spring [ spriŋz ]

• n.
  • the season of growth

    "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of next year"

    同义词： springtime

  • a natural flow of ground water

    同义词： fountain outflow outpouring natural spring

  • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

    "the spring was broken"

  • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

    同义词： leap leaping saltation bound bounce

  • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

    同义词： give springiness

  • a point at which water issues forth
• v.
  • move forward by leaps and bounds

    同义词： jump leap bound

  • develop into a distinctive entity

    同义词： form take form take shape

  • spring back; spring away from an impact

    同义词： bounce resile take a hop bound rebound recoil reverberate ricochet

  • develop suddenly
  • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly

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