首页英语词典kindlekindle英英释意

kindle

英['kɪnd(ə)l] 美['kɪndl]
  • vt. 点燃;激起;照亮
  • vi. 发亮;着火;激动起来

英英释意


1. catch fire;
"The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"
2. cause to start burning;
"The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"
3. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);
"arouse pity"
"raise a smile"
"evoke sympathy"