kindling

• 指用于引火的细小干燥的木条、树枝或木片等易燃物。

A noun referring to small, dry sticks, twigs, or pieces of wood used to start a fire.

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1. Small sticks or twigs for starting a fireB1formal

   Small, dry pieces of wood, twigs, or other material used to start a fire.

   引火物

   • He gathered some kindling to start the campfire.
   • The kindling caught fire quickly and lit the larger logs.
   • Make sure the kindling is dry before you try to light it.

   同义词brushwoodtinder

2. Something that provokes or stimulatesC1formal

   Something that incites or provokes a reaction, often used metaphorically.

   导火索

   • His speech was the kindling that sparked the protest.
   • The article served as kindling for the debate.
   • Her words were kindling for his anger.

   同义词catalystfuelimpetusincitementprovocationsparkstimulustindertrigger

• 动词，指点燃火或使某物开始燃烧；也用于比喻义，指激起、唤起某种情感或兴趣。

A verb used to indicate the act of lighting a fire, or figuratively, to arouse or inspire an emotion or interest.

1. Light a fireB2formal

   To start a fire or cause something to burn.

   点燃

   • She kindled the campfire with dry leaves and matches.
   • He kindled the logs in the fireplace to warm the room.
   • The wind helped kindle the flames quickly.

   同义词fireigniteinflamelightspark

   反义词douseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

2. Arouse or inspireB2formal

   To stir up or awaken an emotion, interest, or feeling.

   激发

   • The speech kindled a sense of hope in the audience.
   • Her passion for art was kindled by a visit to the museum.
   • The teacher kindled the students' curiosity about science.

   同义词arouseawakenexcitefireigniteinflameinspireprovokerousestimulatestirtrigger

   反义词dampenextinguishquenchstiflesuppress