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请把下面的汉语翻译成一句英文：

几周前的一天凌晨，新加坡市中心发生了一起法拉利(Ferrari)与出租车相撞的事故，这成了点燃新加坡排外情绪以及对炫富行为愈加反感的导火索。

参考答案：

The early-morning crash of a Ferrari into a taxi a few weeks ago in a central area of Singapore has become a flash point for antiforeigner sentiment and growing resentment in the city-state over flashy displays of wealth.

 

flash point noun
plural ∼ points

[count] : a point, place, or situation in which sudden anger or violence could happen
▪ The city became a flash point as political tensions grew.
▪ The situation reached a flash point when union leaders urged the workers to protest.

 

flashy /ˈflæʃi/ adjective
flash·i·er; flash·i·est
 
usually disapproving: bright or fancy in a way that is meant to attract attention :gaudy
▪ rich young men who drive flashy cars
▪ flashy glamour
▪ flashy colors/clothes
▪ a flashy dresser
▪ flashy ads

 

sen·ti·ment /ˈsɛntəmənt/ noun
plural sen·ti·ments

1: an attitude or opinion [count]

▪ His criticism of the court's decision expresses a sentiment that is shared by many people.
▪ an expression of antiwar sentiments
▪ a noble sentiment
▪ “The lecture was interesting, but it was much too long.” “My sentiments exactly!” [=I agree with you completely] [noncount]
▪ A good politician understands public sentiment. [=understands the opinions held by many or most people]

2 [noncount] : feelings of love, sympathy, kindness, etc.
▪ She likes warmth and sentiment in a movie
▪ You have to be tough to succeed in the business world. There's no room for sentiment.

re·sent·ment /rɪˈzɛntmənt/ noun

[noncount] : a feeling of anger or displeasure about someone or something unfair
▪ She bore/felt/harbored bitter feelings of resentment toward her ex-hu*****and.
▪ He's filled with resentment at/against his boss.
▪ He expressed his resentment of the new policies.