spark

US /spɑːrk/
UK /spɑːrk/
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1.

火花

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, electric circuit, or friction

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A single spark ignited the dry leaves.
一小撮火花点燃了干枯的树叶。
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You can see sparks flying when the metal is ground.
研磨金属时，你可以看到火花飞溅。
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2.

火花, 一丝

a trace of a quality or intense feeling

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There was a spark of hope in her eyes.
她的眼中闪烁着一丝希望。
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He still has that creative spark.
他仍然拥有那种创造性的火花。
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1.

点燃, 引发

to ignite or cause to ignite

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The friction sparked a small fire.
摩擦引燃了一小堆火。
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The old engine sparked to life with a cough.
旧引擎咳了几声，然后启动了。
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激发, 鼓舞

to stimulate or inspire

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His speech sparked a lively debate.
他的演讲引发了一场激烈的辩论。
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The new policy aims to spark economic growth.
新政策旨在刺激经济增长。
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