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aflame

UK //əˈfleɪm//US //əˈfleɪm//

词源

源自中古英语 a-(表状态) + flame(火焰),14世纪后期进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容物体正在燃烧或像火焰一样发光的状态,也可比喻为情绪或场景非常热烈、充满激情。

“The entire forest was set aflame by the lightning strike.”

(闪电点燃了整个森林,使之熊熊燃烧。)

“Her cheeks were aflame with embarrassment.”

(她因尴尬而脸颊通红。)

同义词:burning, blazing, fiery, ablaze, flaming

常见短语

set aflame — 点燃某物使其燃烧,或比喻激起强烈情绪。

“The rebels set the government building aflame.”

(叛乱者点燃了政府大楼。)