spurt
verb [ I or T ] uk/spɜːt/ us/spɝːt/
(LIQUID)
(使)喷出,(使)冒出,(使)涌出
to (cause to) flow out suddenly and with force, in a fast stream
Blood was spurting out all over the place. 血喷得到处都是。
His arm was spurting blood where the vein had been severed. 他胳膊上割破的血管正在往外冒血。
(INCREASE)
mainly US(使)激增,(使)急剧上升
to increase or grow very quickly, or to suddenly increase by a particular amount
Shares of the jewellery store chain spurted $6. 珠宝连锁店的股价飙升了6美元。
spurt
noun [ C ] uk/spɜːt/ us/spɝːt/
(INCREASE)
(活动、干劲的)短时激增,迸发;突然加速,冲刺
a sudden and short period of increased activity, effort, or speed
There was a sudden spurt of activity in the housing market. 房地产市场突然活跃了起来。
He tends to work in spurts. 他工作起来往往时松时紧。
(LIQUID)
(液体等的)喷射
a sudden fast stream of liquid
The water came out in spurts. 水喷涌而出。