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incense

UK /ˈɪnsens/US /ˈɪnsens/

词源

源自拉丁语 'incensum',意为 '点燃的东西',后经古法语 'encens' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指燃烧时散发香气的物质,通常由树脂、香料等制成,常用于宗教仪式或营造氛围。

“The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning incense.”

(寺庙里弥漫着燃烧的香散发出的甜美香气。)

“She lit some incense to create a relaxing atmosphere.”

(她点燃了一些香以营造放松的氛围。)

同义词:fragrance, perfume, aroma

verb

❶ 指激怒或使某人非常生气,通常用于描述强烈的愤怒情绪。

“His rude comments incensed the entire audience.”

(他粗鲁的评论激怒了所有观众。)

“She was incensed by his unfair treatment.”

(她因他的不公平对待而愤怒。)

同义词:enrage, infuriate, anger

常见短语

burn incense — 指点燃香的行为,常用于宗教仪式或放松心情。

“They burn incense every morning as part of their prayer ritual.”

(他们每天早上烧香作为祈祷仪式的一部分。)