Definition of flow in English:

flow

verb fləʊfloʊ

[no object]

1(of a liquid, gas, or electricity) move steadily and continuously in a current or stream.
（尤指液体）流，流动，流出
from here the river flows north
河流自此向北流去。
ventilation channels keep the air flowing
Example sentencesExamples
- By reversing the direction electricity flows through a magnet the poles can be reversed.
- Electricity flows through the tube when the light is turned on.
- The liquid blue nectar was flowing like water until we bounced over to Metronome.
- Huygens' data provide strong evidence for liquids flowing on Titan.
- The condensed liquid water flows to a separate storage chamber.
- The higher the amount of water pressure, the more water will flow through the hose.
- It cost about €15 million, and now electricity flows in both directions over the border.
- This free electricity will flow indefinitely, without much, or any maintenance.
- Return gas flows back through the heat exchanger to pre-cool the incoming high pressure gas mixture.
- I plug it in, set it, and as long as there is electricity flowing through power lines, it will run forever it seems.
- And reverse irradiation resulted in a reverse of the flow, water flowing down and air up.
- I feel like low voltage electricity is flowing through my blood, gentle convulsions rippling through my skin and muscle, as my body is making its own judgment of the situation.
- The quantity of a rich component contained in an exhaust gas flowing into a catalyst during a period of time period is calculated.
- The external fuel tank, for instance, is full of oxygen and hydrogen cooled to - 400 F. to make the gases flow as liquids.
- Exhaust gases flow through the CO 2 sorbent bed before being released into the atmosphere.
- First the flow is minimal, but then as more and more water flows out, the current gets faster and faster.
- By studying it, there were able to tell that it had once had liquid water flowing through it.
- However, if liquid water flowed on Mars in the distant past, the climate might have been very different from what it is today.
- Red liquid flowed in tiny streams from his clenched fist, but he didn't seem to notice.
- As the hot, high-pressure gas flows through the condenser, it radiates heat into the ambient air and cools down.
Synonyms
run, move, go along, course, pass, proceed, glide, slide, drift, circulate, trickle, dribble, drizzle, spill, gurgle, babble, ripple
stream, swirl, surge, sweep, gush, cascade, pour, roll, rush, whirl, well, spurt, spout, squirt, spew, jet
leak, seep, ooze, percolate, drip
1. 1.1 (of the sea or a tidal river) move towards the land; rise.
  （海洋，有潮河）涨潮；水位上升。比较EBB
  Compare with ebb
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is in an intimate valley formed by a stream flowing into a tidal basin.
  Now the calm river flows between the backwaters and wooded bluffs in an oversized valley.
  The locals said that the backwaters flow in at different times each day.
2with adverbial of direction Go from one place to another in a steady stream, typically in large numbers.
（人，物）涌向，涌进
people flowed into the huge courtyard
Example sentencesExamples
- We have troops flowing in from Alabama, Kansas, just about every state we're bringing troops in.
- Reports of human rights violations implicating the Army keep flowing in from conflict zones in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Maluku and Papua.
- In Mazar-e-Sharif, election officials said today they had not yet received ballots that were supposed to be flowing in from five northern provinces.
- He said prices would likely rise to meet the demand and to limit an overload of tourists if Americans start flowing in.
- Last Thursday, a steady trickle of supporters flowed into the stadium shop to buy tickets for today's game against Rangers at Pittodrie.
- Bangalore is facing a serious shortage of retail real estate space despite investments of Rs 500 to Rs 600 crore flowing in since January.
- In this federal election year, with three marginal SA city-based seats, pledges of support from politicians are flowing in.
- In fact, he's go to, if US dollars are to keep flowing in.
- Today books and movies are flowing in from around the world.
- When the wall came down 15 years ago, East Germans were promised their lives would be enriched with new homes, money and jobs flowing in from free Europe.
- With aid and arms flowing in, the ruling group was interested not in fostering economic development but in self-enrichment.
- Entries have also been flowing in for the Young Achiever of the Year Award, and for the short story, creative writing and photography competitions.
- A steady stream of regulars too started flowing in, delighted at eating more, paying less.
- Companies are hiring again and projects are flowing in.
- And the pace has never really slowed, with regular orders for thousands of soaps flowing in from the US, Asia and Australia.
- Pledges for Geraldton's proposed community bank are flowing in and the working group behind the project remains optimistic the bank will become a reality.
- And suddenly those who had labelled him as a ‘flop hero’ re-adopted him and offers started flowing in.
- Updates on the violence were flowing in from across the city.
- And after three months of rehearsals, the rest of the 21-strong cast would be right to expect the accolades to come flowing in from the audience.
- Other assistance and offers of help keep flowing in.
1. 2.1 Proceed or be produced continuously and effortlessly.
  顺利进行；流畅地产出
  talk flowed freely around the table
  人们围着桌子谈个不停。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Johnson had a blazing fastball that flowed effortlessly from his exaggerated sidearm delivery.
  No one could understand or agree with his techniques, which seemed to flow so effortlessly.
  As information flows more freely and people become increasingly open-minded, sex is no longer a taboo subject.
  But even his words flowed effortlessly and mesmerised the audience.
  Information is flowing freely, which it has never done before.
  Through the day we addressed ten meetings, and with each talk I give, my thoughts flow more easily and effortlessly.
  As anyone who's been to an African-American barbershop knows, the conversation flows freely.
  There was little more than a rather brutish Ploughman's to tempt them, foodwise, but that didn't stop the wine, and conversation, from flowing freely.
  The names of roads, intersections, and neighbourhoods in several cities flow effortlessly from his mouth.
  Wa Luruli's film has a light touch and the story flows effortlessly.
  It's pure Telangana dialect that flows effortlessly.
  The pace of service was spot on; each course flowed effortlessly into the next.
  Novels seemed to flow effortlessly out of him, including masterpieces such as Crome Yellow and Point Counter Point.
  Synonyms
  result, proceed, arise, follow, ensue, derive, stem, accrue
  originate, emanate, spring, emerge
  be caused by, be brought about by, be produced by, originate in
2. 2.2 (of clothing or hair) hang loosely in an easy and graceful manner.
  （衣服，头发）飘拂，飘垂
  her red hair flowed over her shoulders
  她的一头红发飘垂在肩上。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The gown flowed over her hips and down to the floor with a three-foot train trailing behind.
  A slight glow surrounded her, her hair and dress flowed around her in an unfelt wind.
  Her jet-black hair flowed gracefully as she strode toward him.
  The whole way there her long, shiny black hair flowed in the gentle breeze.
  They claimed the graceful and curving hull looked like hair flowing back from the bow.
  Her hair was loosely flowing around her shoulders, its flaxen curls bouncing gently every time she moved.
  Her long blonde hair flowed over her shoulders and the tight black leather outfit showed off her aforementioned attributes quite well.
  She walked slowly down the hallway, her raven hair flowing behind her with beauty and grace.
  Her hair flowed over her shoulders like a curtain that hid their faces from the world, only left to stare at each other.
  He smiled back at the picture, marveling at the way Samantha's powder pink dress flowed over her body.
  The woman had her hands on her hips, shouting rapidly as her long dark hair flowed in the breeze behind her.
  The dress flowed over her slender body wonderfully and Christy knew that this would appease Charles.
  In the back, his purple hair flowed loosely, hair restraint gone.
  Her long brown hair flowed over her shoulders, and her face looked so peaceful, like nothing had ever happened.
  He had a simple gold circlet and his light brown hair flowed over his shoulders on his white cape.
  Her legs went forever, her hair flowed with the cloak as the wind caught both and lifted them slightly, teasingly.
  Dark hair flowed over her shoulders, down to the small of her back.
  His long black hair covered his white feathered cape, and her long black hair flowed over her white deerskin dress.
  From the shadows Jenna appeared, her long black hair flowing gracefully down her back.
  Every step she took, crimson robe flowing gracefully behind her, took her closer to her fate.
3. 2.3 Be available in copious quantities.
  富有，大量备有
  their talk and laughter grew louder as the excellent brandy flowed
  上等白兰地斟满一杯又一杯，他们的谈话声和笑声也越来越大。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The production models are now flowing and available for purchase, and we were pleased to get one of the first production units available.
  As copious wine flowed and retro disco music pounded, we were soon without doubt The Greatest Dancers In The World.
  Logically, all OEMs covet a piece of the prestige markets as that is where the money flows in great quantities.
  There is more information available, more information flowing.
  At least the torrential rain had stopped pouring outside, while the never-ending supply of the usual beverages flowed copiously inside.
4. 2.4flow from Be caused by.
  there are certain advantages that may flow from that decision
  该决定可能会产生一些有利条件。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The reasoning in this decision flows from the assumption that the conduct of the parties should be regarded as physical violence.
  However, my comments have all flowed from the original overriding brief to Masons.
  Everything (including profits) flows from this core value of serving the users.
  That advantage flows from the existence of a certificate rather than the identity of the holder of the certificate.
  The principal point in issue flows from the fact that Braymist, the vendor, was not in existence at the time the agreement was signed.
  Yes, and it was often quite easy to identify a business advantage flowing from acting as a member of a group.
  That is, intuitive linear thinking assumes that great events flow from solemn decisions of great magnitude.
  The result can be disproportionately strong governments whose power flows from American money and weaponry.
  Other problems, less visible, but just as pressing, flowed from the funding issue.
  Manferdelli's presentation is however a good entry point to the debate, as many of the other issues flow from it.
  Well, if market power is no longer the advantage that flows from monopoly or near monopoly, what is it now?
  No breach of a Convention right has been alleged to arise as a result of the consequences flowing from the mistakes which were made in these cases.
  That work is commencing, and any decisions that flow from that will be made at the appropriate time.
  The next term will be blighted by all that flows from that.
  That is exactly and fairly what flows from the Full Court decision.
  In our submission, that directly flows from the result of the decision in Lim.
  This conclusion arises from the limited benefits which flow from the project.
  That must not deflect me from making the proper order today about costs flowing from the decision which I have reached.
  Much of the hot air in the origins debate flows from the confusion between MetaN and MethN.
  No, we are not suggesting that, your Honour, but we say that something flows from the decision that then flowed.
  Synonyms
  have its origins in, arise from, originate from, spring from, derive from, come from, be rooted in, emanate from, issue from, flow from, proceed from, result from, be consequent on
3(of a solid) undergo a permanent change of shape under stress, without melting.
（固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形

noun fləʊfloʊ

1in singular The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream.
流，流淌
the flow of water into the pond
流进池塘的水。
Example sentencesExamples
- A nuclear power reactor needs a steady flow of cooling water.
- The second fan generated a semblance of underwater movement in Atlantic, scrim rippling along the flow.
- A dam controls the continuous flow of water in a river, whereas stopbanks may well be alongside a river that has no water in it at all.
- Further reading turns up that a steady flow of water acted as a moderator for the reaction, keeping it at a low but steady burn in a sustained reaction.
- And so firefighters were at the ready with what they dubbed a foam attack, a steady flow of foam and water to blanket the blaze and hopefully smother it.
- The very next day, a freak summer windstorm clogged the water flow with leaves, flooding the flanking fields in London's Hyde Park.
- Had we had a continuous flow of water, we would have done it much faster.
- Villagers remained stranded as they could do nothing about the continuous flow of water but wait until it subsided.
- This is because carp generally like to patrol in the edge, out of the flow and along the drop-off into the deeper water of the central channel.
- Nicholas tried to grab the edge of the shaft and escape the stream, but the water flow was too powerful and he was carried along.
- The spiral wave inhibits normal waves, just as eddies in a stream inhibit the smooth flow of water.
- It has now been shown in many studies that the Gulf Stream brings the warm flow of water that helps keep our weather hospitable.
- A storage pond was built to guarantee a continuous flow of water to the mill in dry periods when the water level in the stream became too low.
- The tap was left running and the steady flow of water crept across the wooden floor.
- Out of nowhere, tears started bubbling up and rolling down my cheeks, a steady flow of salty water from deep inside me.
Synonyms
movement, moving, locomotion, rise and fall, shifting, stirring, to and fro, toing and froing, coming and going
1. 1.1 The rate or speed at which something flows.
  流速，流率
  under the ford the river backs up, giving a deep sluggish flow
  浅滩可趟处河水受阻，因此那儿的水深且流速缓慢。
  Example sentencesExamples
  From the flow patterns the speed at this new position can be deduced and the procedure can be repeated.
  The chemical composition of the gastric contents regulates the bulk emptying rate, the flow being slowed especially by lipids.
  But residents said that, in the meantime, the agency should dredge the river to speed up the flow and reduce the risks.
  At low shear rates, the flow can promote RBC aggregation, whereas, at higher shear rates it rather has a dispersing effect.
2. 1.2 The rise of a tide or a river.
  潮涨，河水水位上升。比较EBB
  Compare with ebb
  Example sentencesExamples
  Remember that the ray will use their width broadside against the tide during the fight and you need the power to drag them back against the tide flow.
  They would not have had to worry about the river flow at all.
  The narrow road follows the edge of the fjord-like Loch Long which can run like a river, especially at its narrowest point when filling up on the flow tide or draining on the ebb.
  They will also use the tide flow to kite away from you.
2A steady, continuous stream or supply of something.
流动物，水（气、人或车）流
a constant flow of people
the flow of words was interrupted by painful sobs
Example sentencesExamples
- Since Walter self-published Beer in 1999, the flow of words has been virtually torrential.
- Some writers, such as Jonathan Swift, wanted us to follow the French example and create an academy to regulate and limit the flow of new words.
- What happens to stop the flow of words, and what can make it start again?
- Neither side moved or said a word, as the flow of men stopped and silence took hold of the battlegrounds.
- Dufour's image freezes from time to time, chopping her movements and interrupting the flow of her words.
- It does not circulate honestly through the economy, and in fact disrupts the smooth flow of money through the country.
- Part of the problem lay in the fact that writing the book was a happy experience; no serious obstacle interrupted the flow of words.
- I was pacing the room back and forth unable to control the flow of emotions rushing through me.
- In the staging area of an overseas theater of operations, the flow of supplies competes with the flow of vehicles to add to congestion and confusion.
- She willed herself not to go on, but she couldn't stop the flow of words.
- The Army had managed to moderate the flow of supplies into South Vietnam and keep the enemy off balance.
- The resale of grain to villages which claimed to be deficient in food supplies hampered the flow of grain to the cities.
- In wartime, the amount of stocks in any area might be affected by air raid damage, or the flow of supplies might be reduced temporarily by transport difficulties.
- But the commuter train is half empty, the flow of traffic at rush hour is uncannily smooth.
- His intensity is constant, the flow of words an eternal torrent.
- He and his men were to penetrate the U.S. defenses and disrupt the flow of supplies heading to their front line.
- I wanted to plug my ears or do something to stop the flow of words, but I knew I had to hear it, so I sat quietly and listened.
- Normally, your PC's power supply controls the flow of electricity from the wall socket into the system.
- There are no regulated pedestrian crossings and the flow of traffic is constant.
- He was clearly a little hesitant about sharing his history with anyone for that matter, and she shouldn't interrupt the flow of his words lest it should ebb.
- The logical division of every sentence was clarified by musical cadences which interrupted the flow of words.
Synonyms
movement, motion, course, passage, current, flux, drift, circulation
stream, swirl, surge, sweep, gush, roll, rush, welling, spate, tide, spurt, squirt, jet, outpouring, outflow
trickle, leak, seepage, ooze, percolation, drip
3Scottish A watery swamp; a morass.
〈苏格兰〉湿地，沼泽
4The gradual permanent deformation of a solid under stress, without melting.
（固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形
Example sentencesExamples
- It involves the application of a compressive stress, which exceeds the flow stress of the metal.
- Analysis of seismic waves show that the material that makes up the mantle behaves as a plastic - a substance with the properties of a solid but flows under pressure.
- The study of plasticity is concerned with the relationship between metal flow and applied stress.
- As the degree of dynamic recovery increases, the hot flow stress decreases and the ductility increases.

Phrases

go with the flow

informal Be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
〈非正式〉顺应潮流，随波逐流，随大溜
Example sentencesExamples
- Sometimes it's better to go with the flow rather than try and emulate something from a bygone era.
- Unaccustomed as I was to local barbering practice I went with the flow.
- Instead, he gets ever closer to his adversaries by simply going with the flow of events, reacting to each situation in which he finds himself.
- So the next time a disembodied voice takes control of your television signal, just go with the flow and enjoy it.
- Just go with the flow and you will be very quickly accepted as part of ‘the family’.
- I was really loving it being passed around the crowd having no control over anything, just having to go with the flow.
- I went with the flow, and discovered simple delight in empathising with the fresh and heady Helen.
- So, it's far better to go with the flow, or rather the crawl.
- I've also done taking it easy and letting ‘my career’, such as it is, just kind of drift along, out of my control, going with the flow in a who-knows-what's around-the-corner kind of way.
- It was easier to go with the flow until I found out more about my situation.
- I think it's better to go with the flow like a good river going to its destiny rather than trying to cause a stir.
- Thankfully, I knew that I had to go with the flow and accept the experience for what it was.
- As long as you are fit and are able to mentally tune in to the game and go with the flow, and adapt, it is fine.
- Depends on the situation - sometimes going with the flow is just easier.
- At the same time, you may end up with images that are far from the truth… so I recommend just going with the flow and not prompting a situation.
- Well, for one thing, the old conservatism relied on tradition and history; it was cautious, slow and moderate; it went with the flow.
- I am aware of this effect of Isa and I do not panic, but like the force of nature, I yield and go with the flow.
- Rune herself had no idea what to do now, so she resolved to do the only thing she could in such a situation: go with the flow.
- Don't worry or blame yourself for things out of your control - go with the flow.
- It wouldn't be much of a movie if the main character simply went with the flow and accepted life's choices.

in full flow

1Talking fluently and showing no sign of stopping.
（讲话）流畅，连贯，滔滔不绝
Example sentencesExamples
- He is a reserved man and in any case, G.P. in full flow took some stopping.
- I've been craving WORDS all day and now I'm in full flow; there is apparently no stopping me.
1. 1.1Performing vigorously and enthusiastically.
  （表现，表演）卖力，起劲
  Example sentencesExamples
  Brennan was in full flow now and showed the experience he gained from the senior Laois team to set up attacks, one of which led to a Sean O'Shea point.
  His legion of fans were willing to ignore his much-cited failings (not a good kicker, shaky on defence, slow to turn) because he was a breathtaking sight when in full flow.
  I think the best thing to happen last week was that Wales were in full flow.
  Hassett, who was now in full flow, took a side line ball to John Lynch but he was fouled and Colin O'Connor levelled matters so that honours were even at - 2 apiece at the end of the first quarter.
  Be it the handing over of flowers to the jail security staff or getting ‘rakhi’ tied from women NBA activists or putting flowers into her trimmed hair, the writer was in full flow.
  The intimacy and immediacy that a chamber production of Madama Butterfly can create bodes well dramatically, but will it compensate for the absence of a Puccini orchestra in full flow?
  Twins Mark and Michael O'Brien set the ball rolling, Stephen Kelly shot the third after terrific team play and Joe Murphy finished another sweet move and the Saints were in full flow.
  ‘Where's the champagne,’ one ingrate queried as we fled the rain, beckoned into the south Dublin rail depot by a jazz band in full flow.
  Expect Pat and the lads to be in full flow performing a wide range of songs for dancing, including their popular hit, The Old Timers' Waltz.
  When he's in full flow, the thick-set, black-clad Geordie is a joy to watch - even if that breathless spontaneity sometimes throws his scripted material into leaden relief.
  Intercut are preparations for a mission, footage of jets whooshing off and flying in, the guys taking time out in the rec room, praying, at one point, even with a full gospel service in full flow.
  Caley Thistle were in full flow now, and after Dargo's goalbound header was deflected wide, they forced four corners in succession, though they could not take advantage of any of them.
  The performer in Rachel is in full flow in Cosi Fan Tutte after a difficult opening night.
  Although Halifax replied after five minutes York were soon in full flow again with goals from Alex Cockram and Alistair Brennan.
  You wondered how Livingston would react to this and they rapidly fell behind, with Naismith in full flow, sensing blood and burying the ball from 15 yards low inside the near upright.
  With runs in hand, the follow - on target still distant and Gilchrist in full flow, Vaughan might have been tempted to match Australia's machismo and keep attacking.
  But give a genuine cricket aesthete the option of seeing either of you in full flow at separate venues, and his gate-money will gravitate toward the Ganguly grace rather than the Tendulkar tonk.
  He's Super League material and if he gets in full flow around the ruck area he will cause a lot of problems.
  Castleisland were now in full flow with Roche and Huggard having grabbed the initiative and it was Roche who shot over after 15 minutes following good work by Geaney.
  In an instant Kilrossanty were in full flow, commanding all over the field, and steadily putting the squeeze on a now increasingly beleaguered opposing defence.

in mid flow

In the process of talking fluently.
the diplomats stopped her in mid flow, explaining they had to go to an important meeting
Example sentencesExamples
- Robinson was invariably speaking as the programme ended, and the producers would be required to fade him out in mid-flow.
- Violet is waiting to interject, but she knows better than to cut him off in mid-flow.
- Observe quietly as we catch his healthy self-love presently in mid flow.
- In mid flow of a mighty row with his agency partner, the phone rang.
- My tutor - I shan't name him - stopped me in mid-flow, shaking his head.
- The host seems to be taken by surprise by the commercials and has to cut the guest off in mid flow.
- The real thing I love most about blogging is that I get to talk about ME without someone telling me to shut up whilst I'm in mid flow.
- I simply yell "see ya" and hit the end call button, cutting him off in mid flow.
- I have discovered though, by listening to how some of my other mates handle this, that there are a couple of great ways to cut this off in mid flow.
- He was actually in mid-flow when I introduced myself.

Origin

Old English flōwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vloeien, also to flood.

Rhymes

aglow, ago, alow, although, apropos, art nouveau, Bamako, Bardot, beau, Beaujolais Nouveau, below, bestow, blow, bo, Boileau, bons mots, Bordeaux, Bow, bravo, bro, cachepot, cheerio, Coe, crow, Defoe, de trop, doe, doh, dos-à-dos, do-si-do, dough, dzo, Flo, floe, foe, foreknow, foreshow, forgo, Foucault, froe, glow, go, good-oh, go-slow, grow, gung-ho, Heathrow, heave-ho, heigh-ho, hello, ho, hoe, ho-ho, jo, Joe, kayo, know, lo, low, maillot, malapropos, Marceau, mho, Miró, mo, Mohs, Monroe, mot, mow, Munro, no, Noh, no-show, oh, oho, outgo, outgrow, owe, Perrault, pho, po, Poe, pro, quid pro quo, reshow, righto, roe, Rouault, row, Rowe, sew, shew, show, sloe, slow, snow, so, soh, sow, status quo, stow, Stowe, strow, tally-ho, though, throw, tic-tac-toe, to-and-fro, toe, touch-and-go, tow, trow, undergo, undersow, voe, whacko, whoa, wo, woe, Xuzhou, yo, yo-ho-ho, Zhengzhou, Zhou

Definition of flow in US English:

flow

verbflōfloʊ

[no object]

1(of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream.
（尤指液体）流，流动，流出
from here the river flows north
河流自此向北流去。
ventilation channels keep the air flowing
a cross-current of electricity seemed to flow between them
它们之间似乎流动交错的电流。
Example sentencesExamples
- Return gas flows back through the heat exchanger to pre-cool the incoming high pressure gas mixture.
- It cost about €15 million, and now electricity flows in both directions over the border.
- I feel like low voltage electricity is flowing through my blood, gentle convulsions rippling through my skin and muscle, as my body is making its own judgment of the situation.
- This free electricity will flow indefinitely, without much, or any maintenance.
- The condensed liquid water flows to a separate storage chamber.
- The quantity of a rich component contained in an exhaust gas flowing into a catalyst during a period of time period is calculated.
- The higher the amount of water pressure, the more water will flow through the hose.
- The liquid blue nectar was flowing like water until we bounced over to Metronome.
- By studying it, there were able to tell that it had once had liquid water flowing through it.
- By reversing the direction electricity flows through a magnet the poles can be reversed.
- And reverse irradiation resulted in a reverse of the flow, water flowing down and air up.
- First the flow is minimal, but then as more and more water flows out, the current gets faster and faster.
- Electricity flows through the tube when the light is turned on.
- I plug it in, set it, and as long as there is electricity flowing through power lines, it will run forever it seems.
- However, if liquid water flowed on Mars in the distant past, the climate might have been very different from what it is today.
- The external fuel tank, for instance, is full of oxygen and hydrogen cooled to - 400 F. to make the gases flow as liquids.
- Huygens' data provide strong evidence for liquids flowing on Titan.
- Exhaust gases flow through the CO 2 sorbent bed before being released into the atmosphere.
- As the hot, high-pressure gas flows through the condenser, it radiates heat into the ambient air and cools down.
- Red liquid flowed in tiny streams from his clenched fist, but he didn't seem to notice.
Synonyms
run, move, go along, course, pass, proceed, glide, slide, drift, circulate, trickle, dribble, drizzle, spill, gurgle, babble, ripple
1. 1.1 (of the sea or a tidal river) move toward the land; rise.
  （海洋，有潮河）涨潮；水位上升。比较EBB
  Compare with ebb
  Example sentencesExamples
  The locals said that the backwaters flow in at different times each day.
  Now the calm river flows between the backwaters and wooded bluffs in an oversized valley.
  It is in an intimate valley formed by a stream flowing into a tidal basin.
2with adverbial of direction Go from one place to another in a steady stream, typically in large numbers.
（人，物）涌向，涌进
the firm is hoping the orders will keep flowing in
公司希望订单源源不断而来。
Example sentencesExamples
- And after three months of rehearsals, the rest of the 21-strong cast would be right to expect the accolades to come flowing in from the audience.
- Updates on the violence were flowing in from across the city.
- With aid and arms flowing in, the ruling group was interested not in fostering economic development but in self-enrichment.
- In this federal election year, with three marginal SA city-based seats, pledges of support from politicians are flowing in.
- Today books and movies are flowing in from around the world.
- Last Thursday, a steady trickle of supporters flowed into the stadium shop to buy tickets for today's game against Rangers at Pittodrie.
- Companies are hiring again and projects are flowing in.
- Reports of human rights violations implicating the Army keep flowing in from conflict zones in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Maluku and Papua.
- In Mazar-e-Sharif, election officials said today they had not yet received ballots that were supposed to be flowing in from five northern provinces.
- In fact, he's go to, if US dollars are to keep flowing in.
- He said prices would likely rise to meet the demand and to limit an overload of tourists if Americans start flowing in.
- And the pace has never really slowed, with regular orders for thousands of soaps flowing in from the US, Asia and Australia.
- Pledges for Geraldton's proposed community bank are flowing in and the working group behind the project remains optimistic the bank will become a reality.
- Entries have also been flowing in for the Young Achiever of the Year Award, and for the short story, creative writing and photography competitions.
- When the wall came down 15 years ago, East Germans were promised their lives would be enriched with new homes, money and jobs flowing in from free Europe.
- Bangalore is facing a serious shortage of retail real estate space despite investments of Rs 500 to Rs 600 crore flowing in since January.
- And suddenly those who had labelled him as a ‘flop hero’ re-adopted him and offers started flowing in.
- A steady stream of regulars too started flowing in, delighted at eating more, paying less.
- We have troops flowing in from Alabama, Kansas, just about every state we're bringing troops in.
- Other assistance and offers of help keep flowing in.
1. 2.1 Proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly.
  顺利进行；流畅地产出
  talk flowed freely around the table
  人们围着桌子谈个不停。
  Example sentencesExamples
  No one could understand or agree with his techniques, which seemed to flow so effortlessly.
  The names of roads, intersections, and neighbourhoods in several cities flow effortlessly from his mouth.
  As information flows more freely and people become increasingly open-minded, sex is no longer a taboo subject.
  It's pure Telangana dialect that flows effortlessly.
  There was little more than a rather brutish Ploughman's to tempt them, foodwise, but that didn't stop the wine, and conversation, from flowing freely.
  The pace of service was spot on; each course flowed effortlessly into the next.
  Wa Luruli's film has a light touch and the story flows effortlessly.
  Through the day we addressed ten meetings, and with each talk I give, my thoughts flow more easily and effortlessly.
  But even his words flowed effortlessly and mesmerised the audience.
  Information is flowing freely, which it has never done before.
  Johnson had a blazing fastball that flowed effortlessly from his exaggerated sidearm delivery.
  Novels seemed to flow effortlessly out of him, including masterpieces such as Crome Yellow and Point Counter Point.
  As anyone who's been to an African-American barbershop knows, the conversation flows freely.
  Synonyms
  result, proceed, arise, follow, ensue, derive, stem, accrue
2. 2.2 (of clothing or hair) hang loosely in an easy and graceful manner.
  （衣服，头发）飘拂，飘垂
  her red hair flowed over her shoulders
  她的一头红发飘垂在肩上。
  Example sentencesExamples
  From the shadows Jenna appeared, her long black hair flowing gracefully down her back.
  Her legs went forever, her hair flowed with the cloak as the wind caught both and lifted them slightly, teasingly.
  She walked slowly down the hallway, her raven hair flowing behind her with beauty and grace.
  He had a simple gold circlet and his light brown hair flowed over his shoulders on his white cape.
  They claimed the graceful and curving hull looked like hair flowing back from the bow.
  The dress flowed over her slender body wonderfully and Christy knew that this would appease Charles.
  Her hair was loosely flowing around her shoulders, its flaxen curls bouncing gently every time she moved.
  Her hair flowed over her shoulders like a curtain that hid their faces from the world, only left to stare at each other.
  Her jet-black hair flowed gracefully as she strode toward him.
  Every step she took, crimson robe flowing gracefully behind her, took her closer to her fate.
  In the back, his purple hair flowed loosely, hair restraint gone.
  The whole way there her long, shiny black hair flowed in the gentle breeze.
  Her long brown hair flowed over her shoulders, and her face looked so peaceful, like nothing had ever happened.
  Her long blonde hair flowed over her shoulders and the tight black leather outfit showed off her aforementioned attributes quite well.
  The woman had her hands on her hips, shouting rapidly as her long dark hair flowed in the breeze behind her.
  He smiled back at the picture, marveling at the way Samantha's powder pink dress flowed over her body.
  The gown flowed over her hips and down to the floor with a three-foot train trailing behind.
  His long black hair covered his white feathered cape, and her long black hair flowed over her white deerskin dress.
  Dark hair flowed over her shoulders, down to the small of her back.
  A slight glow surrounded her, her hair and dress flowed around her in an unfelt wind.
3. 2.3 Be available in copious quantities.
  富有，大量备有
  their talk and laughter grew louder as the excellent brandy flowed
  上等白兰地斟满一杯又一杯，他们的谈话声和笑声也越来越大。
  Example sentencesExamples
  At least the torrential rain had stopped pouring outside, while the never-ending supply of the usual beverages flowed copiously inside.
  As copious wine flowed and retro disco music pounded, we were soon without doubt The Greatest Dancers In The World.
  The production models are now flowing and available for purchase, and we were pleased to get one of the first production units available.
  There is more information available, more information flowing.
  Logically, all OEMs covet a piece of the prestige markets as that is where the money flows in great quantities.
4. 2.4flow from Result from; be caused by.
  来自，由…产生
  there are certain advantages that may flow from that decision
  该决定可能会产生一些有利条件。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The next term will be blighted by all that flows from that.
  Manferdelli's presentation is however a good entry point to the debate, as many of the other issues flow from it.
  In our submission, that directly flows from the result of the decision in Lim.
  The result can be disproportionately strong governments whose power flows from American money and weaponry.
  However, my comments have all flowed from the original overriding brief to Masons.
  No, we are not suggesting that, your Honour, but we say that something flows from the decision that then flowed.
  Yes, and it was often quite easy to identify a business advantage flowing from acting as a member of a group.
  That is exactly and fairly what flows from the Full Court decision.
  Other problems, less visible, but just as pressing, flowed from the funding issue.
  That advantage flows from the existence of a certificate rather than the identity of the holder of the certificate.
  The reasoning in this decision flows from the assumption that the conduct of the parties should be regarded as physical violence.
  No breach of a Convention right has been alleged to arise as a result of the consequences flowing from the mistakes which were made in these cases.
  Well, if market power is no longer the advantage that flows from monopoly or near monopoly, what is it now?
  This conclusion arises from the limited benefits which flow from the project.
  Much of the hot air in the origins debate flows from the confusion between MetaN and MethN.
  That work is commencing, and any decisions that flow from that will be made at the appropriate time.
  That must not deflect me from making the proper order today about costs flowing from the decision which I have reached.
  Everything (including profits) flows from this core value of serving the users.
  That is, intuitive linear thinking assumes that great events flow from solemn decisions of great magnitude.
  The principal point in issue flows from the fact that Braymist, the vendor, was not in existence at the time the agreement was signed.
  Synonyms
  have its origins in, arise from, originate from, spring from, derive from, come from, be rooted in, emanate from, issue from, flow from, proceed from, result from, be consequent on
3(of a solid) undergo a permanent change of shape under stress, without melting.
（固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形

nounflōfloʊ

1in singular The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream.
流，流淌
the flow of water into the pond
流进池塘的水。
Example sentencesExamples
- The very next day, a freak summer windstorm clogged the water flow with leaves, flooding the flanking fields in London's Hyde Park.
- Further reading turns up that a steady flow of water acted as a moderator for the reaction, keeping it at a low but steady burn in a sustained reaction.
- Out of nowhere, tears started bubbling up and rolling down my cheeks, a steady flow of salty water from deep inside me.
- A nuclear power reactor needs a steady flow of cooling water.
- The second fan generated a semblance of underwater movement in Atlantic, scrim rippling along the flow.
- A dam controls the continuous flow of water in a river, whereas stopbanks may well be alongside a river that has no water in it at all.
- This is because carp generally like to patrol in the edge, out of the flow and along the drop-off into the deeper water of the central channel.
- The spiral wave inhibits normal waves, just as eddies in a stream inhibit the smooth flow of water.
- Nicholas tried to grab the edge of the shaft and escape the stream, but the water flow was too powerful and he was carried along.
- Had we had a continuous flow of water, we would have done it much faster.
- The tap was left running and the steady flow of water crept across the wooden floor.
- Villagers remained stranded as they could do nothing about the continuous flow of water but wait until it subsided.
- A storage pond was built to guarantee a continuous flow of water to the mill in dry periods when the water level in the stream became too low.
- It has now been shown in many studies that the Gulf Stream brings the warm flow of water that helps keep our weather hospitable.
- And so firefighters were at the ready with what they dubbed a foam attack, a steady flow of foam and water to blanket the blaze and hopefully smother it.
Synonyms
movement, moving, locomotion, rise and fall, shifting, stirring, to and fro, toing and froing, coming and going
1. 1.1 The rate or speed at which something flows.
  流速，流率
  under the ford the river backs up, giving a deep sluggish flow
  浅滩可趟处河水受阻，因此那儿的水深且流速缓慢。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The chemical composition of the gastric contents regulates the bulk emptying rate, the flow being slowed especially by lipids.
  From the flow patterns the speed at this new position can be deduced and the procedure can be repeated.
  At low shear rates, the flow can promote RBC aggregation, whereas, at higher shear rates it rather has a dispersing effect.
  But residents said that, in the meantime, the agency should dredge the river to speed up the flow and reduce the risks.
2. 1.2 The rise of a tide or a river.
  潮涨，河水水位上升。比较EBB
  Compare with ebb
  Example sentencesExamples
  They will also use the tide flow to kite away from you.
  The narrow road follows the edge of the fjord-like Loch Long which can run like a river, especially at its narrowest point when filling up on the flow tide or draining on the ebb.
  They would not have had to worry about the river flow at all.
  Remember that the ray will use their width broadside against the tide during the fight and you need the power to drag them back against the tide flow.
2A steady, continuous stream of something.
流动物，水（气、人或车）流
she eased the car into the flow of traffic
她缓缓地将车驶入车流。
Example sentencesExamples
- Neither side moved or said a word, as the flow of men stopped and silence took hold of the battlegrounds.
- I was pacing the room back and forth unable to control the flow of emotions rushing through me.
- The resale of grain to villages which claimed to be deficient in food supplies hampered the flow of grain to the cities.
- In the staging area of an overseas theater of operations, the flow of supplies competes with the flow of vehicles to add to congestion and confusion.
- I wanted to plug my ears or do something to stop the flow of words, but I knew I had to hear it, so I sat quietly and listened.
- Since Walter self-published Beer in 1999, the flow of words has been virtually torrential.
- But the commuter train is half empty, the flow of traffic at rush hour is uncannily smooth.
- Part of the problem lay in the fact that writing the book was a happy experience; no serious obstacle interrupted the flow of words.
- The Army had managed to moderate the flow of supplies into South Vietnam and keep the enemy off balance.
- He was clearly a little hesitant about sharing his history with anyone for that matter, and she shouldn't interrupt the flow of his words lest it should ebb.
- She willed herself not to go on, but she couldn't stop the flow of words.
- There are no regulated pedestrian crossings and the flow of traffic is constant.
- What happens to stop the flow of words, and what can make it start again?
- Normally, your PC's power supply controls the flow of electricity from the wall socket into the system.
- Dufour's image freezes from time to time, chopping her movements and interrupting the flow of her words.
- In wartime, the amount of stocks in any area might be affected by air raid damage, or the flow of supplies might be reduced temporarily by transport difficulties.
- The logical division of every sentence was clarified by musical cadences which interrupted the flow of words.
- He and his men were to penetrate the U.S. defenses and disrupt the flow of supplies heading to their front line.
- Some writers, such as Jonathan Swift, wanted us to follow the French example and create an academy to regulate and limit the flow of new words.
- His intensity is constant, the flow of words an eternal torrent.
- It does not circulate honestly through the economy, and in fact disrupts the smooth flow of money through the country.
Synonyms
movement, motion, course, passage, current, flux, drift, circulation
3The gradual permanent deformation of a solid under stress, without melting.
（固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形
Example sentencesExamples
- The study of plasticity is concerned with the relationship between metal flow and applied stress.
- It involves the application of a compressive stress, which exceeds the flow stress of the metal.
- As the degree of dynamic recovery increases, the hot flow stress decreases and the ductility increases.
- Analysis of seismic waves show that the material that makes up the mantle behaves as a plastic - a substance with the properties of a solid but flows under pressure.

Phrases

go with the flow

informal Be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it.
〈非正式〉顺应潮流，随波逐流，随大溜
Example sentencesExamples
- At the same time, you may end up with images that are far from the truth… so I recommend just going with the flow and not prompting a situation.
- I've also done taking it easy and letting ‘my career’, such as it is, just kind of drift along, out of my control, going with the flow in a who-knows-what's around-the-corner kind of way.
- Don't worry or blame yourself for things out of your control - go with the flow.
- So the next time a disembodied voice takes control of your television signal, just go with the flow and enjoy it.
- So, it's far better to go with the flow, or rather the crawl.
- It was easier to go with the flow until I found out more about my situation.
- Well, for one thing, the old conservatism relied on tradition and history; it was cautious, slow and moderate; it went with the flow.
- Unaccustomed as I was to local barbering practice I went with the flow.
- I went with the flow, and discovered simple delight in empathising with the fresh and heady Helen.
- Sometimes it's better to go with the flow rather than try and emulate something from a bygone era.
- Instead, he gets ever closer to his adversaries by simply going with the flow of events, reacting to each situation in which he finds himself.
- It wouldn't be much of a movie if the main character simply went with the flow and accepted life's choices.
- Depends on the situation - sometimes going with the flow is just easier.
- I was really loving it being passed around the crowd having no control over anything, just having to go with the flow.
- As long as you are fit and are able to mentally tune in to the game and go with the flow, and adapt, it is fine.
- I think it's better to go with the flow like a good river going to its destiny rather than trying to cause a stir.
- I am aware of this effect of Isa and I do not panic, but like the force of nature, I yield and go with the flow.
- Thankfully, I knew that I had to go with the flow and accept the experience for what it was.
- Just go with the flow and you will be very quickly accepted as part of ‘the family’.
- Rune herself had no idea what to do now, so she resolved to do the only thing she could in such a situation: go with the flow.

in full flow

1Talking fluently and easily and showing no sign of stopping.
（讲话）流畅，连贯，滔滔不绝
Example sentencesExamples
- He is a reserved man and in any case, G.P. in full flow took some stopping.
- I've been craving WORDS all day and now I'm in full flow; there is apparently no stopping me.
1. 1.1Performing vigorously and enthusiastically.
  （表现，表演）卖力，起劲
  Richardson was run out when he was in full flow
  理查森还在兴头上时就被杀出局了。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Be it the handing over of flowers to the jail security staff or getting ‘rakhi’ tied from women NBA activists or putting flowers into her trimmed hair, the writer was in full flow.
  Although Halifax replied after five minutes York were soon in full flow again with goals from Alex Cockram and Alistair Brennan.
  In an instant Kilrossanty were in full flow, commanding all over the field, and steadily putting the squeeze on a now increasingly beleaguered opposing defence.
  But give a genuine cricket aesthete the option of seeing either of you in full flow at separate venues, and his gate-money will gravitate toward the Ganguly grace rather than the Tendulkar tonk.
  When he's in full flow, the thick-set, black-clad Geordie is a joy to watch - even if that breathless spontaneity sometimes throws his scripted material into leaden relief.
  His legion of fans were willing to ignore his much-cited failings (not a good kicker, shaky on defence, slow to turn) because he was a breathtaking sight when in full flow.
  He's Super League material and if he gets in full flow around the ruck area he will cause a lot of problems.
  I think the best thing to happen last week was that Wales were in full flow.
  Twins Mark and Michael O'Brien set the ball rolling, Stephen Kelly shot the third after terrific team play and Joe Murphy finished another sweet move and the Saints were in full flow.
  Brennan was in full flow now and showed the experience he gained from the senior Laois team to set up attacks, one of which led to a Sean O'Shea point.
  Caley Thistle were in full flow now, and after Dargo's goalbound header was deflected wide, they forced four corners in succession, though they could not take advantage of any of them.
  The performer in Rachel is in full flow in Cosi Fan Tutte after a difficult opening night.
  Expect Pat and the lads to be in full flow performing a wide range of songs for dancing, including their popular hit, The Old Timers' Waltz.
  You wondered how Livingston would react to this and they rapidly fell behind, with Naismith in full flow, sensing blood and burying the ball from 15 yards low inside the near upright.
  Hassett, who was now in full flow, took a side line ball to John Lynch but he was fouled and Colin O'Connor levelled matters so that honours were even at - 2 apiece at the end of the first quarter.
  ‘Where's the champagne,’ one ingrate queried as we fled the rain, beckoned into the south Dublin rail depot by a jazz band in full flow.
  With runs in hand, the follow - on target still distant and Gilchrist in full flow, Vaughan might have been tempted to match Australia's machismo and keep attacking.
  Intercut are preparations for a mission, footage of jets whooshing off and flying in, the guys taking time out in the rec room, praying, at one point, even with a full gospel service in full flow.
  The intimacy and immediacy that a chamber production of Madama Butterfly can create bodes well dramatically, but will it compensate for the absence of a Puccini orchestra in full flow?
  Castleisland were now in full flow with Roche and Huggard having grabbed the initiative and it was Roche who shot over after 15 minutes following good work by Geaney.

in mid flow

In the process of talking fluently.
the diplomats stopped her in mid flow, explaining they had to go to an important meeting
Example sentencesExamples
- The real thing I love most about blogging is that I get to talk about ME without someone telling me to shut up whilst I'm in mid flow.
- I have discovered though, by listening to how some of my other mates handle this, that there are a couple of great ways to cut this off in mid flow.
- My tutor - I shan't name him - stopped me in mid-flow, shaking his head.
- He was actually in mid-flow when I introduced myself.
- I simply yell "see ya" and hit the end call button, cutting him off in mid flow.
- Robinson was invariably speaking as the programme ended, and the producers would be required to fade him out in mid-flow.
- The host seems to be taken by surprise by the commercials and has to cut the guest off in mid flow.
- Violet is waiting to interject, but she knows better than to cut him off in mid-flow.
- Observe quietly as we catch his healthy self-love presently in mid flow.
- In mid flow of a mighty row with his agency partner, the phone rang.

Origin

Old English flōwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vloeien, also to flood.

词汇	flow
释义	Definition of flow in English: flow verb fləʊfloʊ [no object] 1(of a liquid, gas, or electricity) move steadily and continuously in a current or stream. （尤指液体）流，流动，流出 from here the river flows north 河流自此向北流去。 ventilation channels keep the air flowing Example sentencesExamples By reversing the direction electricity flows through a magnet the poles can be reversed. Electricity flows through the tube when the light is turned on. The liquid blue nectar was flowing like water until we bounced over to Metronome. Huygens' data provide strong evidence for liquids flowing on Titan. The condensed liquid water flows to a separate storage chamber. The higher the amount of water pressure, the more water will flow through the hose. It cost about €15 million, and now electricity flows in both directions over the border. This free electricity will flow indefinitely, without much, or any maintenance. Return gas flows back through the heat exchanger to pre-cool the incoming high pressure gas mixture. I plug it in, set it, and as long as there is electricity flowing through power lines, it will run forever it seems. And reverse irradiation resulted in a reverse of the flow, water flowing down and air up. I feel like low voltage electricity is flowing through my blood, gentle convulsions rippling through my skin and muscle, as my body is making its own judgment of the situation. The quantity of a rich component contained in an exhaust gas flowing into a catalyst during a period of time period is calculated. The external fuel tank, for instance, is full of oxygen and hydrogen cooled to - 400 F. to make the gases flow as liquids. Exhaust gases flow through the CO 2 sorbent bed before being released into the atmosphere. First the flow is minimal, but then as more and more water flows out, the current gets faster and faster. By studying it, there were able to tell that it had once had liquid water flowing through it. However, if liquid water flowed on Mars in the distant past, the climate might have been very different from what it is today. Red liquid flowed in tiny streams from his clenched fist, but he didn't seem to notice. As the hot, high-pressure gas flows through the condenser, it radiates heat into the ambient air and cools down. Synonyms run, move, go along, course, pass, proceed, glide, slide, drift, circulate, trickle, dribble, drizzle, spill, gurgle, babble, ripple stream, swirl, surge, sweep, gush, cascade, pour, roll, rush, whirl, well, spurt, spout, squirt, spew, jet leak, seep, ooze, percolate, drip 1.1 (of the sea or a tidal river) move towards the land; rise. （海洋，有潮河）涨潮；水位上升。比较EBB Compare with ebb Example sentencesExamples It is in an intimate valley formed by a stream flowing into a tidal basin. Now the calm river flows between the backwaters and wooded bluffs in an oversized valley. The locals said that the backwaters flow in at different times each day. 2with adverbial of direction Go from one place to another in a steady stream, typically in large numbers. （人，物）涌向，涌进 people flowed into the huge courtyard Example sentencesExamples We have troops flowing in from Alabama, Kansas, just about every state we're bringing troops in. Reports of human rights violations implicating the Army keep flowing in from conflict zones in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Maluku and Papua. In Mazar-e-Sharif, election officials said today they had not yet received ballots that were supposed to be flowing in from five northern provinces. He said prices would likely rise to meet the demand and to limit an overload of tourists if Americans start flowing in. Last Thursday, a steady trickle of supporters flowed into the stadium shop to buy tickets for today's game against Rangers at Pittodrie. Bangalore is facing a serious shortage of retail real estate space despite investments of Rs 500 to Rs 600 crore flowing in since January. In this federal election year, with three marginal SA city-based seats, pledges of support from politicians are flowing in. In fact, he's go to, if US dollars are to keep flowing in. Today books and movies are flowing in from around the world. When the wall came down 15 years ago, East Germans were promised their lives would be enriched with new homes, money and jobs flowing in from free Europe. With aid and arms flowing in, the ruling group was interested not in fostering economic development but in self-enrichment. Entries have also been flowing in for the Young Achiever of the Year Award, and for the short story, creative writing and photography competitions. A steady stream of regulars too started flowing in, delighted at eating more, paying less. Companies are hiring again and projects are flowing in. And the pace has never really slowed, with regular orders for thousands of soaps flowing in from the US, Asia and Australia. Pledges for Geraldton's proposed community bank are flowing in and the working group behind the project remains optimistic the bank will become a reality. And suddenly those who had labelled him as a ‘flop hero’ re-adopted him and offers started flowing in. Updates on the violence were flowing in from across the city. And after three months of rehearsals, the rest of the 21-strong cast would be right to expect the accolades to come flowing in from the audience. Other assistance and offers of help keep flowing in. 2.1 Proceed or be produced continuously and effortlessly. 顺利进行；流畅地产出 talk flowed freely around the table 人们围着桌子谈个不停。 Example sentencesExamples Johnson had a blazing fastball that flowed effortlessly from his exaggerated sidearm delivery. No one could understand or agree with his techniques, which seemed to flow so effortlessly. As information flows more freely and people become increasingly open-minded, sex is no longer a taboo subject. But even his words flowed effortlessly and mesmerised the audience. Information is flowing freely, which it has never done before. Through the day we addressed ten meetings, and with each talk I give, my thoughts flow more easily and effortlessly. As anyone who's been to an African-American barbershop knows, the conversation flows freely. There was little more than a rather brutish Ploughman's to tempt them, foodwise, but that didn't stop the wine, and conversation, from flowing freely. The names of roads, intersections, and neighbourhoods in several cities flow effortlessly from his mouth. Wa Luruli's film has a light touch and the story flows effortlessly. It's pure Telangana dialect that flows effortlessly. The pace of service was spot on; each course flowed effortlessly into the next. Novels seemed to flow effortlessly out of him, including masterpieces such as Crome Yellow and Point Counter Point. Synonyms result, proceed, arise, follow, ensue, derive, stem, accrue originate, emanate, spring, emerge be caused by, be brought about by, be produced by, originate in 2.2 (of clothing or hair) hang loosely in an easy and graceful manner. （衣服，头发）飘拂，飘垂 her red hair flowed over her shoulders 她的一头红发飘垂在肩上。 Example sentencesExamples The gown flowed over her hips and down to the floor with a three-foot train trailing behind. A slight glow surrounded her, her hair and dress flowed around her in an unfelt wind. Her jet-black hair flowed gracefully as she strode toward him. The whole way there her long, shiny black hair flowed in the gentle breeze. They claimed the graceful and curving hull looked like hair flowing back from the bow. Her hair was loosely flowing around her shoulders, its flaxen curls bouncing gently every time she moved. Her long blonde hair flowed over her shoulders and the tight black leather outfit showed off her aforementioned attributes quite well. She walked slowly down the hallway, her raven hair flowing behind her with beauty and grace. Her hair flowed over her shoulders like a curtain that hid their faces from the world, only left to stare at each other. He smiled back at the picture, marveling at the way Samantha's powder pink dress flowed over her body. The woman had her hands on her hips, shouting rapidly as her long dark hair flowed in the breeze behind her. The dress flowed over her slender body wonderfully and Christy knew that this would appease Charles. In the back, his purple hair flowed loosely, hair restraint gone. Her long brown hair flowed over her shoulders, and her face looked so peaceful, like nothing had ever happened. He had a simple gold circlet and his light brown hair flowed over his shoulders on his white cape. Her legs went forever, her hair flowed with the cloak as the wind caught both and lifted them slightly, teasingly. Dark hair flowed over her shoulders, down to the small of her back. His long black hair covered his white feathered cape, and her long black hair flowed over her white deerskin dress. From the shadows Jenna appeared, her long black hair flowing gracefully down her back. Every step she took, crimson robe flowing gracefully behind her, took her closer to her fate. 2.3 Be available in copious quantities. 富有，大量备有 their talk and laughter grew louder as the excellent brandy flowed 上等白兰地斟满一杯又一杯，他们的谈话声和笑声也越来越大。 Example sentencesExamples The production models are now flowing and available for purchase, and we were pleased to get one of the first production units available. As copious wine flowed and retro disco music pounded, we were soon without doubt The Greatest Dancers In The World. Logically, all OEMs covet a piece of the prestige markets as that is where the money flows in great quantities. There is more information available, more information flowing. At least the torrential rain had stopped pouring outside, while the never-ending supply of the usual beverages flowed copiously inside. 2.4flow from Be caused by. there are certain advantages that may flow from that decision 该决定可能会产生一些有利条件。 Example sentencesExamples The reasoning in this decision flows from the assumption that the conduct of the parties should be regarded as physical violence. However, my comments have all flowed from the original overriding brief to Masons. Everything (including profits) flows from this core value of serving the users. That advantage flows from the existence of a certificate rather than the identity of the holder of the certificate. The principal point in issue flows from the fact that Braymist, the vendor, was not in existence at the time the agreement was signed. Yes, and it was often quite easy to identify a business advantage flowing from acting as a member of a group. That is, intuitive linear thinking assumes that great events flow from solemn decisions of great magnitude. The result can be disproportionately strong governments whose power flows from American money and weaponry. Other problems, less visible, but just as pressing, flowed from the funding issue. Manferdelli's presentation is however a good entry point to the debate, as many of the other issues flow from it. Well, if market power is no longer the advantage that flows from monopoly or near monopoly, what is it now? No breach of a Convention right has been alleged to arise as a result of the consequences flowing from the mistakes which were made in these cases. That work is commencing, and any decisions that flow from that will be made at the appropriate time. The next term will be blighted by all that flows from that. That is exactly and fairly what flows from the Full Court decision. In our submission, that directly flows from the result of the decision in Lim. This conclusion arises from the limited benefits which flow from the project. That must not deflect me from making the proper order today about costs flowing from the decision which I have reached. Much of the hot air in the origins debate flows from the confusion between MetaN and MethN. No, we are not suggesting that, your Honour, but we say that something flows from the decision that then flowed. Synonyms have its origins in, arise from, originate from, spring from, derive from, come from, be rooted in, emanate from, issue from, flow from, proceed from, result from, be consequent on 3(of a solid) undergo a permanent change of shape under stress, without melting. （固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形 noun fləʊfloʊ 1in singular The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream. 流，流淌 the flow of water into the pond 流进池塘的水。 Example sentencesExamples A nuclear power reactor needs a steady flow of cooling water. The second fan generated a semblance of underwater movement in Atlantic, scrim rippling along the flow. A dam controls the continuous flow of water in a river, whereas stopbanks may well be alongside a river that has no water in it at all. Further reading turns up that a steady flow of water acted as a moderator for the reaction, keeping it at a low but steady burn in a sustained reaction. And so firefighters were at the ready with what they dubbed a foam attack, a steady flow of foam and water to blanket the blaze and hopefully smother it. The very next day, a freak summer windstorm clogged the water flow with leaves, flooding the flanking fields in London's Hyde Park. Had we had a continuous flow of water, we would have done it much faster. Villagers remained stranded as they could do nothing about the continuous flow of water but wait until it subsided. This is because carp generally like to patrol in the edge, out of the flow and along the drop-off into the deeper water of the central channel. Nicholas tried to grab the edge of the shaft and escape the stream, but the water flow was too powerful and he was carried along. The spiral wave inhibits normal waves, just as eddies in a stream inhibit the smooth flow of water. It has now been shown in many studies that the Gulf Stream brings the warm flow of water that helps keep our weather hospitable. A storage pond was built to guarantee a continuous flow of water to the mill in dry periods when the water level in the stream became too low. The tap was left running and the steady flow of water crept across the wooden floor. Out of nowhere, tears started bubbling up and rolling down my cheeks, a steady flow of salty water from deep inside me. Synonyms movement, moving, locomotion, rise and fall, shifting, stirring, to and fro, toing and froing, coming and going 1.1 The rate or speed at which something flows. 流速，流率 under the ford the river backs up, giving a deep sluggish flow 浅滩可趟处河水受阻，因此那儿的水深且流速缓慢。 Example sentencesExamples From the flow patterns the speed at this new position can be deduced and the procedure can be repeated. The chemical composition of the gastric contents regulates the bulk emptying rate, the flow being slowed especially by lipids. But residents said that, in the meantime, the agency should dredge the river to speed up the flow and reduce the risks. At low shear rates, the flow can promote RBC aggregation, whereas, at higher shear rates it rather has a dispersing effect. 1.2 The rise of a tide or a river. 潮涨，河水水位上升。比较EBB Compare with ebb Example sentencesExamples Remember that the ray will use their width broadside against the tide during the fight and you need the power to drag them back against the tide flow. They would not have had to worry about the river flow at all. The narrow road follows the edge of the fjord-like Loch Long which can run like a river, especially at its narrowest point when filling up on the flow tide or draining on the ebb. They will also use the tide flow to kite away from you. 2A steady, continuous stream or supply of something. 流动物，水（气、人或车）流 a constant flow of people the flow of words was interrupted by painful sobs Example sentencesExamples Since Walter self-published Beer in 1999, the flow of words has been virtually torrential. Some writers, such as Jonathan Swift, wanted us to follow the French example and create an academy to regulate and limit the flow of new words. What happens to stop the flow of words, and what can make it start again? Neither side moved or said a word, as the flow of men stopped and silence took hold of the battlegrounds. Dufour's image freezes from time to time, chopping her movements and interrupting the flow of her words. It does not circulate honestly through the economy, and in fact disrupts the smooth flow of money through the country. Part of the problem lay in the fact that writing the book was a happy experience; no serious obstacle interrupted the flow of words. I was pacing the room back and forth unable to control the flow of emotions rushing through me. In the staging area of an overseas theater of operations, the flow of supplies competes with the flow of vehicles to add to congestion and confusion. She willed herself not to go on, but she couldn't stop the flow of words. The Army had managed to moderate the flow of supplies into South Vietnam and keep the enemy off balance. The resale of grain to villages which claimed to be deficient in food supplies hampered the flow of grain to the cities. In wartime, the amount of stocks in any area might be affected by air raid damage, or the flow of supplies might be reduced temporarily by transport difficulties. But the commuter train is half empty, the flow of traffic at rush hour is uncannily smooth. His intensity is constant, the flow of words an eternal torrent. He and his men were to penetrate the U.S. defenses and disrupt the flow of supplies heading to their front line. I wanted to plug my ears or do something to stop the flow of words, but I knew I had to hear it, so I sat quietly and listened. Normally, your PC's power supply controls the flow of electricity from the wall socket into the system. There are no regulated pedestrian crossings and the flow of traffic is constant. He was clearly a little hesitant about sharing his history with anyone for that matter, and she shouldn't interrupt the flow of his words lest it should ebb. The logical division of every sentence was clarified by musical cadences which interrupted the flow of words. Synonyms movement, motion, course, passage, current, flux, drift, circulation stream, swirl, surge, sweep, gush, roll, rush, welling, spate, tide, spurt, squirt, jet, outpouring, outflow trickle, leak, seepage, ooze, percolation, drip 3Scottish A watery swamp; a morass. 〈苏格兰〉湿地，沼泽 4The gradual permanent deformation of a solid under stress, without melting. （固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形 Example sentencesExamples It involves the application of a compressive stress, which exceeds the flow stress of the metal. Analysis of seismic waves show that the material that makes up the mantle behaves as a plastic - a substance with the properties of a solid but flows under pressure. The study of plasticity is concerned with the relationship between metal flow and applied stress. As the degree of dynamic recovery increases, the hot flow stress decreases and the ductility increases. Phrases go with the flow informal Be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it. 〈非正式〉顺应潮流，随波逐流，随大溜 Example sentencesExamples Sometimes it's better to go with the flow rather than try and emulate something from a bygone era. Unaccustomed as I was to local barbering practice I went with the flow. Instead, he gets ever closer to his adversaries by simply going with the flow of events, reacting to each situation in which he finds himself. So the next time a disembodied voice takes control of your television signal, just go with the flow and enjoy it. Just go with the flow and you will be very quickly accepted as part of ‘the family’. I was really loving it being passed around the crowd having no control over anything, just having to go with the flow. I went with the flow, and discovered simple delight in empathising with the fresh and heady Helen. So, it's far better to go with the flow, or rather the crawl. I've also done taking it easy and letting ‘my career’, such as it is, just kind of drift along, out of my control, going with the flow in a who-knows-what's around-the-corner kind of way. It was easier to go with the flow until I found out more about my situation. I think it's better to go with the flow like a good river going to its destiny rather than trying to cause a stir. Thankfully, I knew that I had to go with the flow and accept the experience for what it was. As long as you are fit and are able to mentally tune in to the game and go with the flow, and adapt, it is fine. Depends on the situation - sometimes going with the flow is just easier. At the same time, you may end up with images that are far from the truth… so I recommend just going with the flow and not prompting a situation. Well, for one thing, the old conservatism relied on tradition and history; it was cautious, slow and moderate; it went with the flow. I am aware of this effect of Isa and I do not panic, but like the force of nature, I yield and go with the flow. Rune herself had no idea what to do now, so she resolved to do the only thing she could in such a situation: go with the flow. Don't worry or blame yourself for things out of your control - go with the flow. It wouldn't be much of a movie if the main character simply went with the flow and accepted life's choices. in full flow 1Talking fluently and showing no sign of stopping. （讲话）流畅，连贯，滔滔不绝 Example sentencesExamples He is a reserved man and in any case, G.P. in full flow took some stopping. I've been craving WORDS all day and now I'm in full flow; there is apparently no stopping me. 1.1Performing vigorously and enthusiastically. （表现，表演）卖力，起劲 Example sentencesExamples Brennan was in full flow now and showed the experience he gained from the senior Laois team to set up attacks, one of which led to a Sean O'Shea point. His legion of fans were willing to ignore his much-cited failings (not a good kicker, shaky on defence, slow to turn) because he was a breathtaking sight when in full flow. I think the best thing to happen last week was that Wales were in full flow. Hassett, who was now in full flow, took a side line ball to John Lynch but he was fouled and Colin O'Connor levelled matters so that honours were even at - 2 apiece at the end of the first quarter. Be it the handing over of flowers to the jail security staff or getting ‘rakhi’ tied from women NBA activists or putting flowers into her trimmed hair, the writer was in full flow. The intimacy and immediacy that a chamber production of Madama Butterfly can create bodes well dramatically, but will it compensate for the absence of a Puccini orchestra in full flow? Twins Mark and Michael O'Brien set the ball rolling, Stephen Kelly shot the third after terrific team play and Joe Murphy finished another sweet move and the Saints were in full flow. ‘Where's the champagne,’ one ingrate queried as we fled the rain, beckoned into the south Dublin rail depot by a jazz band in full flow. Expect Pat and the lads to be in full flow performing a wide range of songs for dancing, including their popular hit, The Old Timers' Waltz. When he's in full flow, the thick-set, black-clad Geordie is a joy to watch - even if that breathless spontaneity sometimes throws his scripted material into leaden relief. Intercut are preparations for a mission, footage of jets whooshing off and flying in, the guys taking time out in the rec room, praying, at one point, even with a full gospel service in full flow. Caley Thistle were in full flow now, and after Dargo's goalbound header was deflected wide, they forced four corners in succession, though they could not take advantage of any of them. The performer in Rachel is in full flow in Cosi Fan Tutte after a difficult opening night. Although Halifax replied after five minutes York were soon in full flow again with goals from Alex Cockram and Alistair Brennan. You wondered how Livingston would react to this and they rapidly fell behind, with Naismith in full flow, sensing blood and burying the ball from 15 yards low inside the near upright. With runs in hand, the follow - on target still distant and Gilchrist in full flow, Vaughan might have been tempted to match Australia's machismo and keep attacking. But give a genuine cricket aesthete the option of seeing either of you in full flow at separate venues, and his gate-money will gravitate toward the Ganguly grace rather than the Tendulkar tonk. He's Super League material and if he gets in full flow around the ruck area he will cause a lot of problems. Castleisland were now in full flow with Roche and Huggard having grabbed the initiative and it was Roche who shot over after 15 minutes following good work by Geaney. In an instant Kilrossanty were in full flow, commanding all over the field, and steadily putting the squeeze on a now increasingly beleaguered opposing defence. in mid flow In the process of talking fluently. the diplomats stopped her in mid flow, explaining they had to go to an important meeting Example sentencesExamples Robinson was invariably speaking as the programme ended, and the producers would be required to fade him out in mid-flow. Violet is waiting to interject, but she knows better than to cut him off in mid-flow. Observe quietly as we catch his healthy self-love presently in mid flow. In mid flow of a mighty row with his agency partner, the phone rang. My tutor - I shan't name him - stopped me in mid-flow, shaking his head. The host seems to be taken by surprise by the commercials and has to cut the guest off in mid flow. The real thing I love most about blogging is that I get to talk about ME without someone telling me to shut up whilst I'm in mid flow. I simply yell "see ya" and hit the end call button, cutting him off in mid flow. I have discovered though, by listening to how some of my other mates handle this, that there are a couple of great ways to cut this off in mid flow. He was actually in mid-flow when I introduced myself. Origin Old English flōwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vloeien, also to flood. Rhymes aglow, ago, alow, although, apropos, art nouveau, Bamako, Bardot, beau, Beaujolais Nouveau, below, bestow, blow, bo, Boileau, bons mots, Bordeaux, Bow, bravo, bro, cachepot, cheerio, Coe, crow, Defoe, de trop, doe, doh, dos-à-dos, do-si-do, dough, dzo, Flo, floe, foe, foreknow, foreshow, forgo, Foucault, froe, glow, go, good-oh, go-slow, grow, gung-ho, Heathrow, heave-ho, heigh-ho, hello, ho, hoe, ho-ho, jo, Joe, kayo, know, lo, low, maillot, malapropos, Marceau, mho, Miró, mo, Mohs, Monroe, mot, mow, Munro, no, Noh, no-show, oh, oho, outgo, outgrow, owe, Perrault, pho, po, Poe, pro, quid pro quo, reshow, righto, roe, Rouault, row, Rowe, sew, shew, show, sloe, slow, snow, so, soh, sow, status quo, stow, Stowe, strow, tally-ho, though, throw, tic-tac-toe, to-and-fro, toe, touch-and-go, tow, trow, undergo, undersow, voe, whacko, whoa, wo, woe, Xuzhou, yo, yo-ho-ho, Zhengzhou, Zhou verb.1 phr. Definition of flow in US English: flow verbflōfloʊ [no object] 1(of a fluid, gas, or electricity) move along or out steadily and continuously in a current or stream. （尤指液体）流，流动，流出 from here the river flows north 河流自此向北流去。 ventilation channels keep the air flowing a cross-current of electricity seemed to flow between them 它们之间似乎流动交错的电流。 Example sentencesExamples Return gas flows back through the heat exchanger to pre-cool the incoming high pressure gas mixture. It cost about €15 million, and now electricity flows in both directions over the border. I feel like low voltage electricity is flowing through my blood, gentle convulsions rippling through my skin and muscle, as my body is making its own judgment of the situation. This free electricity will flow indefinitely, without much, or any maintenance. The condensed liquid water flows to a separate storage chamber. The quantity of a rich component contained in an exhaust gas flowing into a catalyst during a period of time period is calculated. The higher the amount of water pressure, the more water will flow through the hose. The liquid blue nectar was flowing like water until we bounced over to Metronome. By studying it, there were able to tell that it had once had liquid water flowing through it. By reversing the direction electricity flows through a magnet the poles can be reversed. And reverse irradiation resulted in a reverse of the flow, water flowing down and air up. First the flow is minimal, but then as more and more water flows out, the current gets faster and faster. Electricity flows through the tube when the light is turned on. I plug it in, set it, and as long as there is electricity flowing through power lines, it will run forever it seems. However, if liquid water flowed on Mars in the distant past, the climate might have been very different from what it is today. The external fuel tank, for instance, is full of oxygen and hydrogen cooled to - 400 F. to make the gases flow as liquids. Huygens' data provide strong evidence for liquids flowing on Titan. Exhaust gases flow through the CO 2 sorbent bed before being released into the atmosphere. As the hot, high-pressure gas flows through the condenser, it radiates heat into the ambient air and cools down. Red liquid flowed in tiny streams from his clenched fist, but he didn't seem to notice. Synonyms run, move, go along, course, pass, proceed, glide, slide, drift, circulate, trickle, dribble, drizzle, spill, gurgle, babble, ripple 1.1 (of the sea or a tidal river) move toward the land; rise. （海洋，有潮河）涨潮；水位上升。比较EBB Compare with ebb Example sentencesExamples The locals said that the backwaters flow in at different times each day. Now the calm river flows between the backwaters and wooded bluffs in an oversized valley. It is in an intimate valley formed by a stream flowing into a tidal basin. 2with adverbial of direction Go from one place to another in a steady stream, typically in large numbers. （人，物）涌向，涌进 the firm is hoping the orders will keep flowing in 公司希望订单源源不断而来。 Example sentencesExamples And after three months of rehearsals, the rest of the 21-strong cast would be right to expect the accolades to come flowing in from the audience. Updates on the violence were flowing in from across the city. With aid and arms flowing in, the ruling group was interested not in fostering economic development but in self-enrichment. In this federal election year, with three marginal SA city-based seats, pledges of support from politicians are flowing in. Today books and movies are flowing in from around the world. Last Thursday, a steady trickle of supporters flowed into the stadium shop to buy tickets for today's game against Rangers at Pittodrie. Companies are hiring again and projects are flowing in. Reports of human rights violations implicating the Army keep flowing in from conflict zones in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Maluku and Papua. In Mazar-e-Sharif, election officials said today they had not yet received ballots that were supposed to be flowing in from five northern provinces. In fact, he's go to, if US dollars are to keep flowing in. He said prices would likely rise to meet the demand and to limit an overload of tourists if Americans start flowing in. And the pace has never really slowed, with regular orders for thousands of soaps flowing in from the US, Asia and Australia. Pledges for Geraldton's proposed community bank are flowing in and the working group behind the project remains optimistic the bank will become a reality. Entries have also been flowing in for the Young Achiever of the Year Award, and for the short story, creative writing and photography competitions. When the wall came down 15 years ago, East Germans were promised their lives would be enriched with new homes, money and jobs flowing in from free Europe. Bangalore is facing a serious shortage of retail real estate space despite investments of Rs 500 to Rs 600 crore flowing in since January. And suddenly those who had labelled him as a ‘flop hero’ re-adopted him and offers started flowing in. A steady stream of regulars too started flowing in, delighted at eating more, paying less. We have troops flowing in from Alabama, Kansas, just about every state we're bringing troops in. Other assistance and offers of help keep flowing in. 2.1 Proceed or be produced smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly. 顺利进行；流畅地产出 talk flowed freely around the table 人们围着桌子谈个不停。 Example sentencesExamples No one could understand or agree with his techniques, which seemed to flow so effortlessly. The names of roads, intersections, and neighbourhoods in several cities flow effortlessly from his mouth. As information flows more freely and people become increasingly open-minded, sex is no longer a taboo subject. It's pure Telangana dialect that flows effortlessly. There was little more than a rather brutish Ploughman's to tempt them, foodwise, but that didn't stop the wine, and conversation, from flowing freely. The pace of service was spot on; each course flowed effortlessly into the next. Wa Luruli's film has a light touch and the story flows effortlessly. Through the day we addressed ten meetings, and with each talk I give, my thoughts flow more easily and effortlessly. But even his words flowed effortlessly and mesmerised the audience. Information is flowing freely, which it has never done before. Johnson had a blazing fastball that flowed effortlessly from his exaggerated sidearm delivery. Novels seemed to flow effortlessly out of him, including masterpieces such as Crome Yellow and Point Counter Point. As anyone who's been to an African-American barbershop knows, the conversation flows freely. Synonyms result, proceed, arise, follow, ensue, derive, stem, accrue 2.2 (of clothing or hair) hang loosely in an easy and graceful manner. （衣服，头发）飘拂，飘垂 her red hair flowed over her shoulders 她的一头红发飘垂在肩上。 Example sentencesExamples From the shadows Jenna appeared, her long black hair flowing gracefully down her back. Her legs went forever, her hair flowed with the cloak as the wind caught both and lifted them slightly, teasingly. She walked slowly down the hallway, her raven hair flowing behind her with beauty and grace. He had a simple gold circlet and his light brown hair flowed over his shoulders on his white cape. They claimed the graceful and curving hull looked like hair flowing back from the bow. The dress flowed over her slender body wonderfully and Christy knew that this would appease Charles. Her hair was loosely flowing around her shoulders, its flaxen curls bouncing gently every time she moved. Her hair flowed over her shoulders like a curtain that hid their faces from the world, only left to stare at each other. Her jet-black hair flowed gracefully as she strode toward him. Every step she took, crimson robe flowing gracefully behind her, took her closer to her fate. In the back, his purple hair flowed loosely, hair restraint gone. The whole way there her long, shiny black hair flowed in the gentle breeze. Her long brown hair flowed over her shoulders, and her face looked so peaceful, like nothing had ever happened. Her long blonde hair flowed over her shoulders and the tight black leather outfit showed off her aforementioned attributes quite well. The woman had her hands on her hips, shouting rapidly as her long dark hair flowed in the breeze behind her. He smiled back at the picture, marveling at the way Samantha's powder pink dress flowed over her body. The gown flowed over her hips and down to the floor with a three-foot train trailing behind. His long black hair covered his white feathered cape, and her long black hair flowed over her white deerskin dress. Dark hair flowed over her shoulders, down to the small of her back. A slight glow surrounded her, her hair and dress flowed around her in an unfelt wind. 2.3 Be available in copious quantities. 富有，大量备有 their talk and laughter grew louder as the excellent brandy flowed 上等白兰地斟满一杯又一杯，他们的谈话声和笑声也越来越大。 Example sentencesExamples At least the torrential rain had stopped pouring outside, while the never-ending supply of the usual beverages flowed copiously inside. As copious wine flowed and retro disco music pounded, we were soon without doubt The Greatest Dancers In The World. The production models are now flowing and available for purchase, and we were pleased to get one of the first production units available. There is more information available, more information flowing. Logically, all OEMs covet a piece of the prestige markets as that is where the money flows in great quantities. 2.4flow from Result from; be caused by. 来自，由…产生 there are certain advantages that may flow from that decision 该决定可能会产生一些有利条件。 Example sentencesExamples The next term will be blighted by all that flows from that. Manferdelli's presentation is however a good entry point to the debate, as many of the other issues flow from it. In our submission, that directly flows from the result of the decision in Lim. The result can be disproportionately strong governments whose power flows from American money and weaponry. However, my comments have all flowed from the original overriding brief to Masons. No, we are not suggesting that, your Honour, but we say that something flows from the decision that then flowed. Yes, and it was often quite easy to identify a business advantage flowing from acting as a member of a group. That is exactly and fairly what flows from the Full Court decision. Other problems, less visible, but just as pressing, flowed from the funding issue. That advantage flows from the existence of a certificate rather than the identity of the holder of the certificate. The reasoning in this decision flows from the assumption that the conduct of the parties should be regarded as physical violence. No breach of a Convention right has been alleged to arise as a result of the consequences flowing from the mistakes which were made in these cases. Well, if market power is no longer the advantage that flows from monopoly or near monopoly, what is it now? This conclusion arises from the limited benefits which flow from the project. Much of the hot air in the origins debate flows from the confusion between MetaN and MethN. That work is commencing, and any decisions that flow from that will be made at the appropriate time. That must not deflect me from making the proper order today about costs flowing from the decision which I have reached. Everything (including profits) flows from this core value of serving the users. That is, intuitive linear thinking assumes that great events flow from solemn decisions of great magnitude. The principal point in issue flows from the fact that Braymist, the vendor, was not in existence at the time the agreement was signed. Synonyms have its origins in, arise from, originate from, spring from, derive from, come from, be rooted in, emanate from, issue from, flow from, proceed from, result from, be consequent on 3(of a solid) undergo a permanent change of shape under stress, without melting. （固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形 nounflōfloʊ 1in singular The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream. 流，流淌 the flow of water into the pond 流进池塘的水。 Example sentencesExamples The very next day, a freak summer windstorm clogged the water flow with leaves, flooding the flanking fields in London's Hyde Park. Further reading turns up that a steady flow of water acted as a moderator for the reaction, keeping it at a low but steady burn in a sustained reaction. Out of nowhere, tears started bubbling up and rolling down my cheeks, a steady flow of salty water from deep inside me. A nuclear power reactor needs a steady flow of cooling water. The second fan generated a semblance of underwater movement in Atlantic, scrim rippling along the flow. A dam controls the continuous flow of water in a river, whereas stopbanks may well be alongside a river that has no water in it at all. This is because carp generally like to patrol in the edge, out of the flow and along the drop-off into the deeper water of the central channel. The spiral wave inhibits normal waves, just as eddies in a stream inhibit the smooth flow of water. Nicholas tried to grab the edge of the shaft and escape the stream, but the water flow was too powerful and he was carried along. Had we had a continuous flow of water, we would have done it much faster. The tap was left running and the steady flow of water crept across the wooden floor. Villagers remained stranded as they could do nothing about the continuous flow of water but wait until it subsided. A storage pond was built to guarantee a continuous flow of water to the mill in dry periods when the water level in the stream became too low. It has now been shown in many studies that the Gulf Stream brings the warm flow of water that helps keep our weather hospitable. And so firefighters were at the ready with what they dubbed a foam attack, a steady flow of foam and water to blanket the blaze and hopefully smother it. Synonyms movement, moving, locomotion, rise and fall, shifting, stirring, to and fro, toing and froing, coming and going 1.1 The rate or speed at which something flows. 流速，流率 under the ford the river backs up, giving a deep sluggish flow 浅滩可趟处河水受阻，因此那儿的水深且流速缓慢。 Example sentencesExamples The chemical composition of the gastric contents regulates the bulk emptying rate, the flow being slowed especially by lipids. From the flow patterns the speed at this new position can be deduced and the procedure can be repeated. At low shear rates, the flow can promote RBC aggregation, whereas, at higher shear rates it rather has a dispersing effect. But residents said that, in the meantime, the agency should dredge the river to speed up the flow and reduce the risks. 1.2 The rise of a tide or a river. 潮涨，河水水位上升。比较EBB Compare with ebb Example sentencesExamples They will also use the tide flow to kite away from you. The narrow road follows the edge of the fjord-like Loch Long which can run like a river, especially at its narrowest point when filling up on the flow tide or draining on the ebb. They would not have had to worry about the river flow at all. Remember that the ray will use their width broadside against the tide during the fight and you need the power to drag them back against the tide flow. 2A steady, continuous stream of something. 流动物，水（气、人或车）流 she eased the car into the flow of traffic 她缓缓地将车驶入车流。 Example sentencesExamples Neither side moved or said a word, as the flow of men stopped and silence took hold of the battlegrounds. I was pacing the room back and forth unable to control the flow of emotions rushing through me. The resale of grain to villages which claimed to be deficient in food supplies hampered the flow of grain to the cities. In the staging area of an overseas theater of operations, the flow of supplies competes with the flow of vehicles to add to congestion and confusion. I wanted to plug my ears or do something to stop the flow of words, but I knew I had to hear it, so I sat quietly and listened. Since Walter self-published Beer in 1999, the flow of words has been virtually torrential. But the commuter train is half empty, the flow of traffic at rush hour is uncannily smooth. Part of the problem lay in the fact that writing the book was a happy experience; no serious obstacle interrupted the flow of words. The Army had managed to moderate the flow of supplies into South Vietnam and keep the enemy off balance. He was clearly a little hesitant about sharing his history with anyone for that matter, and she shouldn't interrupt the flow of his words lest it should ebb. She willed herself not to go on, but she couldn't stop the flow of words. There are no regulated pedestrian crossings and the flow of traffic is constant. What happens to stop the flow of words, and what can make it start again? Normally, your PC's power supply controls the flow of electricity from the wall socket into the system. Dufour's image freezes from time to time, chopping her movements and interrupting the flow of her words. In wartime, the amount of stocks in any area might be affected by air raid damage, or the flow of supplies might be reduced temporarily by transport difficulties. The logical division of every sentence was clarified by musical cadences which interrupted the flow of words. He and his men were to penetrate the U.S. defenses and disrupt the flow of supplies heading to their front line. Some writers, such as Jonathan Swift, wanted us to follow the French example and create an academy to regulate and limit the flow of new words. His intensity is constant, the flow of words an eternal torrent. It does not circulate honestly through the economy, and in fact disrupts the smooth flow of money through the country. Synonyms movement, motion, course, passage, current, flux, drift, circulation 3The gradual permanent deformation of a solid under stress, without melting. （固体在压力下不熔化就）经受形变，永久性变形 Example sentencesExamples The study of plasticity is concerned with the relationship between metal flow and applied stress. It involves the application of a compressive stress, which exceeds the flow stress of the metal. As the degree of dynamic recovery increases, the hot flow stress decreases and the ductility increases. Analysis of seismic waves show that the material that makes up the mantle behaves as a plastic - a substance with the properties of a solid but flows under pressure. Phrases go with the flow informal Be relaxed and accept a situation, rather than trying to alter or control it. 〈非正式〉顺应潮流，随波逐流，随大溜 Example sentencesExamples At the same time, you may end up with images that are far from the truth… so I recommend just going with the flow and not prompting a situation. I've also done taking it easy and letting ‘my career’, such as it is, just kind of drift along, out of my control, going with the flow in a who-knows-what's around-the-corner kind of way. Don't worry or blame yourself for things out of your control - go with the flow. So the next time a disembodied voice takes control of your television signal, just go with the flow and enjoy it. So, it's far better to go with the flow, or rather the crawl. It was easier to go with the flow until I found out more about my situation. Well, for one thing, the old conservatism relied on tradition and history; it was cautious, slow and moderate; it went with the flow. Unaccustomed as I was to local barbering practice I went with the flow. I went with the flow, and discovered simple delight in empathising with the fresh and heady Helen. Sometimes it's better to go with the flow rather than try and emulate something from a bygone era. Instead, he gets ever closer to his adversaries by simply going with the flow of events, reacting to each situation in which he finds himself. It wouldn't be much of a movie if the main character simply went with the flow and accepted life's choices. Depends on the situation - sometimes going with the flow is just easier. I was really loving it being passed around the crowd having no control over anything, just having to go with the flow. As long as you are fit and are able to mentally tune in to the game and go with the flow, and adapt, it is fine. I think it's better to go with the flow like a good river going to its destiny rather than trying to cause a stir. I am aware of this effect of Isa and I do not panic, but like the force of nature, I yield and go with the flow. Thankfully, I knew that I had to go with the flow and accept the experience for what it was. Just go with the flow and you will be very quickly accepted as part of ‘the family’. Rune herself had no idea what to do now, so she resolved to do the only thing she could in such a situation: go with the flow. in full flow 1Talking fluently and easily and showing no sign of stopping. （讲话）流畅，连贯，滔滔不绝 Example sentencesExamples He is a reserved man and in any case, G.P. in full flow took some stopping. I've been craving WORDS all day and now I'm in full flow; there is apparently no stopping me. 1.1Performing vigorously and enthusiastically. （表现，表演）卖力，起劲 Richardson was run out when he was in full flow 理查森还在兴头上时就被杀出局了。 Example sentencesExamples Be it the handing over of flowers to the jail security staff or getting ‘rakhi’ tied from women NBA activists or putting flowers into her trimmed hair, the writer was in full flow. Although Halifax replied after five minutes York were soon in full flow again with goals from Alex Cockram and Alistair Brennan. In an instant Kilrossanty were in full flow, commanding all over the field, and steadily putting the squeeze on a now increasingly beleaguered opposing defence. But give a genuine cricket aesthete the option of seeing either of you in full flow at separate venues, and his gate-money will gravitate toward the Ganguly grace rather than the Tendulkar tonk. When he's in full flow, the thick-set, black-clad Geordie is a joy to watch - even if that breathless spontaneity sometimes throws his scripted material into leaden relief. His legion of fans were willing to ignore his much-cited failings (not a good kicker, shaky on defence, slow to turn) because he was a breathtaking sight when in full flow. He's Super League material and if he gets in full flow around the ruck area he will cause a lot of problems. I think the best thing to happen last week was that Wales were in full flow. Twins Mark and Michael O'Brien set the ball rolling, Stephen Kelly shot the third after terrific team play and Joe Murphy finished another sweet move and the Saints were in full flow. Brennan was in full flow now and showed the experience he gained from the senior Laois team to set up attacks, one of which led to a Sean O'Shea point. Caley Thistle were in full flow now, and after Dargo's goalbound header was deflected wide, they forced four corners in succession, though they could not take advantage of any of them. The performer in Rachel is in full flow in Cosi Fan Tutte after a difficult opening night. Expect Pat and the lads to be in full flow performing a wide range of songs for dancing, including their popular hit, The Old Timers' Waltz. You wondered how Livingston would react to this and they rapidly fell behind, with Naismith in full flow, sensing blood and burying the ball from 15 yards low inside the near upright. Hassett, who was now in full flow, took a side line ball to John Lynch but he was fouled and Colin O'Connor levelled matters so that honours were even at - 2 apiece at the end of the first quarter. ‘Where's the champagne,’ one ingrate queried as we fled the rain, beckoned into the south Dublin rail depot by a jazz band in full flow. With runs in hand, the follow - on target still distant and Gilchrist in full flow, Vaughan might have been tempted to match Australia's machismo and keep attacking. Intercut are preparations for a mission, footage of jets whooshing off and flying in, the guys taking time out in the rec room, praying, at one point, even with a full gospel service in full flow. The intimacy and immediacy that a chamber production of Madama Butterfly can create bodes well dramatically, but will it compensate for the absence of a Puccini orchestra in full flow? Castleisland were now in full flow with Roche and Huggard having grabbed the initiative and it was Roche who shot over after 15 minutes following good work by Geaney. in mid flow In the process of talking fluently. the diplomats stopped her in mid flow, explaining they had to go to an important meeting Example sentencesExamples The real thing I love most about blogging is that I get to talk about ME without someone telling me to shut up whilst I'm in mid flow. I have discovered though, by listening to how some of my other mates handle this, that there are a couple of great ways to cut this off in mid flow. My tutor - I shan't name him - stopped me in mid-flow, shaking his head. He was actually in mid-flow when I introduced myself. I simply yell "see ya" and hit the end call button, cutting him off in mid flow. Robinson was invariably speaking as the programme ended, and the producers would be required to fade him out in mid-flow. The host seems to be taken by surprise by the commercials and has to cut the guest off in mid flow. Violet is waiting to interject, but she knows better than to cut him off in mid-flow. Observe quietly as we catch his healthy self-love presently in mid flow. In mid flow of a mighty row with his agency partner, the phone rang. Origin Old English flōwan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vloeien, also to flood. verb.1 phr.
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