flash
Significado: A sudden brief burst of light; to shine suddenly and brightly
Flash can be a noun or verb referring to a sudden burst of bright light. It's used for lightning, camera flashes, and quick movements. 'In a flash' means very quickly. 'Flash' as an adjective (British informal) means showy or ostentatious. A 'flashback' is a memory of a past event.
Ejemplos
- A flash of lightning lit up the sky. 一道闪电照亮了天空。Un destello de relámpago iluminó el cielo.稲妻の閃光が空を照らしました。번개의 섬광이 하늘을 밝혔습니다.
- The idea came to her in a flash. 这个想法一瞬间浮现在她脑海中。La idea le vino en un instante.そのアイデアは一瞬で彼女の頭に浮かびました。그 아이디어가 순식간에 그녀에게 떠올랐습니다.
- He flashed his ID at the security guard. 他向保安亮了一下身份证。Mostró rápidamente su identificación al guardia de seguridad.彼は警備員にIDをさっと見せました。그는 경비원에게 신분증을 재빨리 보여 주었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
Probably imitative of a sudden burst of flame. First recorded in the 14th century meaning 'to rush, splash water'. The light sense appeared in the 16th century. 'Flash mob' was coined in 2003; 'flashback' in the 1900s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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