inflame

[英] [ɪnˈfleɪm] [美] [ɪnˈflem] 生词本

vt.& vi.

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1. VERB 使更加激动;引起…的热情;使愤怒 If something inflames a situation or inflames people's feelings, it makes people feel even more strongly about something. 
  • The General holds the rebels responsible for inflaming the situation...

    将军认为叛乱者是造成形势激化的原因。

  • The shooting has only inflamed passions further.

    枪击事件无疑是火上浇油。

Verb

1. cause inflammation in;

  • "The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"

2. catch fire;

  • "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"

3. cause to start burning;

  • "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"

4. arouse or excite feelings and passions;

  • "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"
  • "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"
  • "Wake old feelings of hatred"

5. become inflamed; get sore;

  • "His throat inflamed"
1. Her question seemed to inflame him all the more.
她的问题似乎更加激怒了他。

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