gush
gush — verb
- gushpresent simple I / you / we / they
- gusheshe / she / it
- gushedpast simple
- gushing-ing form
1. When a liquid or gas comes out of somewhere in a fast, powerful stream, it gushe
When a liquid or gas comes out of somewhere in a fast, powerful stream, it gushes.
Water gushed from the broken pipe in the kitchen.
Oil gushed out of the underground well after the crew hit the right spot.
gush + out of + location source
The old fountain suddenly gushed water into the air.
After the heavy rain, muddy water gushed down the hillside toward the village.
When Sofia cut the ripe watermelon, juice gushed onto the cutting board.
文法句型
gush + adverb/preposition
gush + out of/from/into + location
用法筆記
The subject is typically a liquid (water, blood, oil) or gas. This sense is often followed by a prepositional phrase showing the source or destination of the flow.
常見錯誤
2. To praise someone or say how much you admire something in a way that sounds too
To praise someone or say how much you admire something in a way that sounds too strong and not entirely sincere, often making others uncomfortable.
The interviewer gushed about the singer's new album for the whole segment.
gush about + topic
Yuki gushed over her friend's wedding dress, saying it was simply the most beautiful one.
gush over + direct object of admiration
Deepak's mother gushed to the neighbors about how brilliant her son was.
Fans gushed online about the actor's performance at the award ceremony.
- criticise
express negative opinions, the opposite of praising
文法句型
gush + about/over + topic
gush + to + person + about + topic
用法筆記
Commonly used with about or over. The register is informal and often carries a slightly negative tone, suggesting the praise is excessive or exaggerated.
常見錯誤
gush — noun
1. A sudden powerful rush of fluid shooting out from somewhere.
A sudden powerful rush of fluid shooting out from somewhere.
A gush of cold water hit Theo's face when he turned on the shower.
a gush of + liquid noun
The broken dam released a powerful gush of water into the valley below.
When Amara opened the can of soda, a gush of gas and liquid sprayed everywhere.
A sudden gush of blood soaked through the bandage on the wounded soldier's arm.
- trickle
a tiny, slow amount, opposite in volume and speed
文法句型
a gush of + liquid/gas noun
用法筆記
Always used with of to specify what is flowing. The phrase 'a gush of' is the standard pattern. This sense is common in both everyday and descriptive writing.
常見錯誤
2. A sudden, powerful feeling, or an exaggerated expression of positive emotion tha
A sudden, powerful feeling, or an exaggerated expression of positive emotion that may not seem completely genuine.
A gush of gratitude filled Fatima's heart while she watched her children play.
a gush of + emotion noun (gratitude, relief, excitement)
The audience let out a gush of applause after the moving speech ended.
Linh felt a gush of relief when she saw that her flight was not cancelled.
Chidi's gush of excitement at the surprise party made everyone laugh.
文法句型
a gush of + abstract emotion noun