| 释义 |
stream /striːm/ n. | vi. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. (小)河；溪流；川；水流
on the banks of a stream 在溪流的两岸
a network of underground streams 伏流网
float along with the stream 随水流漂浮
2. 流；流动；一连串；川流不息；源源不断的供应
a stream of cold air 一股冷空气
a stream of smoke 一缕烟
A stream of people issued from the theatre. 一股人流从剧场涌出。
a stream of lies and slanders 一连串谎言与诽谤
a stream of fresh ideas 一系列新的想法
He was perspiring in streams. 他汗流如注。
He liked to invite a stream of guests, even friends of friends. 他喜欢邀请一批又一批客人，甚至是朋友的朋友。
People began coming in streams. 人们开始川流不息地到来。
Military equipment is being shipped to Europe in a steady stream. 军事装备正在源源不断地运往欧洲。
maintain the steady stream of equipment 保持设备源源不断的稳定供应
3. 光线；(光的)束，道
a stream of light 一道光线
4. 趋势，倾向，潮流；占优势的看法(或团体)
run against the stream of current fashion 违背时尚潮流
5. 〈英〉年龄或能力相仿的小学生分在一起的小组
low stream children 弱智小组的儿童
6. 【计】数据流
II ❶ vi.
1. 流；流动；淌；涌；汗淋淋；泪涟涟
The pipe broke and water streamed onto the floor. 水管破裂，水流到地板上。
Sometimes we would look at one another and the tears would stream down our cheeks. 我们有时会默默对视，任热泪从我们脸上淌下。
He has a fine command of language, and the words stream from his mouth in a torrent. 他善言谈，讲起话来滔滔不绝。
Blood streamed from the wound. 血从伤口涌出。
Rural residents are streaming to the cities. 农村人口正在源源不断涌入城市。
eyes streaming with tears 泪涟涟的眼睛
stream with perspiration 汗流浃背
a streaming umbrella 湿淋淋的雨伞
2. 飞奔，疾驰
Cars stream along the highway. 汽车在公路上疾驰。
The fighter bombers streamed over the flotilla. 战斗轰炸机在舰队上空迅速掠过。
3. 照射；留下一道光迹；被拖曳
The sunlight was streaming into my room. 阳光正照进我的房间。
Dust streamed out behind the car. 车后尘土飞扬。
4. (旗帜、头发等)飘扬，招展
The flags were streaming in the wind. 旗帜迎风飘扬。
Her hair streamed back as she ran. 她奔跑时头发向后飘动着。
❷ vt.
1. 流；流出；涌出
His nose streamed blood. 他的鼻子淌血。
2. 使飘扬
3. 〈英〉把(小学生)按年龄或能力分组
4. 【计】流播
[OE; 与 OHG stroum, Gr rhein to flow, Sans sarati it flows 有关] phr. go (或 swim) against the stream 反潮流，逆潮流而动 go (或 drift, float, swim) with the stream 随大流，顺应潮流；随波逐流 on stream (工厂等)在生产；投入生产 The power station is due to come on stream next year. 这个电站计划明年投产。 |