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 English
candleother
=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.

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