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set aflame

/set əˈfleɪm/

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phrase

/set əˈfleɪm/B2formal
  • ruЗаставить что-то загореться и гореть; поджечь. Также может использоваться в переносном смысле для обозначения возбуждения или разжигания сильных эмоций.

To cause something to catch fire and burn; to ignite. Can also be used figuratively to mean to excite or inflame strong emotions.

  1. Ignite or cause to burnB2formal

    To cause something to catch fire and burn.

    ruПоджечь

    • The arsonist set the building aflame.
    • A spark from the campfire set the dry leaves aflame.
    • The explosion set the entire warehouse aflame.
  2. Arouse strong emotionC1informal

    To cause someone to become very passionate, angry, or excited.

    ruВоспламенить

    • His speech set the crowd aflame with patriotism.
    • The scandal set the media aflame with speculation.
    • Her words set his heart aflame with love.