
好词典

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