flashpoint /ˈflæʃˌpɔɪnt/ (flashpoints)

• 1.  

  N-VAR（有变体名词） A flashpoint is the moment at which a conflict, especially a political conflict, suddenly gets worse and becomes violent. (尤指政治动乱的)爆发点

  例：

  The immediate flashpoint was Wednesday's big rally.

  星期三的大集会成了直接的导火索。

• 2.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A flashpoint is a place which people think is dangerous because political trouble may start there and then spread to other areas or countries. 政治动乱地区

  例：

  The more serious flashpoints are outside the capital.

  更加危险的动乱区在首都之外。