inflamed
UKUS
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
(Of part of the body) red, hot, swollen, and painful.
（身体部位）发炎的，红肿的。
adj.
(Of feelings or people) roused to strong, often angry emotion.
（情绪或人）激愤的，激动的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedinflamenot, opposite of
+
-edflame, fire, burn
=inflamed
The past participle of inflame used as an adjective: 'having been set on fire.' A joint that has been inflamed is hot, red, and swollen; a person who has been inflamed is roused to anger. Both senses simply describe the result of inflame.
Common Collocations
- 1.inflamed joint发炎的关节
- 2.inflamed skin发炎的皮肤
- 3.inflamed throat发炎的喉咙
- 4.inflamed tissue发炎的组织
- 5.inflamed passions被激起的激情
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her knee was badly inflamed after the fall.
- 2.
The speech left the protesters inflamed and restless.
- 3.
Avoid spicy food while your throat is inflamed.