flash point

柯林斯詞典

1. N-VAR A flashpoint is the moment at which a conflict, especially a political conflict, suddenly gets worse and becomes violent. (尤指政治動亂的)爆發(fā)點
The immediate flashpoint was Wednesday's big rally. 星期三的大集會成了直接的導火索。
2. N-COUNT A flashpoint is a place which people think is dangerous because political trouble may start there and then spread to other areas or countries. 政治動亂地區(qū)
The more serious flashpoints are outside the capital. 更加危險的動亂區(qū)在首都之外。