ignite

• 动词，指点燃某物使其燃烧；也用于比喻义，表示激起或唤起强烈的感情或情绪。

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something on fire or causing it to start burning; also used figuratively to mean arousing or exciting strong feelings.

1. Set on fireB2formal

   To cause something to start burning by applying heat or a flame.

   点燃

   • The spark ignited the dry leaves instantly.
   • He used a match to ignite the campfire.
   • The gas leak ignited, causing a massive explosion.

   同义词fireinflamekindlelightset ablazeset on firetorch

   反义词douseextinguishquenchsmother

2. Burst into flamesB2formal

   To begin to burn or catch fire.

   燃烧起来

   • The fuel ignited upon contact with the hot engine.
   • The paper ignited quickly in the intense heat.
   • The chemical mixture ignited spontaneously.

   同义词burncatch fireflare upkindletake fire

   反义词douseextinguishquenchsmotherstifle

3. Arouse emotionsC1formal

   To stir up or excite strong feelings, passions, or reactions.

   激起情感

   • His speech ignited a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd.
   • The controversial article ignited a heated debate.
   • Her passion for justice ignited a movement for change.

   同义词arouseevokeexcitefireinciteinflamekindleprovokerousesparkstimulatestir uptrigger

   反义词appeasecalmpacifyquellsoothesubdue