
好词典

源自拉丁语 'fumus'(烟雾),通过古法语 'fum' 进入英语,14世纪开始使用动词含义。
❶ 指燃烧或化学反应产生的烟雾、气体,通常带有刺激性气味,可能对人体有害。常见于工业排放、汽车尾气等场景。
“The factory released toxic fumes into the air.”
(工厂向空气中排放有毒烟雾。)
“She felt dizzy after inhaling paint fumes.”
(吸入油漆挥发的气体后她感到头晕。)
❶ 表示因愤怒或不满而情绪激动,常通过言语或表情表现出强烈不满。
“He was fuming after hearing the unfair decision.”
(听到不公平的决定后他怒气冲冲。)
“She fumed silently during the entire meeting.”
(整个会议期间她都暗自生气。)
fumes of anger — 形容人极度愤怒的状态,像被烟雾笼罩一样情绪激动。
“She was in fumes of anger after being lied to.”
(被欺骗后她处于暴怒状态。)