Модель употребления:
[someone/something] flourishes (in/under [conditions])
Small tech companies can really flourish in this city.
A kis techcégek igazán virágozhatnak ebben a városban.
Her art career began to flourish after she moved online.
Miután átvitte a munkáját az online térbe, a művészi karrierje virágzásnak indult.
Wildflowers flourish in the fields every spring.
Democracy flourishes where people feel safe to speak openly.
The restaurant flourished under its new manager.
Примеры для изучающих
The new cafe is flourishing.
Az új kávézó nagyon jól megy.
Many plants flourish in warm weather.
Sok növény jól fejlődik meleg időben.
Her English has flourished this year.
The town flourished after the new road opened.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use *flourish* as an adjective, saying *a flourish business* instead of *a flourishing business*. They may also confuse *flourish* with *decorate*; in this sense, *flourish* means to grow or succeed, not to make something look pretty.
Значение
grow or develop very well
Коллокации
businesses flourish
|a flourishing economy
|flourish in [an environment]
|allow [something] to flourish
|a flourishing career
|arts and culture flourish
Синонимы
thrive (Very close in meaning; often slightly more common for both people and businesses.)
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prosper (Emphasizes financial or material success more than general growth.)
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boom (Often used for rapid economic or business growth over a short period.)
Антонимы
decline (Describes a steady loss of strength, quality, or success.)
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struggle (Highlights difficulty and lack of success, the opposite of flourishing easily.)
Темы
business
|society
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To grow or do very well, often for a long time.
To grow or develop in a strong, healthy, or successful way, especially over a period of time.
Модель употребления:
with a flourish
With a flourish, he signed his name at the bottom of the contract.
Teátrális mozdulattal írta alá a nevét a szerződés alján.
She opened the curtain with a grand flourish.
Nagy, teátrális mozdulattal húzta szét a függönyt.
The chef added a final flourish of herbs before serving the dish.
He produced the tickets with a little flourish to impress his friends.
The magician ended the trick with a confident flourish of his hand.
Примеры для изучающих
He ended his speech with a flourish.
Teátrális mozdulattal fejezte be a beszédét.
She put the plate on the table with a flourish.
Látványos mozdulattal tette a tányért az asztalra.
The waiter gave a small flourish with his hand.
The artist finished the painting with one last flourish.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think *with a flourish* means *quickly* or *suddenly* only. It also suggests that the movement is big and meant to be noticed, not just fast.
Значение
showy or dramatic movement
Коллокации
with a flourish
|make a flourish
|a final flourish
|a dramatic flourish
|a theatrical flourish
Синонимы
gesture (More general; not always showy or dramatic like a flourish.)
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dramatic move (Informal phrase that emphasizes the attention‑getting quality of the action.)
Антонимы
subtle movement (Stresses quiet, hardly noticeable action, the opposite of a flourish.)
Темы
performance
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Определение
A big, fast, and showy movement that people notice.
A bold, showy movement or action, often made to attract attention or mark the beginning or end of something.
Модель употребления:
[someone] flourishes [something]
He flourished the contract in front of the cameras.
Meglobogtatta a szerződést a kamerák előtt.
The champion flourished the trophy above her head.
A bajnok diadalmasan a feje fölé emelte a trófeát.
The actor flourished his hat and bowed deeply.
She flourished her passport at the border officer.
The knight flourished his sword before the duel.
Примеры для изучающих
He flourished the ticket in my face.
Az arcomba lobogtatta a jegyet.
The girl flourished her new phone for everyone to see.
A lány úgy mutogatta az új telefonját, hogy mindenki lássa.
The magician flourished the cards in one hand.
She flourished the letter to prove she was right.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use *flourish* when they only mean *show* (for example, *He flourished his ID* when the action is simple and not dramatic). *Flourish* suggests a big, noticeable movement, not just holding something up normally.
Значение
wave something in a showy way
Коллокации
flourish a sword
|flourish a pen
|flourish a hand
|flourish a document
|flourish a victory sign
Синонимы
brandish (Often used for weapons and can sound more threatening than *flourish*.)
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wave (More general; does not always suggest being dramatic or showy.)
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flaunt (Focuses on showing something off proudly, not always with a physical swinging movement.)
Антонимы
hide (Means to keep something out of sight instead of waving it openly.)
Темы
performance
|daily_life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To wave or show something in a big and dramatic way so people will see it.
To wave, hold up, or show something in a bold, noticeable, or dramatic way.
Модель употребления:
[writing/design] with [decorative] flourishes
Her signature is full of loops and flourishes.
Az aláírása tele van hurkokkal és cifrázatokkal.
The designer added subtle flourishes to the logo.
A tervező finom díszítővonalakat adott a logóhoz.
The invitation used elegant calligraphic flourishes around the border.
He writes in a simple hand, with almost no flourishes.
The capital letters have long, sweeping flourishes.
Примеры для изучающих
Her name has many flourishes in the letters.
A nevének betűiben sok a cifrázat.
The artist drew small flourishes around the title.
A művész kis díszítővonalakat rajzolt a cím köré.
The card had gold flourishes in the corners.
He likes clean text with no flourishes.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the verb *to flourish* meaning *to grow*. Here, *a flourish* is a thing you can see on paper or a screen, not an action.
Значение
decorative curve in writing/design
Коллокации
decorative flourishes
|ornamental flourishes
|calligraphic flourishes
|add a flourish
|flourishes on the letters
Синонимы
embellishment (General word for decoration; not limited to lines or curves.)
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ornament (Can be any added decorative element, not just in writing.)
Антонимы
plain style (Describes design or writing without extra decoration.)
Темы
art
|writing
|design
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Определение
A fancy curved line or shape added to writing or a design to make it look pretty.
A curving or flowing decorative line or shape, especially in handwriting, typography, or graphic design.
Модель употребления:
a flourish of [instruments]
A flourish of trumpets announced the arrival of the guests.
A vendégek érkezését trombitafanfár jelezte.
The piece begins with a bold brass flourish.
A darab egy erőteljes rézfúvós fanfárral kezdődik.
The ceremony ended with a final flourish from the orchestra.
Примеры для изучающих
A flourish of trumpets started the show.
Trombitafanfár indította a műsort.
The music ends with a loud flourish.
A zene hangos fanfárral ér véget.
The band played a short flourish before the speech.
Значение
short showy musical fanfare
Коллокации
a flourish of trumpets
|trumpet flourish
|opening flourish
|a brass flourish
Синонимы
fanfare (Very close in this musical sense, but *fanfare* is generally more common and slightly broader.)
Антонимы
silence (The absence of any musical sound, contrasting with a loud flourish.)
Темы
music
|performance
|arts_entertainment
Определение
A short, loud piece of music, often on trumpets, used as a signal or to start something.
A short, loud, and often showy musical phrase, especially played on brass instruments as a signal or introduction.
СУЩЕСТВИТЕЛЬНОЕ
C1
LITERARY
6
Модель употребления:
in (full) flourish
The theater enjoyed a brief flourish in the 1990s.
A színház rövid virágkort élt meg az 1990-es években.
In the full flourish of her career, she performed in every major city.
Pályája virágkorában minden nagyvárosban fellépett.
The town experienced a cultural flourish after the new museum opened.
Примеры для изучающих
The company had a short flourish before it closed.
A vállalatnak rövid virágkora volt, mielőtt bezárt.
Artists in the city are now in a real flourish.
A város művészei most valódi virágkorukat élik.
He remembers the flourish of his youth.
Частая ошибка:
This sense is much less common than the verb *to flourish*. Learners may misunderstand it as the verb form; context usually shows it is a noun describing a period of time.
Значение
time of strong success or growth
Коллокации
in full flourish
|the flourish of youth
|a brief flourish
|the city’s cultural flourish
Синонимы
heyday (Very similar meaning; *heyday* is more common in everyday English.)
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prime (Focuses on a person's best time rather than a general movement or activity.)
Антонимы
decline (Describes the downward phase instead of the peak period.)
Темы
history
|society
|business
|core_vocabulary
Определение
A time when someone or something is very active and successful.
A period or state in which someone or something is very successful, active, or at their best.