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单词 flashpoint
释义
flashpoint
noun
uk
/ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/us
/ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/

flashpointnoun(VIOLENCE)

[C]
aplaceorstageat whichviolencemight beexpectedtobegin:
（暴力）即将爆发的地点（或阶段）
Because of the army'spresence, thecityisseento be the flashpoint of thearea.由于军队进驻，那座城市被看作是该地区暴力活动一触即发之地。
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Turning points & deciding moments
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  • if/when it comes to the crunchidiom
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flashpointnoun(TEMPERATURE)

[Cusually singular]chemistryspecialized
The flashpoint of aliquidis thelowesttemperatureat which thevapouritproduceswillburninair.
（液体的）燃点，闪（火）点
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  • fathom
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  • MHz
  • molar
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(Definition offlashpointfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

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There are 23 other areas of potential conflict between nations and there is tension in another 24 areas, making 73 possible flashpoints throughout the world.
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The pickets are out, and what has been said about flashpoints being inevitable must be true.
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We should not erect new flashpoints; we should take them away.
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I fear that we are erecting quite a number of flashpoints because of the way that we treat prisoners.
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Does he not agree that there are in fact two flashpoints?
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Currently, military forces are welcomed initially to stabilise potential flashpoints and to control areas by patrolling and observation to prevent atrocities from taking place.
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In the context of collective security, it is not difficult to identify potential flashpoints throughout the world.
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A number of flashpoints throughout the world could easily develop and lead to nuclear war.
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Our planning must continue to assess the likely flashpoints in the world.
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We want to reduce the flashpoints between them.
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People react if flashpoints are created.
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However, those flashpoints justify this legislation.
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The other is the group's tactics of carrying placards and chanting in places that are potential flashpoints.
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There were several flashpoints both during and after the game.
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Most of these clusters of interconnected cross-border flashpoints grew robust over time.
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