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flushed

UK/flʌʃt/US
C1

Definitions

adj.

Red in the face from heat, embarrassment, or excitement

(脸)通红的;激动的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
flushflow; pour
+
-edpast tense / completed
=flushed

The participial adjective of flush: showing the red rush of blood to the face.

Common Collocations

  • 1.flushed cheeks通红的脸颊
  • 2.flushed with excitement兴奋得满脸通红
  • 3.flushed face涨红的脸

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She arrived flushed and breathless after running for the bus.

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