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spring

/ˈsprɪŋ/

US UK

noun

plural springs

the season between winter and summer :the season when plants and trees begin to grow [count]

We'll plant the seeds next spring.

We've had a rainy spring.

the spring of 1984 [noncount]

a beautiful day in early/late spring

The first few weeks of spring were unusually warm. - often used before another noun

our spring catalog

a new spring wardrobe

spring colors/flowers

[count] :a twisted or coiled piece of metal that returns to its original shape when it is pressed down or stretched

The mattress is old and some of the springs are broken. - see also box spring

[noncount] :the ability of something to return to its original shape when it is pressed down, stretched, twisted, etc.

The cushion has lost its spring.

[count] :a source of water coming up from the ground

a mineral spring - see also hot spring

[singular] :a lively and energetic quality

She had a spring in her step.

[singular] :a quick sudden leap up or forward

The deer gave a spring and was gone. - see also handspring

verb

springs; sprang /ˈspræŋ/ or sprung /ˈsprʌŋ/; sprung; springing

[no obj]

to move or leap suddenly forward or upward

The lion was waiting to spring.

The deer sprang up the path.

I sprang to my feet.

He sprang out of his seat and ran to the door.

b always followed by an adverb or preposition :to move quickly to a different position

The lid sprang open/shut.

The branch sprang back and hit her.

The rope stretches and springs back into shape. [=returns to its original shape]

[+ obj] informal :to help (someone) to get out of or escape from jail, prison, etc.

He tried to spring his accomplice.

His lawyer managed to get him sprung from prison.

spring a leak

to start to leak :to suddenly let water in or out through a crack or break

The boat/pipe sprang a leak.

spring a surprise

to do, ask, or say something that is not expected

Everyone knows she's not likely to spring a surprise.

The teacher sprang a surprise on us and gave a quiz.

spring a trap

to capture someone or something (such as an animal or criminal) with a trap - often + on

Police sprang a trap on the drug smugglers.

spring for

[phrasal verb]

spring for (something) US informal :to pay for (something) :to spend money on (something)

She refuses to spring for a new coat.

I'll spring for dinner.

spring from

[phrasal verb]

spring from (something) informal :to start from or be caused by (something)

The idea sprang from [=came from] a dream I had.

spring from the loins

xem loin

spring into/to action/life

to become suddenly very active and energetic

They sprang into action as soon as they received their orders.

The crowd sprang to life after the first goal was scored.

spring on

[phrasal verb]

spring (something) on (someone) :to surprise (someone) with (something, such as a request or announcement)

You should try to prepare them for your decision instead of just springing it on them suddenly.

spring to mind

xem mind

spring up

[phrasal verb]

to grow or appear suddenly

The weeds sprang up overnight.

New housing developments are springing up all over the state.

tears spring to your eyes

If tears spring to your eyes, you suddenly start to cry.

Tears sprang to his eyes when he read about the accident.

* Các từ tương tự:
spring break, spring chicken, spring fever, spring onion, spring peeper, spring roll, spring tide, spring training, springboard