burning

• 形容正在燃烧、非常炎热，或感受、欲望等强烈灼热。

Describes something that is on fire, very hot, or intensely felt, such as a burning desire.

1. On fireA2formal

   In flames or actively burning with fire.

   燃烧的

   • The burning building lit up the night sky.
   • Firefighters arrived at the burning house quickly.
   • She escaped from the burning car unharmed.

   同义词ablazeafirealightblazingfieryflamingignitedkindledon fire

   反义词extinguishedfireproofunlit

2. Intense heat or sensationB1formal

   Producing a strong feeling of heat or pain, like fire.

   灼热的

   • He felt a burning pain in his chest.
   • The burning sun made the desert unbearable.
   • Her eyes were burning from the smoke.

   同义词blazingbroilingfieryhotroastingscorchingsearingsmartingstingingswelteringtorrid

   反义词coldcoolingfreezing

3. Strong desire or passionB2formal

   Having a strong, urgent interest or enthusiasm for something.

   炽热的渴望

   • She has a burning ambition to become a doctor.
   • There are burning questions that need answers.
   • He spoke with burning passion about his cause.

   同义词ardentconsumingeagerferventfeverishimpassionedintensepassionatevehementzealous

   反义词apatheticcoldindifferentunenthusiasticuninterested

• 名词，指燃烧的过程或状态，也指纵火行为，或灼热、烧灼的疼痛感。

A noun referring to the act or process of setting something on fire or the sensation of intense heat or pain.

不可数

1. Act of combustionA2formal

   The process of burning something, producing fire or heat.

   燃烧

   • The firefighters controlled the burning of the forest.
   • The burning of waste is prohibited in this area.
   • They witnessed the burning of the old building.

   同义词combustionignitionincineration

   反义词dousingquenchingsmothering

2. Intense sensation of heatB1formal

   A painful feeling of heat on the skin or in the body.

   灼烧感

   • He felt a burning in his eyes from the smoke.
   • The burning in her throat was from acid reflux.
   • The chili peppers caused a burning sensation on his tongue.

   同义词searingsmartsmartingstingstinging

3. Intense desire or passionB2formal

   A strong, urgent feeling or passion for something.

   炽热的激情

   • She had a burning desire to succeed in her career.
   • There is a burning passion for justice in his speeches.
   • His burning ambition drove him to work long hours.

   同义词ardorcravingdesirefervorhungerlongingpassionthirsturgeyearning

   反义词apathycoolnessindifference

• 表示燃烧、被火烧毁，或因高温而受伤的动词。

A verb used to indicate the process of consuming or being destroyed by fire, or causing damage through heat.

不规则动词

1. Produce fire or heatA1formal

   To be on fire or produce flames and heat.

   燃烧

   • The campfire burned brightly all night.
   • Don't let the toast burn in the toaster.
   • The forest fire burned for several days.

   同义词blazeflameflareflickerglowsmolder

2. Damage by heatA1formal

   To injure or damage something with fire, heat, or acid.

   烧

   • She burned her hand on the hot stove.
   • The sun burned his skin during the hike.
   • Acid can burn through metal.

   同义词blistercharincineratescaldscorchsearsingetorch

3. Consume fuel or energyB1informal

   To use up fuel or energy quickly.

   消耗燃料或能量

   • This car burns too much gas.
   • Athletes burn calories during intense workouts.
   • The engine burns oil faster than expected.

   同义词consumedevoureat upexpendguzzleuse up

   反义词conservepreservesave

4. Feel intense sensationB2informal

   To feel a stinging or painful sensation.

   灼痛

   • My eyes are burning from the smoke.
   • His throat burned after eating spicy food.
   • The cold wind made her cheeks burn.

   同义词achehurtpricklesmartstingtingle

   反义词coolfreezenumb

短语动词变体burn downburn offburn outburn up