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set afire

/set əˈfaɪər/

الترجمة: إشعال النار في شيء ما أو جعله يبدأ في الاحتراق. ويُستعمل أيضاً مجازياً بمعنى إثارة المشاعر القوية أو تحريضها.

مدخل واحد

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/set əˈfaɪər/B2formal
  • arإشعال النار في شيء ما أو جعله يبدأ في الاحتراق. ويُستعمل أيضاً مجازياً بمعنى إثارة المشاعر القوية أو تحريضها.

To cause something to begin burning; to ignite or set on fire. Can also be used figuratively to mean to excite or inflame strong emotions.

  1. Ignite or cause to burnB2formal

    To cause something to start burning; to set on fire.

    arأشعل النار

    • The arsonist set the building afire.
    • He accidentally set the curtains afire with a candle.
    • The dry grass was easily set afire by the lightning strike.

  2. Intensify emotions or excitementB2informal

    To cause a strong emotional reaction, such as passion, anger, or excitement.

    arإشعال المشاعر

    • Her speech set the crowd afire with enthusiasm.
    • The news set his imagination afire.
    • The rivalry between the teams set the stadium afire with energy.