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inflame

UK //ɪnˈfleɪm//US //ɪnˈfleɪm//

词源

源自拉丁语 'inflammare'(点燃),由 'in-'(进入)和 'flammare'(燃烧)组成,14世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 使发炎或红肿,指身体组织因受伤或感染而出现发热、疼痛和肿胀的反应。

“The wound became inflamed after being exposed to dirt.”

(伤口接触泥土后发炎了。)

“Her skin inflamed due to an allergic reaction.”

(她的皮肤因过敏反应而红肿。)

❶ 激怒或煽动情绪,使某人或群体感到愤怒或激动。

“His speech inflamed the crowd with anger.”

(他的演讲激怒了人群。)

“The article inflamed public opinion against the policy.”

(这篇文章煽动了公众对政策的反对情绪。)

同义词:aggravate, irritate, provoke, enrage

常见短语

inflame the situation — 使局势更加紧张或恶化,通常指通过言行加剧冲突或矛盾。

“His harsh words only served to inflame the situation.”

(他的严厉言辞只会让局势更加紧张。)