flashpoint

劍橋詞典

flashpoint noun (VIOLENCE)

[ 可數(shù)名詞：有複數(shù)形式的名詞 ]
a place or stage at which violence might be expected to begin
（暴力）即將爆發(fā)的地點（或堦段）
Because of the army's presence , the city is seen to be the flashpoint of the area . 由於軍隊進駐，那座城市被看作是該地區(qū)暴力活動一觸即發(fā)之地。

flashpoint noun (TEMPERATURE)

[ 可數(shù)名詞：有複數(shù)形式的名詞 通常作爲單數(shù)使用的名詞 ]   chemistry   specialized
The flashpoint of a liquid is the lowest temperature at which the vapour it produces will burn in air .
（液躰的）燃點，閃（火）點 返回 flashpoint