flurry /ˈflʌrɪ/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A flurry of something such as activity or excitement is a short intense period of it. 一段短暂的紧张期

  例：

  ...a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at ending the war.

  …一阵紧张的外交活动，旨在结束战争。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A flurry of something such as snow is a small amount of it that suddenly appears for a short time and moves in a quick, swirling way. (雪等的) 一阵

  例：

  The Alps expect heavy cloud over the weekend with light snow flurries and strong winds.

  阿尔卑斯山预计周末是多云，有小阵雪和强风。