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inflame

🇬🇧 UK/in'fleim/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To intensify strong feelings such as anger or passion; to cause bodily tissue to become inflamed; to set on fire.

激怒,煽动;使发炎;点燃

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
flamflame, fire, burn
+
esuffix
=inflame

Common Collocations

  • 1.inflame emotions激怒情绪
  • 2.inflame tensions加剧紧张
  • 3.[inflame] situation[激怒]局面

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The angry speech inflamed the crowd's emotions and sparked riots.

  • 2.

    The pollen inflamed her sinuses, making breathing difficult throughout spring.

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