過外公外婆農場後方的山丘。
common collocation: a flash of lightning
There was a sudden flash from the camera as the photographer captured the bride.
攝影師拍下新娘的那一刻，相機突然發出一道閃光。
The welder's torch sent quick flashes across the workshop wall every few seconds.
焊工的噴槍每隔幾秒就在工作坊牆面上射出一道短暫閃光。
Mayumi noticed a faint flash on the horizon, probably a faraway lighthouse signal.
Mayumi 注意到地平線上有一道微弱閃光，大概是遠方的燈塔訊號。
文法句型
a flash of light
a bright flash
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' + light source (a flash of lightning, a flash of fire). Distinguishes from sense 3 (the camera device) and sense 7 (a moment of time) by always denoting an actual visible burst of light.
常見錯誤
2. a brief, intense feeling, idea, or realisation that arrives unexpectedly.
突然的感受
瞬間湧現的情緒或念頭
a brief, intense feeling, idea, or realisation that arrives unexpectedly.
In a flash of anger, Théo slammed the laptop shut and walked outside.
一陣怒火湧上心頭，Théo 用力闔上筆電後走到屋外。
collocation: a flash of + emotion noun
Anya had a flash of inspiration while washing the dishes after dinner.
Anya 在晚餐後洗碗時，腦中突然閃過一個靈感。
common phrase: a flash of inspiration
A flash of guilt crossed Joaquín's face when his mother mentioned the broken vase.
媽媽提到那只破花瓶時，Joaquín 臉上閃過一絲愧疚。
I felt a flash of fear when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors.
電梯在樓層之間突然停下時，我心頭湧上一陣恐懼。
Selim spoke with such a flash of pride that everyone at the table smiled.
Selim 說話時帶著一股驕傲，桌邊每個人都跟著笑了起來。
文法句型
a flash of + emotion/idea
用法筆記
Subject is usually an emotion, an idea, or a realisation; the feeling is short and surprises the experiencer. Distinguishes from sense 1 (visible light) by referring to internal experience.
3. the part on a camera (or a separate add-on tool) that throws out a sharp burst o
閃光燈
相機上發出強光的裝置
the part on a camera (or a separate add-on tool) that throws out a sharp burst of light so a photo can be taken in low light.
Madison forgot to turn off the flash and woke the sleeping baby.
Madison 忘記關閃光燈，結果把熟睡的寶寶吵醒了。
collocation: turn on/off + the flash
Most museums ask visitors to photograph the paintings without flash to protect the colours.
多數博物館要求遊客拍畫作時不要使用閃光燈，以保護顏色。
pattern: with / without + flash
The photographer attached an external flash before walking into the dark reception hall.
攝影師走進昏暗的宴會大廳前先裝上外接閃光燈。
Nila's phone camera has a small built-in flash for low-light selfies.
Nila 的手機相機內建一個小型閃光燈，適合在光線不足時自拍。
Hugo's old film camera needs a battery for the flash to work properly.
Hugo 的老式底片相機要靠電池才能讓閃光燈正常運作。
- flashlight
in American English a portable hand torch; 'flash' on a camera is the camera-mounted strobe
- strobe
professional studio equipment that produces many quick bursts; 'flash' is the everyday word
文法句型
use the flash
with/without flash
用法筆記
Often used uncountably in phrases like 'with flash' / 'without flash' / 'no flash, please'. Distinguishes from sense 1 by naming the device, not the burst of light itself.
4. a small cloth patch or coloured strip sewn onto an army or navy jacket to mark a
臂章；布章
軍服上的識別布章
a small cloth patch or coloured strip sewn onto an army or navy jacket to mark a soldier's rank, regiment, or unit.
Captain Walid pointed at the red flash on his shoulder to identify his regiment.
Walid 上尉指了指肩上的紅色臂章，告訴大家自己屬於哪個團。
pattern: a flash on + uniform body part
Each unit wore a different coloured flash so officers could spot soldiers across the field.
每個單位佩戴不同顏色的臂章，這樣軍官就能在戰場上認出士兵。
Imran polished his boots and ironed the flash onto his ceremonial jacket sleeve.
Imran 擦亮軍靴，並把臂章燙在他的禮服外套袖子上。
The museum displayed an old regimental flash from a Scottish infantry unit of 1915.
博物館展示了一枚 1915 年蘇格蘭步兵團的舊式臂章。
文法句型
wear a flash
regimental flash
用法筆記
Mainly British military usage. Typically modified by a regiment name or colour. Distinguishes from sense 1 (light) and sense 5 (a quick glimpse) by being a physical patch.
5. a very short view of something, often spotted by accident before it disappears a
一瞥
短暫看到某物的片刻
a very short view of something, often spotted by accident before it disappears again.
I caught a flash of red fur as the fox dashed across the road.
狐狸衝過馬路時，我只瞥見一抹紅色毛皮。
collocation: catch / get + a flash of
Through the trees, Bao saw a flash of the deer's white tail.
透過樹叢，Bao 瞥見了那隻鹿白色的尾巴。
A flash of silver in the river told the children there were fish nearby.
河面上閃過一道銀光，孩子們就知道附近有魚。
Esme got only a flash of the singer's face before the bodyguards pushed her away.
保鏢推開她之前，Esme 只瞥見歌手的臉龐一眼。
The hikers caught a flash of the waterfall through a gap in the mist.
登山客透過霧氣的縫隙瞥見了那道瀑布。
文法句型
catch a flash of
a flash of + noun
用法筆記
Subject is usually a moving object or partially hidden scene; commonly preceded by 'catch / get / see + a flash of'. Distinguishes from sense 1 (a burst of actual light) by being a brief view of any visible thing.
6. a brief urgent piece of news that breaks into a TV or radio programme to share s
快訊
電視或廣播插播的緊急消息
a brief urgent piece of news that breaks into a TV or radio programme to share something just happening.
A news flash interrupted the football match to report the earthquake in Taiwan.
一則快訊打斷了足球比賽，報導臺灣發生地震的消息。
collocation: news flash interrupted + programme
Manuela switched on the radio just in time for an evening flash about the election.
Manuela 剛打開收音機，就正好聽到一則關於選舉的晚間快訊。
The presenter read a short flash about the prime minister's resignation, then returned to the weather.
主播播報了一則關於總理請辭的短快訊，隨後回到氣象內容。
Reema heard a breaking news flash on her car radio during the morning commute.
Reema 早上開車通勤時，從車內收音機聽到一則突發新聞快訊。
文法句型
a news flash
breaking news flash
用法筆記
Often appears as 'news flash' or 'breaking news flash' rather than 'flash' alone. Distinguishes from sense 5 (a brief view) by being a broadcast item.
7. a piece of time so short that it feels almost over before it begins.
瞬間
短到幾乎沒感覺的時間
a piece of time so short that it feels almost over before it begins.
The weekend was over in a flash, and Lauren had to pack for Monday.
週末一瞬間就過完了，Lauren 接著就得收拾行李準備週一上班。
fixed phrase: over in a flash
Eli answered the maths question in a flash, surprising even his teacher.
Eli 一瞬間就答出了那道數學題，連老師都嚇了一跳。
fixed phrase: in a flash = instantly
The bus arrived, the doors opened, and in a flash Putri was gone.
公車到站，車門打開，Putri 一瞬間就不見人影了。
Aoi promised the dog walk would only take a flash, but they were gone an hour.
Aoi 答應遛狗只要一下下，結果他們一去就是一個小時。
文法句型
in a flash
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'in a flash'. Distinguishes from sense 2 (a sudden feeling) by referring to elapsed time, not an inner experience.
常見錯誤
8. a showy way of dressing or behaving that is meant to attract attention and impre
浮華；炫耀
表面光鮮卻沒內涵的排場
a showy way of dressing or behaving that is meant to attract attention and impress others.
The car was all flash on the outside but had a tiny old engine inside.
那輛車外觀看起來十分浮華，可惜引擎又小又舊。
fixed phrase: all flash and no substance
Otis enjoyed a bit of flash on his birthday — a velvet jacket and gold rings.
Otis 在生日那天難得擺點浮華排場，穿了天鵝絨外套還戴上金戒指。
collocation: a bit of flash
The restaurant had plenty of flash but the food was disappointing.
那間餐廳裝潢非常浮華，但餐點卻令人失望。
Without all the flash of his rival, the new mayor focused on quiet, practical reforms.
新市長沒有對手那種浮華作風，而是專注在低調務實的改革上。
- substance
the quality of real value behind the surface
文法句型
all flash
a bit of flash
用法筆記
Usually uncountable. Often paired with 'all' or 'a bit of' and carries a slightly disapproving tone about style without substance.
flash — 動詞
- flashpresent simple I / you / we / they
- flashes3rd person singular
- flashing-ing form
- flashedpast simple
1. to produce a quick burst of light, or to make a lamp do this on purpose.
閃爍；閃亮
突然發出短暫強光
to produce a quick burst of light, or to make a lamp do this on purpose.
The lighthouse flashes every twelve seconds to warn passing ships of the rocks.
那座燈塔每十二秒閃爍一次，提醒過往船隻附近有礁石。
pattern: X flashes every + time interval
Lightning flashed across the sky just as the football team ran onto the pitch.
足球隊跑進球場的那一刻，閃電正好劃過天空。
common collocation: lightning flashed
Officer Tomás flashed his torch into the dark garage to check for intruders.
Tomás 警官把手電筒朝陰暗的車庫裡照，檢查是否有入侵者。
The driver behind us flashed his headlights to warn about a police checkpoint.
後方駕駛閃了閃車頭燈，提醒我們前面有警察臨檢。
Stars flashed faintly through the gaps in the cloudy night sky.
繁星隔著多雲的夜空，從雲縫中微微閃爍。
文法句型
X flashes
flash + light source
用法筆記
Intransitive when the light source is the subject ('lightning flashed'); transitive when a person directs the light ('she flashed her torch'). Common collocations: flash a torch, flash one's headlights.
2. (of a person's eyes) to suddenly look brighter or sharper for a moment because o
目光閃動
因情緒激動而眼神發亮
(of a person's eyes) to suddenly look brighter or sharper for a moment because of a strong feeling such as anger or excitement.
Zola's eyes flashed with anger when she heard her brother had taken her bike.
聽到弟弟把她的腳踏車騎走，Zola 眼神中閃過怒意。
pattern: eyes flashed + with + emotion
Grandpa's eyes flashed with excitement as he opened the old photograph album.
外公翻開那本舊相簿時，眼裡閃動著興奮的光芒。
Tyler's eyes flashed dangerously, and the room went quiet at once.
Tyler 眼神閃過一抹危險的神色，整個房間立刻安靜下來。
The judge's eyes flashed when the witness changed her story for the third time.
證人第三次改口時，法官的眼神突然犀利地閃了一下。
文法句型
someone's eyes flash + with emotion
用法筆記
Subject is almost always 'eyes' or 'someone's eyes'. Frequently followed by 'with + emotion' (anger, excitement, fear). Mostly literary or narrative.
3. to travel past or through somewhere extremely quickly, almost too fast to watch.
飛快經過
以極快速度通過某處
to travel past or through somewhere extremely quickly, almost too fast to watch.
A red sports car flashed past us on the motorway just before sunset.
黃昏前，一輛紅色跑車在高速公路上從我們身邊飛快超車。
collocation: flash past
Aoi watched the rice fields flash by from the bullet train window.
Aoi 透過新幹線車窗，看著稻田一片片飛快掠過。
common collocation: flash by
Children on bicycles flashed through the park, laughing and ringing their bells.
孩子們騎著腳踏車飛快穿過公園，一邊大笑一邊按鈴。
A long string of dolphins flashed alongside Hugo's boat for several minutes.
好幾隻海豚連著飛快游過 Hugo 的小船旁邊。
- crawl
to move extremely slowly
文法句型
flash past / by / through
用法筆記
Usually followed by a preposition or particle of motion (past, by, through, across, alongside). Subject is typically a fast-moving vehicle, animal, or person.
4. to show something to someone for only a moment, often as proof or as a quick ges
亮出；秀出
把東西短暫地展示給人看
to show something to someone for only a moment, often as proof or as a quick gesture.
Mr. Chidi flashed his security pass at the receptionist and walked into the office.
Chidi 先生向櫃台秀出識別證，就直接走進辦公室。
common pattern: flash + ID + at someone
The customer flashed a small smile at the waiter before turning back to her phone.
那位顧客朝服務生亮了一個淺淺的微笑，就低頭繼續看手機。
collocation: flash + smile / grin
Brandon flashed his driver's licence at the bouncer and was let into the club.
Brandon 向門口的保鑣亮出駕照，便被放進了夜店。
Ada flashed an angry look at the boys who were teasing her younger sister.
Ada 對欺負妹妹的男孩們投以一個生氣的眼神。
The magician flashed a card to the audience and made it vanish a second later.
魔術師向觀眾秀出一張牌，下一秒就讓它消失了。
- hide
to keep something out of sight
文法句型
flash + object + at someone
用法筆記
Object is usually a small item shown for proof (ID, badge, ticket) or a facial expression (smile, grin, look). Distinguishes from sense 1 (a burst of light) by always taking a non-light object.
5. to suddenly show one's private body parts to other people in public, usually as
暴露身體
在公開場合突然暴露下體
to suddenly show one's private body parts to other people in public, usually as a shocking act.
A drunk stranger tried to flash a family in the park, and police were called.
公園裡有個喝醉的陌生人想對一家人暴露身體，警察隨即被叫來。
pattern: flash + at/in public + bystanders
Two students were arrested last weekend for flashing tourists outside the train station.
上週末有兩名學生因為在火車站外對遊客暴露身體而被逮捕。
common collocation: flash + bystanders
The teenager dared his friend to flash the security camera as a stupid joke.
那名青少年挑戰朋友，要他對著監視器暴露身體當作惡作劇。
Park rangers warned hikers about a man who had been flashing walkers along the river trail.
公園管理員提醒登山客，有名男子在河邊步道上對行人暴露身體。
- expose
more formal; 'expose oneself' is the legal term, 'flash' is the everyday word
文法句型
flash + at someone
用法筆記
Often used intransitively ('he flashed at someone'). The act is usually treated as offensive or illegal in news and conversation. Distinguishes from sense 4 (show something briefly) by referring specifically to indecent exposure.
6. to send information very quickly, especially by using light signals, radio, or s
迅速傳送
用光或訊號快速發送訊息
to send information very quickly, especially by using light signals, radio, or screens.
The captain flashed a coded message to the next ship using a signal lamp.
船長用信號燈把暗號訊息迅速傳送到隔壁那艘船。
pattern: flash + message + to someone
News of the wedding was flashed across television screens around the world within minutes.
幾分鐘內，這場婚禮的消息就迅速傳送到全世界的電視螢幕上。
common passive: be flashed across screens
The control tower flashed a green light to the small plane waiting on the runway.
塔台向跑道上等候的小型飛機迅速打出一道綠燈訊號。
Sports results were flashed onto the giant scoreboard as soon as each match ended.
每場比賽一結束，比分就立刻被迅速傳送到大型計分板上。
文法句型
flash + message + to someone
用法筆記
Frequently passive ('the message was flashed across screens'). Object is usually a signal, message, or news item; the medium is often a light, radio, or large screen.
7. if an idea or memory flashes through your mind, it appears in your thoughts sudd
閃過腦海
念頭或記憶瞬間浮現心中
if an idea or memory flashes through your mind, it appears in your thoughts suddenly and only for a moment.
A memory of his late father flashed through Joshua's mind when he smelt fresh coffee.
聞到剛煮好的咖啡香，Joshua 腦中閃過過世父親的記憶。
pattern: X flashed through someone's mind
The answer flashed into Lakshmi's head right after she had handed in the test.
Lakshmi 一交完考卷，答案才突然閃進她腦海。
variation: flash into someone's head
An image of the missing keys flashed across Eitan's mind during the meeting.
開會途中，遺失的鑰匙的畫面忽然閃過 Eitan 的腦海。
It flashed through Madison's mind that she might have left the oven on.
Madison 腦中突然閃過一個念頭，自己可能忘了關烤箱。
文法句型
flash through / across + someone's mind
用法筆記
Subject is almost always a thought, memory, idea, or 'it' + that-clause. Usually followed by 'through / across / into + someone's mind / head'. Distinguishes from sense 2 noun (a sudden feeling) by being a verb of thought arrival.
8. to show something expensive or impressive in a proud, attention-seeking way.
炫耀
刻意展示貴重物品引人注目
to show something expensive or impressive in a proud, attention-seeking way.
Valentina flashed her diamond ring at every table during the wedding reception.
婚宴上 Valentina 一桌桌地炫耀自己的鑽戒。
pattern: flash + luxury item + at someone
Don't flash that much cash on the bus — someone might try to rob you.
不要在公車上炫耀那麼多現金，可能會有人想搶你。
The young footballer flashed his new sports car all over social media last weekend.
那位年輕足球員上週末在社群媒體上到處炫耀自己的新跑車。
Christopher flashed his expensive watch to anyone who would look at his wrist.
Christopher 對著任何願意看一眼他手腕的人炫耀他那只昂貴的手錶。
- conceal
to deliberately hide something valuable
文法句型
flash + valuable object
用法筆記
Object is usually something valuable or status-symbolic (money, jewellery, designer goods). Carries a disapproving tone — the person is seen as boastful. Distinguishes from sense 4 by always being about bragging, not proof.
flash — 形容詞
- flashpositive
- flashercomparative
- flashestsuperlative
1. designed to look costly and grab people's attention, often in a way many would c
浮誇的
刻意昂貴搶眼而顯俗氣
designed to look costly and grab people's attention, often in a way many would call tasteless.
The footballer drove a flash silver convertible into the quiet village square.
那位足球員開著一輛浮誇的銀色敞篷車駛進寧靜的村莊廣場。
pattern: a flash + status object
Min's uncle wore a flash gold watch to every family wedding.
Min 的叔叔每次參加家族婚禮都戴著一只浮誇的金錶。
The hotel lobby was a bit too flash for Dahlia's quiet tastes.
那間飯店的大廳對 Dahlia 安靜的品味來說有點太浮誇了。
Ramón thought a flash leather jacket would impress the band, but it just made him look uncomfortable.
Ramón 以為穿一件浮誇的皮夾克會讓樂團刮目相看，結果只讓自己看起來很彆扭。
- flashy
very close in meaning; 'flashy' is more common in American English
- showy
neutral about taste; 'flash' usually carries disapproval
- ostentatious
formal version; 'flash' is the everyday British equivalent
- understated
stylish in a quiet, low-key way
- modest
not trying to attract attention
文法句型
a flash + noun
用法筆記
Mainly British informal usage. Often used before nouns that name luxury items (car, watch, suit, hotel). Carries a mildly critical tone — the speaker thinks the display is too much.
常見錯誤
flash — 副詞
1. by being put under intense heat or cold for only a very short time, in order to
極速地
以強熱或強冷極短時間處理
by being put under intense heat or cold for only a very short time, in order to cook or freeze food.
The chef flash-fried the prawns in hot oil for less than a minute.
主廚把蝦子用熱油極速油炸不到一分鐘就起鍋。
compound: flash-fry / flash-cook
Workers at the factory flash-froze the strawberries straight from the fields.
工廠工人把剛從田裡採下的草莓極速冷凍起來。
compound: flash-freeze
Anna learned how to flash-grill tuna while studying cooking in Lisbon.
Anna 在里斯本學廚時，學會了如何極速香煎鮪魚。
Tamás explained that the tomatoes had been flash-roasted to lock in the sweetness.
Tamás 解釋說那些番茄是極速烘烤過的，藉此鎖住甜味。
- slowly
of cooking, gently over a long time
文法句型
flash-cook / flash-fry / flash-freeze
用法筆記
Almost always appears as a hyphenated prefix combined with a cooking verb (flash-fry, flash-freeze, flash-grill, flash-roast). The adverb does not stand alone in everyday speech.