flashpoint
US /ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/
名詞
1.
燃點, 爆發點
a point at which a dangerous or difficult situation is likely to worsen suddenly
範例:
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The border dispute became a dangerous flashpoint between the two nations.
邊境爭端成為兩國之間危險的燃點。
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The city's high unemployment rate is a potential flashpoint for social unrest.
該市的高失業率是社會動盪的潛在燃點。
2.
閃點
the lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near its surface
範例:
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Gasoline has a very low flashpoint, making it highly flammable.
汽油的閃點非常低，因此極易燃。
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Safety regulations require careful handling of liquids with low flashpoints.
安全規定要求小心處理低閃點液體。