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BNC: 1759 COCA: 1984

flow

1 flow /ˈfloʊ/ verb
flows; flowed; flowing
1 flow
/ˈfloʊ/
verb
flows; flowed; flowing
Learner's definition of FLOW
[no object]
of liquid, gas, or electricity : to move in a steady and continuous way(液体、气体、电等的)流动
often used figuratively常用作比喻
: to move in a continuous and smooth way流淌;顺畅地移动
: to move, come, or go continuously in one direction流向;涌向
: to proceed in a smooth and easy way顺畅进行
of a drink : to be drunk freely畅饮
: to hang down in a loose and graceful way飘垂
: to be caused or produced by something : to come from something引发;产自;来自
of a tide : to move in toward the land : rise涨潮

— flowing

adjective
2 flow /ˈfloʊ/ noun
plural flows
2 flow
/ˈfloʊ/
noun
plural flows
Learner's definition of FLOW
[singular] : an act of flowing流动;流淌
: the movement of something that is flowing(某物的)流动;流
[count] : a large area of mud or some other material that is flowing or that was formed by flowing(大面积的)泥浆,流动物
[noncount] : the amount of something that flows in a certain time流量
see also cash flow

ebb and flow

see 1ebb

go against the flow

: to do things that do not agree with what most other people are doing不随大流;不合潮流

go with the flow

: to relax and accept what is happening without trying to change things or do something different or difficult顺其自然

in full flow

chiefly British
used to describe someone who is talking continuously in a very enthusiastic way滔滔不绝;口若悬河
used to describe the time when something is most active, successful, etc.顶峰时刻;高潮
BNC: 1759 COCA: 1984

flow

1 of 2

verb

flowed; flowing; flows

intransitive verb

1
a(1)
: to issue or move in a stream
rivers flow into the sea
(2)
b
: to move with a continual change of place among the constituent particles
molasses flows slowly
water flowing over the dam
2
: rise
the tide ebbs and flows
3
: abound
a land flowing with natural resources
4
a
: to proceed smoothly and readily
conversation flowed easily
b
: to have a smooth continuity
the flowing lines of the car
5
: to hang loose and billowing
her gown flowed around her
6
: to derive from a source : come
the wealth that flows from trade
7
: to deform under stress without cracking or rupturing
used especially of minerals and rocks
8

transitive verb

1
: to cause to flow
flowing oil over the swamp to kill mosquito larvae
2
: to discharge in a flow
The new oil well flowed 100 barrels a day.

flow

2 of 2

noun

1
: an act of flowing
2
b
: flood sense 2
the tide's ebb and flow
3
a
: a smooth uninterrupted movement or progress
a flow of information
b
: stream
also : a mass of material which has flowed when molten
an old lava flow
c
: the direction of movement or development
go with the flow
4
: the quantity that flows in a certain time
a gauge that measures fuel flow
5
6
a
: the motion characteristic of fluids
b
: a continuous transfer of energy

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for flow

spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem mean to come up or out of something into existence.

spring implies rapid or sudden emerging.

an idea that springs to mind

arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent.

new questions have arisen
slowly rose to prominence

originate implies a definite source or starting point.

the fire originated in the basement

derive implies a prior existence in another form.

the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast

flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception.

words flowed easily from her pen

issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

blood issued from the cut

emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a source.

reports emanating from the capital

proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause.

advice that proceeds from the best of intentions

stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development.

industries stemming from space research

Example Sentences

Verb rivers flowing into the sea She opened the faucet and the water began to flow freely. a device that measures the amount of electricity flowing through a circuit Traffic has been flowing smoothly from east to west. The grain flowed smoothly down the elevator chute. Requests have flowed into the office. Money has continued to flow in. Noun a sudden flow of tears a steady flow of traffic The doctor was trying to stop the flow of blood. We want to encourage the free flow of ideas. the westward flow of settlers We've been receiving a constant flow of phone calls. measuring blood flow to the brain See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Two of those road projects will enhance traffic flow in and out of Redstone Arsenal. Paul Gattis | Pgattis@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 The complaints come as Ukrainian grain exports flow at their fastest rate since the war started. Alistair Macdonald And Karolina Jeznach, WSJ, 17 Sep. 2022 If your fire is packed too densely, air can’t flow through to drive combustion; if your fuel is packed too loosely, then the air can’t get enough power to move quickly. Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 13 Sep. 2022 Letting your feelings flow today could result in some cathartic healing. Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Winds could gust over 60 mph as the wind flow around the storm begins to interact with the mountainous terrain of Southern California. Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 Elsewhere, the open concept layout allows for the dining area, gourmet chef’s kitchen and 600-bottle wine cellar to effortlessly flow into one another on the first floor. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 There remains uncertainty as to exactly how much rain will fall and where, but the counterclockwise flow around the storm will steer winds from the east over much of the Southwest. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 City officials say the changes will make San Diego’s street sweeping more effective and efficient, which will keep more trash out of local rivers and bays, which eventually flow into the ocean. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
Noun
This steering flow means the heaviest rainfall will probably concentrate along the eastern slopes of Southern California’s mountains. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Russia has recently cut off the natural gas flow to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, and Mr. Putin threatened to extend the cutoff and add oil and refined products. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The easterly flow from Kay on Friday may well produce very warm overnights for the Los Angeles coasts and valleys, the weather service in Los Angeles said. Judson Jones, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022 This led the researchers to determine the water flow near Giza was a way of life until the area started to dry out in the era following the construction of the pyramids. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 Yet in this century, the river’s natural flow has averaged far less than was spoken for, just 12.4 million acre-feet. AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 2022 Extended forecasts are showing a quick heat up Friday with a switch to offshore flow bringing in warm temperatures from the east. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 The flow led to the methodical removal of his suit jacket, tie, jewelry, shirt and jeans throughout the night until only a black leotard was exposed. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Starting his set with clips of him with the Columbia film studio torch-bearer, JID took control of his cinematic a voice as thick as his bass lines and his signature stutter-step flow racing at breakneck speeds. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English flōwan; akin to Old High German flouwen to rinse, wash, Latin pluere to rain, Greek plein to sail, float

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a(1)

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flow was before the 12th century
BNC: 1759 COCA: 1984
flow

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + FLOW | FLOW + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEheavy, 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 + FLOWhave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 + NOUNrate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PREPOSITIONagainst 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PHRASESthe 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

verb

ADVERB | VERB + FLOW | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERBeasily, 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 + FLOWseem 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。PREPOSITIONacross, 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PHRASESebb 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。

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