
好词典

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