flashpoint
US /ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/
名詞
1.
火種, 発火点
a point at which a dangerous or difficult situation is likely to worsen suddenly
例:
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The border dispute became a dangerous flashpoint between the two nations.
国境紛争は両国間の危険な火種となった。
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The city's high unemployment rate is a potential flashpoint for social unrest.
都市の高い失業率は社会不安の潜在的な火種である。
2.
引火点
the lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near its surface
例:
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Gasoline has a very low flashpoint, making it highly flammable.
ガソリンは非常に低い引火点を持ち、非常に燃えやすい。
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Safety regulations require careful handling of liquids with low flashpoints.
安全規制では、低い引火点を持つ液体の慎重な取り扱いが求められている。