
好词典

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