afire

• 书面语或文学用语中的形容词，意为“着火的”或“燃烧的”，也常用于比喻，形容强烈的情感或激情。

An archaic or literary adjective meaning 'on fire' or 'ablaze', often used figuratively to describe intense emotion or passion.

1. Burning or on fireC1formal

   Lit up by or as if by fire or flame; blazing.

   燃烧的

   • The barn was set afire by a lightning strike.
   • The dry forest was quickly afire after the campfire was left unattended.
   • The candles set the curtains afire.

   同义词ablazealightblazingburningfieryflamingignitedkindled

2. Intensely excited or passionateC1formal

   Filled with strong emotion, excitement, or passion.

   激昂的

   • Her heart was afire with love for him.
   • The crowd was afire with enthusiasm for the band.
   • His speech set the audience afire with patriotic fervor.

   同义词ardenteagerexcitedferventfieryimpassionedinflamedpassionate

   反义词apatheticcalmcoolindifferentunexciteduninterested