candle
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkændl/🇺🇸 US/'kændl/
IELTSB1
Definitions
n.
A stick of wax or tallow with a central wick that is burned to provide light
蜡烛;烛光(光强单位)
v.
To examine an egg by holding it up to a bright light to check its freshness or development
照蛋(用灯光检验蛋的新鲜度)
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishcandleother
=candle
Common Collocations
- 1.birthday candle生日蜡烛
- 2.scented candle香薰蜡烛
- 3.candle wax蜡烛蜡
Example Sentences
- 1.
She lit a candle to create a warm atmosphere.
- 2.
Light a candle to add ambiance to the dinner table.
- 3.
The wind blew out all the candles on the birthday cake.