flashpoint
US /ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈflæʃ.pɔɪnt/
名词
1.
燃点, 爆发点
a point at which a dangerous or difficult situation is likely to worsen suddenly
示例:
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The border dispute became a dangerous flashpoint between the two nations.
边境争端成为两国之间危险的燃点。
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The city's high unemployment rate is a potential flashpoint for social unrest.
该市的高失业率是社会动荡的潜在燃点。
2.
闪点
the lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near its surface
示例:
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Gasoline has a very low flashpoint, making it highly flammable.
汽油的闪点非常低，因此极易燃。
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Safety regulations require careful handling of liquids with low flashpoints.
安全规定要求小心处理低闪点液体。