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flushing

UK/'flʌʃiŋ/US/'flʌʃiŋ/
C1

Definitions

n.

A reddening of the face or skin

脸红,潮红

adj.

Causing or showing such redness

使人脸红的;潮红的

Root Breakdown

Native English
flushroot
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=flushing

The -ing form of flush: the reddening of the skin, or the act of flushing.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Sudden flushing of the face can be a side effect of the drug.

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