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kindle

UK //ˈkɪndl//US //ˈkɪndl//

词源

源自古英语 'cyndel',意为‘火炬’或‘火焰’,与古诺尔斯语 'kyndill' 同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语词根,与‘燃烧’相关。

verb

❶ 点燃或激起某种情感或反应,通常指使某物开始燃烧或引发强烈情绪。

“She kindled a fire in the fireplace to warm the room.”

(她在壁炉里生火,让房间暖和起来。)

“His speech kindled hope among the audience.”

(他的演讲在听众中燃起了希望。)

同义词:ignite, spark, arouse, stimulate, provoke

noun

❶ 亚马逊公司生产的电子阅读器品牌,用于阅读电子书。

“I read three books on my Kindle during the vacation.”

(我在假期中用 Kindle 读了三本书。)

“She prefers using a Kindle because it's easy to carry.”

(她更喜欢用 Kindle,因为它便于携带。)

同义词:e-reader, tablet

常见短语

kindle a fire — 生火或点燃火焰,常用于描述实际点火或比喻激发某种情绪。

“He used dry twigs to kindle a fire for cooking.”

(他用干树枝生火做饭。)

kindle interest — 激发兴趣,通常指通过某种方式让人对某事物产生好奇心或热情。

“The teacher's enthusiasm kindled interest in science among the students.”

(老师的热情激发了学生们对科学的兴趣。)