flourish

柯林斯词典

1. V-I If something flourishes, it is successful, active, or common, and developing quickly and strongly. 繁荣; 兴旺
Business flourished and within six months they were earning 18,000 roubles a day. 生意兴隆，6个月中他们每天挣18000卢布。
2. flourishingADJ 繁荣的; 兴旺的
Boston quickly became a flourishing port. 波斯顿迅速成为一个繁荣的港口。
3. V-I If a plant or animal flourishes, it grows well or is healthy because the conditions are right for it. (动植物因环境适宜而) 旺盛
The plant flourishes particularly well in slightly harsher climes. 这种植物在较为恶劣一点的气候中长得特别茂盛。
4. flourishingADJ 繁盛的
...a flourishing fox population. …不断繁衍的狐狸群。
5. V-T If you flourish an object, you wave it about in a way that makes people notice it. 挥舞
He flourished the glass to emphasize the point. 他挥舞着杯子来强调这一点。
6. N-COUNT Flourish is also a noun. 挥动
He took his cap from under his arm with a flourish and pulled it low over his eyes. 他挥手从腋下取出帽子，拉低帽檐盖住眼睛。