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ignite

UK //ɪɡˈnaɪt//US //ɪɡˈnaɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'ignire'(意为'点燃'),通过法语 'igniter' 进入英语,与'ignis'(火)同源。

verb

❶ 点燃或引发某物燃烧,常用于描述火焰或化学反应。也可比喻激发强烈情感或行动。

“He used a match to ignite the dry leaves.”

(他用火柴点燃了干树叶。)

“The spark ignited the gasoline fumes.”

(火花引燃了汽油蒸气。)

同义词:kindle, spark, trigger, inflame, provoke

常见短语

ignite interest — 激发兴趣,指通过某种方式让人对某事产生强烈的好奇或热情。

“The science fair ignited his interest in robotics.”

(科技展览激发了他对机器人技术的兴趣。)

ignite a debate — 引发争论,指某个事件或言论成为公众讨论的焦点。

“The mayor's statement ignited a heated debate.”

(市长的声明引发了一场激烈辩论。)