It works only in the veins, where the blood flow is slower.
它只在静脉里起作用,在静脉中血液流动更慢一些。
2VERB (人群或事物)流动,持续移动 If a number of people or things flow from one place to another, they move there steadily in large groups, usually without stopping. (人群或事物)流动,持续移动
Large numbers of refugees continue to flow from the troubled region into the no-man's land. [VERB prep./adv.]
大批难民不断从骚乱地区涌入无人地带。
Troops would patrol major roads to ensure that traffic flows freely throughout the country. [VERB prep./adv.]
7VERB (话语)流畅,流利 If someone's words flow, they are spoken smoothly and continuously. (话语)流畅,流利
His words flowed more readily. [VERB]
他说得更加流利了。
8VERB (头发或衣服)垂下,飘拂 If someone's hair or clothing flows about them, it hangs freely and loosely. (头发或衣服)垂下,飘拂 [literary]
...a long white dress which flowed over her body. [VERB prep.]
她身上穿的一条飘逸的白色长裙
...long black flowing hair. [VERB-ing]
飘逸的黑色长发
9VERB 充满;满是;到处是 If you say that something flows or that a place flowswith it, you are indicating that there is a great deal of that thing in the place. 充满;满是;到处是
The wine flowed and we danced the night away. [VERB]
我们喝了很多酒,跳了一个晚上的舞。
The square was packed, and the cobbled streets flowed with coloured petals. [VERBwith noun]
广场上挤满了人,鹅卵石铺就的街道上满是五颜六色的花朵。
10PHRASE 滔滔不绝;口若悬河 Someone who is in full flow is talking easily and continuously and seems likely to go on talking for some time. 滔滔不绝;口若悬河
He had been replying for some 40 minutes already and was still in full flow.
他已经就就此问题回答了 40 分钟左右,仍然不见有停下来的意思。
11PHRASE (活动)如火如荼地进行;(人)全力以赴,充满激情 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. (活动)如火如荼地进行;(人)全力以赴,充满激情
Lunch at Harry's Bar was in full flow when Irene made a splendid entrance.
当艾琳光彩照人地出现在门口时,哈里酒吧的午餐会正是热闹非凡。
The Everton keeper needed all his courage to thwart a charging Vinny Jones in full flow.
埃弗顿的守门员需要鼓足全部勇气才有可能抵挡住状态正佳的维尼·琼斯的冲锋射门。
12PHRASE 随波逐流;随大流 If you go with the flow, you let things happen or let other people tell you what to do, rather than trying to control what happens yourself. 随波逐流;随大流
There's nothing I can do about the problem, so I might as well go with the flow.
ADJECTIVE | VERB + FLOW | FLOW + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADJECTIVE➤heavy, large, massive大流量▸➤good相當大的流量▸➤adequate充足的流量➤poor很小的流量◇Our shower doesn't work very well because of the poor water flow.由於水流很小,我們的淋浴器不太好使。➤main主流▸➤increased, increasing增大的/不斷增加的流量➤decreased, reduced下降的/減少的流量▸➤ceaseless, constant, continuous, endless不間斷的/持續的/不停的/源源不斷的流動▸➤free, uninterrupted順暢的/不受阻礙的流動◇the uninterrupted flow of traffic順暢的車流➤even, smooth, steady均勻的/平滑的/平穩的流動◇to maintain an even flow of work through the department保持部門內工作流程的順暢➤easy, natural自如的/自然的流動◇I liked the concerto for its natural flow.我喜歡這部協奏曲的自然流暢。➤outward外流◇the outward flow of investment from the country該國對外的投資➤annual, daily, seasonal年流量;日流量;季節流量▸➤data, information數據流;信息流➤air, gas, heat氣流;煤氣/汽油流量;熱流▸➤blood, menstrual血流量;月經流量▸➤lava, river, water熔岩流;徑流量;水流量➤traffic交通流▸➤capital, cash, financial, investment, production, trade, work資本流動;現金流動;資金流動;投資流向;生產流程;貿易流量;工作流程➤narrative敍述流VERB + FLOW➤have有流動◇Big pension funds have a constant flow of cash.大型退休基金有持續的現金流。➤get, obtain獲得流動◇Squeeze the tube slowly to obtain an even flow.慢慢擠壓軟管使內容物均勻流出。➤allow容許流動◇We like to allow a free flow of ideas in our company.我們希望大家在公司裏能自由交流思想。➤create, generate, produce, provide製造/形成/產生/提供流動◇The system provides a continuous flow of information to the market.這個系統源源不斷地給市場提供信息。➤keep, maintain保持流動◇He kept up a flow of chatter.他一直喋喋不休。➤ensure保證流動◇Use a wide pipe to ensure an adequate flow of water.使用大口徑水管以保證水流暢通。➤control, manage, regulate控制流動;管理流動;調節流量➤follow跟踪流動▸➤encourage, facilitate, stimulate鼓勵/促進/激勵流動◇to encourage the flow of revenue into the country鼓勵收益流入國內➤enhance, improve, increase, restore加強流動;改善流動;增加流量;恢復流動◇The company is trying to enhance its cash flow.公司正努力加強現金流動。➤affect影響流動▸➤disrupt, impede, reduce, restrict, slow, slow down擾亂/阻礙/減少/限制/延緩/放慢流動◇The continual bombing disrupted the flow of supplies to the ground troops.此起彼伏的轟炸擾亂了對地面部隊的物資供應。➤block, break, break up, cut, cut off, halt, interrupt, staunch, stem, stop阻塞/終止/中斷/切斷/止住/停住/阻斷/止住/遏制/停止流動◇They tried to staunch the flow of blood.他們試圖止血。➤direct指引流動方向▸➤divert使⋯改變流向◇The main flow of water has been diverted to a new course.主水流已被導向一個新的水道。➤join匯入⋯流➤measure測流量FLOW + NOUN➤rate流速◇The flow rate was measured at 9.5 gallons per second.測量出的流速是每秒 9.5 加侖。➤chart, diagram流程圖PREPOSITION➤against the flow逆流◇They have to swim against the flow of the river.他們不得不逆着河的水流游泳。➤flow among⋯之間的流動◇information flow among all the different groups所有不同群體之間的信息流動➤flow from來自⋯的⋯流◇First cut off the water flow from the boiler.首先切斷來自鍋爐的水流。➤flow into進入⋯的⋯流◇She joined the flow of immigrants to the country.她加入到湧入該國的移民大潮中。➤flow of⋯流◇a constant flow of information源源不斷的信息流➤flow through通過⋯的⋯流◇the flow of data through the system通過這個系統的數據流PHRASES➤the ebb and flow漲落起伏◇the ebb and flow of the tide潮漲潮落◇He was at the mercy of the ebb and flow of public opinion. (figurative) 他完全受輿論的擺佈。➤in full flow滔滔不絕◇She tried to interrupt his speech, but he was already in full flow (= talking continuously).她試圖打斷他講話,但他已是滔滔不絕了。➤the rate of flow流速◇the rate of flow of water through the pipe水流過管道的速率flow
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ADVERB | VERB + FLOW | PREPOSITION | PHRASESADVERB➤easily, effortlessly, freely, smoothly順暢地/毫不費力地/自由地/暢通地流動◇We talked, and the conversation flowed freely.我們毫無拘束地交談着。◇Wine and beer flowed freely.人們暢飲着葡萄酒和啤酒。➤seamlessly自然流暢地流動◇The songs flow seamlessly into one another.這些歌曲自然流暢地從一首過渡到另一首。➤gently, gracefully輕柔地/優雅地流動▸➤fast, quickly, rapidly, swiftly快速/迅速/疾速/飛快流動◇The river flows very fast here.這兒水流湍急。➤slowly, steadily緩慢/平穩流動▸➤naturally, nicely, well自然地/自如地/順暢地流動◇In a good production of the play, the action and the words flow naturally.在好的戲劇作品中,動作和台詞都會很流暢地向前推進。➤directly徑直地流◇Some of these changes will flow directly from the legislation.這些變化中有一些將會直接來自於立法。➤constantly, continuously持續/不斷流動▸➤away, back, in, out, past流走;流回;流進;流出;流經➤together一起流動VERB + FLOW➤seem to似乎在流動▸➤begin to, start to開始流動▸➤continue to繼續流動◇Imported food aid continued to flow in.國外的救濟食物源源不斷地湧入。PREPOSITION➤across, along, between, down流過⋯;沿⋯流;在⋯之間流動;順⋯流下◇a small stream that flowed down the hillside一條沿山坡而下的小溪➤from從⋯流出◇Blood was still flowing from the wound.傷口還在流血。➤into流進⋯◇One day seemed to flow into the next.時光一天天地流過。➤out of, over, through流出⋯;流經⋯;流過⋯◇Information flows continuously through the network.信息通過網絡不斷流動。➤to流向⋯◇to get blood flowing to the brain讓血液不斷流向大腦PHRASES➤ebb and flow漲落起伏◇The sea ebbed and flowed.大海時而漲潮時而退潮。◇The number of buyers has ebbed and flowed. (figurative) 購買者的人數時多時少。➤flow in a... direction朝⋯方向流動◇The best thing is when ideas flow in both directions.最好的是思想雙向流動。➤flow in the breeze, flow in the wind在微風中/在風中飄動◇Her long hair flowed in the wind as she ran.她跑的時候長髮隨風飄動。
flow noun ⇨flow (a continuous flow of refugees/traffic)⇨current (the flow of blood from the wound)flow
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flow ♦︎ stream ♦︎ tide ♦︎ trickleThese are all words for the movement of people or things in one direction.这些词均表示流动、人流、车流。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a flow / stream (of sb / sth) into / through sth◆a steady / constant flow / stream / trickle◆a continuous / endless flow / stream◆to halt / control the flow / tide◆to go / swim against the flow / tide■flow [countable, usually singular, uncountable] a steady and continuous movement of people or things in one direction流;流动◆There was a continuous flow of refugees across the border.难民接连不断地穿过边境。◆We need further measures to increase traffic flow(= make it move faster).我们需要采取进一步的措施以提高交通流量。■stream [countable] a long series or line of sth, especially people or vehicles, moving in a continuous flow(尤指)人流,车流◆I've had a steady stream of visitors.我不断有客人来。◆Cars filed past in an endless stream.汽车川流不息,鱼贯而过。ⓘ A stream can also be a large amount of sth or number of things that arrive or happen one after another. * stream亦可指一连串、接二连三的事情。 see also stream ⇨ floodnoun2, stream ⇨ surgeverbNOTE辨析 Flow or stream?The flow of people or vehicles is the fact of them moving; a stream of people or vehicles is a long series or line of them, coming one after another. In many cases you can use either word, but in some only flow can be used. * flow指人或车在移动这个事实;stream指一长队人或车接二连三地过来。在许多情况下这两个词可以通用,但有些情况下只能用flow◆a continuous flow / stream of people连续不断的人流◆to increase traffic stream■tide [countable, usually singular] a large amount or number of sth that is increasing or moving in one direction and may be difficult to control(难以控制的)浪潮◆There is anxiety about the rising tide of crime.犯罪率日益增长,令人忧虑。◆Measures have been taken to stem the tide(= stop it from getting worse) of pornography.已采取措施遏制淫秽品泛滥的势头。◆The 1830s saw a tide of emigrants leave Europe for Australia.19世纪30年代,大批欧洲人移民澳大利亚。■trickle [countable, usually singular] a small amount or number of sth coming or going slowly稀疏缓慢来往的东西◆As a result of the civil war, the steady trickle of immigration became a flood of refugees.内战致使原本稳定稀疏的移民人数变成大批难民涌入。flow
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➡ See also the entry for trickle另见trickle条flow ♦︎ run ♦︎ pour ♦︎ stream ♦︎ circulate ♦︎ spew ♦︎ pump ♦︎ cascade ♦︎ spurt ♦︎ gushThese words can all be used when a liquid or gas moves from one place to another, especially in large quantities.这些词均表示液体或气体涌流、喷出、倾泻。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to flow / pour / stream / spew / pump / cascade / spurt / gush out◆to flow / run / pour / stream / spew / pump / spurt / gush out of sth◆to flow / run / pour / stream / spew / pump / cascade / spurt / gush from sth◆to flow / run / pour / stream / cascade / spurt / gush into sth◆to flow / run / pour / stream / circulate / pump / cascade / spurt / gush through sth◆to flow / run / pour / stream / cascade / gush down (sth)◆to flow / circulate / pump (sth) around / round sth◆to be flowing / running / streaming / gushing with sth◆water flows / runs / pours / streams / circulates / cascades / spurts / gushes◆blood flows / runs / pours / streams / circulates / pumps / cascades / spurts / gushes◆tears flow / run / pour / stream / gush◆adrenalin flows / pours / pumps◆a waterfall pours / cascades / gushes◆light flows / pours / streams / cascades◆smoke pours / streams / spews◆to flow / run / circulate freely / slowly■flow [intransitive] (usually used with an adverb or preposition通常与副词或介词连用) (of liquid, gas or electricity) to move steadily and continuously in one direction(液体、气体或电)流,流动◆It's here that the river flows down into the ocean.这条河就在这里汇入海洋。◆This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs.这可以防止空气直接涌入肺部。◆The current flowing in a circuit is measured by connecting an ammeter.连接上安培计可以测量电路里的电流。 see also flow ⇨ currentnoun■run(running, ran, run) [intransitive](of a liquid) to flow; to send out a liquid(液体)流淌,流动;流出液体◆The tears ran down her cheeks.泪水顺着她的脸颊淌下来。◆Who left the tap running?谁没关水龙头?◆Your nose is running.你流鼻涕了。◆The smoke makes my eyes run.烟熏得我直流眼泪。ⓘ If sth is running with sth, it is covered with liquid. * be running with sth指被液体覆盖、流满◆His face was running with sweat.他汗流满面。■pour [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) (of liquid, smoke or light) to flow quickly in large amounts(液体、烟或光)涌流,倾泻,喷发◆Blood was pouring from the wound.血从伤口里涌出来。◆Thick black smoke was pouring out of the roof.黑色浓烟从屋顶滚滚冒出。◆The kitchen door opened and light poured into the hallway.厨房门开了,灯光一下子把门厅照亮了。■stream [intransitive, transitive] (when there is no object an adverb or preposition is used不带宾语时与副词或介词连用) (of liquid, gas, smoke or light) to flow quickly and continuously; to make a liquid or gas do this(液体、气体、烟或光)流泻,流动,流出;使(液体等)流出◆Sunlight streamed through the windows.阳光洒进窗内。◆Her head was streaming with blood.她头上流着血。◆The exhaust streamed black smoke.排气管里冒出黑烟。■circulate ˈsɜːkjəleɪt; NAmEˈsɜːrkjəleɪt [intransitive, transitive](of a liquid or gas) to move continuously around a place or system; to make a liquid or gas do this(液体或气体)环流,循环;使(液体或气体)循环◆The condition prevents blood from circulating freely.这种病阻碍了血液的循环畅通。◆Cooled air is circulated throughout the building.冷气在整座大楼循环。 see also circulation ⇨ currentnoun■spewspjuː [intransitive, transitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) (especially of smoke or flames) to flow out quickly in large amounts; to make smoke or flames do this(尤指烟或火焰)喷出,涌出;使(烟或火焰)喷出◆Flames spewed from the aircraft's engine.飞机发动机喷出火焰。◆Massive chimneys were spewing out smoke and flames.一座座高大的烟囱冒着烟和火焰。■pump [intransitive] (always used with an adverb or preposition总是与副词或介词连用) (of a liquid) to flow in a particular direction as if it is being forced by a pump(液体)涌出,涌流,奔流◆Blood was pumping out of the wound on his shoulder.血从他肩头的伤口喷出。■cascade kæˈskeɪd [intransitive] (written) (of liquid) to flow downwards in large amounts(液体)倾泻而下,流注◆Water cascaded down the mountainside.水从山坡倾泻而下。■spurt [intransitive, transitive] (when there is no object an adverb or preposition is used不带宾语时与副词或介词连用) (of liquid, gas or flames) to burst or pour out suddenly in a fast stream; to produce a sudden fast stream of liquid, gas or flames(液体、气体或火焰)喷出,冒出;使(液体等)喷出◆Blood was spurting from her nose.血从她的鼻子里汩汩流出来。◆The volcano spurted clouds of steam and ash high into the air.火山把团团热气和灰喷向高空。▸spurt
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[countable] ◆a spurt of blood一股急速喷出的血■gush gʌʃ [intransitive, transitive] (when there is no object an adverb or preposition is used不带宾语时与副词或介词连用) (of a liquid) to flow out suddenly and quickly in large amounts; (of a container or vehicle) to suddenly let out large amounts of a liquid(液体)喷出,涌出;(容器或车辆)大量泄出(液体)◆Water gushed out of the pipe.水从管子中涌出。◆The tanker was gushing oil.油箱在大量喷油。