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spurt

/ˈspɜːrt/ American
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  • n. 突然爆发
  • n. 喷射
  • v. 喷出
Definition
  • n. a sudden brief burst of activity
  • n. a jet of liquid
  • v. to gush out suddenly in a stream
Example
The plant grew in a sudden spurt after the spring rains began.
春雨过后,这株植物突然猛长了一阵。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: a stream shot from a small opening (noun).

比较义项:从小孔中喷出的液体或气体(喷流、喷射)(名词)。

  • jet

    Jet suggests a continuous, forceful stream, typically produced by pressure or mechanical force, as from a burst pipe, hose, or engine, rather than a single sudden burst.

    jet强调持续、有力的喷流,通常由压力或机械力产生,比如爆裂的水管、水管或发动机喷出的水流,而不是单次突然的喷涌。

    A jet of water shot from the burst pipe and hit the ceiling.

    一股水流从破裂的水管中喷出,射到了天花板上。

  • spurt 本词

    Spurt suggests a sudden, brief, often uncontrolled gush of liquid, appearing abruptly rather than as a steady or deliberate stream.

    spurt强调液体突然、短暂且往往不受控制地喷涌而出,是骤然出现的,而不是稳定或有意为之的水流。

    A spurt of ketchup shot unexpectedly from the bottle and stained his shirt.

    一股番茄酱突然从瓶子里喷出,弄脏了他的衬衫。

  • squirt

    Squirt suggests a small, quick, usually deliberate shot of liquid, often produced by squeezing or pressing something, implying a modest quantity rather than a large or forceful stream.

    squirt强调少量、快速且通常是有意挤压或按压产生的喷射,意味着喷出的量较少,而不是大量或有力的水流。

    She added a squirt of lemon juice to her tea before drinking it.

    她在喝茶前往茶里挤了一点柠檬汁。

Jet, spurt, and squirt can all mean a stream shot from a small hole, but the manner differs. Jet means a forceful, continuous stream, from pressure or an engine. Spurt means a sudden, brief, uncontrolled gush. Squirt means a small, quick, deliberate shot of liquid.

这三个词在该义项上都指从小孔中喷出的液体,但语气和方式不同:jet强调有力、持续的喷流;spurt强调突然、短暂的喷涌;squirt强调少量、快速且通常有意为之的一喷。这里不比较jet的“喷气式飞机”义、spurt的“(活动、努力等的)突然爆发”义,以及squirt口语中指“毛头小子”的义项。