flow
/fləʊ/
(flowing, flowed,flows)
1. 不及物动词 If a liquid, gas, or electrical current flows somewhere, it moves there steadily and continuously. 流动
- A stream flowed gently down into the valley. 一条小溪缓缓地流进山谷。
- The current flows into electric motors that drive the wheels. 电流流进电机，驱动轮子。
2. 有变体名词 Flow is also a noun. 流动
- It works only in the veins, where the blood flow is slower. 它只在血液流动较缓的静脉中起作用。
3. 不及物动词 If a number of people or things flow from one place to another, they move there steadily in large groups, usually without stopping. (大量人或物) 流动
- Large numbers of refugees continue to flow from the troubled region into the no-man's land. 大批的难民持续从骚乱地区涌进无人区。
4. 有变体名词 Flow is also a noun. 流动
- She watched the frantic flow of cars and buses along the street. 她注视着街道上川流不息的小车和巴士。
5. 不及物动词 If information or money flows somewhere, it moves freely between people or organizations. (信息) 传播; (资金) 流通
- A lot of this information flowed through other police departments. 该信息大批地传到了其他警务部门。
6. 有变体名词 Flow is also a noun. 传播; 流通
- ...the opportunity to control the flow of information. …控制信息传播的机会。
7. → see also cash flow
8. 习语 If you say that an activity, or the person who is performing the activity, is in full flow, you mean that the activity has started and is being carried out with a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. 热火朝天的
- Lunch at Harry's Bar was in full flow when Irene made a splendid entrance. 艾琳光彩夺目地进门时，哈里酒吧的午餐已进行得热火朝天了。
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