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flamed

UK //fleɪmd//US //fleɪmd//

词源

源自中古英语 flamen,来自古法语 flamer(燃烧),最终源自拉丁语 flamma(火焰)。

verb

❶ 指物体被火焰燃烧或点燃的状态,也可形容情绪激烈爆发或网络用语中表示强烈批评。

“The logs flamed brightly in the fireplace.”

(木柴在壁炉里熊熊燃烧。)

“Her cheeks flamed with embarrassment.”

(她因尴尬而脸颊发烫。)

常见短语

flamed out — 指火焰熄灭,或比喻事业/努力突然失败。

“The rocket engine flamed out during ascent.”

(火箭发动机在上升过程中熄火了。)

flamed up — 指火势突然变大,或冲突/情绪突然升级。

“The argument flamed up when insults were thrown.”

(当出现辱骂时,争论突然升级。)