spark

UK
/spɑːk/
US
/spɑrk/

Translations

sparknoun
sparks
pl
UK
/spɑːk/
US
/spɑrk/
He showed a spark of talent in his early years.
В ранние годы он проявил задаток таланта.
The spark from the fire ignited the dry leaves.
Искра от огня зажгла сухие листья.
There was a spark of excitement in her eyes.
В её глазах была вспышка волнения.
Additional translations
искровой разряд
sparkverb
sparked
Past Simple
sparked
Past Participle
sparking
Gerund
UK
/spɑːk/
US
/spɑrk/
His speech managed to spark interest among the audience.
Его речь смогла зажигать интерес среди аудитории.
The campfire began to spark as the wind picked up.
Костер начал искриться, когда поднялся ветер.
The dry leaves can easily spark a fire.
Сухие листья могут легко воспламенять огонь.
Additional translations
sparkadjective
UK
/spɑːk/
US
/spɑrk/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to electric sparks or ignition (e.g., "spark ignition engine").

Definitions

sparknoun
A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, a burning object, or a source of electricity.
The campfire crackled, sending a spark into the night air.
A trace of a specified quality or intense feeling.
There was a spark of excitement in her eyes as she opened the gift.
An electrical discharge or a flash of light produced by a sudden flow of electricity.
The spark from the faulty wire caused the lights to flicker.
(archaic) A lively or gallant young man, especially one attentive to women.
She was seen strolling with a handsome spark from the neighboring village.
sparkverb
To emit sparks of fire or electricity.
The wires began to spark when they touched each other.
To stimulate or initiate something.
The teacher's question sparked a lively debate among the students.
sparkadjective
Attributive. Relating to or employing electric sparks or ignition.
The mechanic inspected the spark ignition system.