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spark /BrE spɑːk; NAmE spɑːrk/ ► SEE ALLspark sth off spark upspark sth up ●ˌspark sth ˈoff (informal) to cause sth to suddenly happen or develop 使爆发（或发展）；引发；导致◆The incident sparked off riots across the country.
这一事件激起了全国各地的骚乱。◆His resignation sparked off a political crisis.
他的辞职引发了一场政治危机。OBJ riots, debate, incident, protest, crisis NOTE Spark sth is also used on its own * spark sth 单独使用也作此义◆The TV programme sparked a storm of protest.
这档电视节目引发了一阵抗议浪潮。[v + adv + n] [v + pron + adv] [v + n + adv] (rare) ●ˌspark ˈupif a fire sparks up, it starts to burn brightly again after a period when it was almost out （死灰）复燃◆The fire is still smoking and could spark up at any moment.
那火堆还在冒烟，随时会再燃烧起来。◆ (figurative) They sparked up (= became more lively and interested) when they heard the music.
他们听到音乐就来了劲头。[v + adv]●ˌspark sth ˈup (informal) 1. if you spark up a conversation, a debate, a friendship, etc., you start one, often suddenly （突然）开始（交谈、争论、交友等）◆I sat down beside Helen and tried to spark up a conversation with her.
我在海伦旁边坐下，想和她攀谈。2. to add interest or excitement to sth 给…增添趣味；增加…的兴致◆Spark up pasta dishes with fresh herbs.
用新鲜香草给意大利面食调味。◆Send a card and spark up someone’s day.
寄贺卡一张，让人快乐一天。SYN spice sth up3. spark up sth to light a fire, etc. 点燃；引燃◆ (slang) Time to spark up a cigarette.
到吸烟时间了。◆ (figurative) There is nothing in the book to spark up the reader’s interest.
书中毫无吸引读者兴趣之处。 NOTE When the object of spark up is a noun, it comes after up, but when the object is a pronoun, it comes between spark and up * spark up 的宾语如果是名词，应置于 up 之后；但如果是代词，应置于 spark 和 up 之间◆If your dress looks boring, spark it up with some sequins.
你的连衣裙要是看上去单调，可以用些亮片给它增色。[v + adv + n] [v + pron + adv] [v + n + adv] (rare) |