red hot

• 形容某物极其炽热、烧得发红，也比喻非常受欢迎、势头强劲或极其成功。

Describes something that is extremely hot, glowing red from heat, or metaphorically refers to something that is very popular, intense, or successful at the moment.

1. Extremely hotB1informal

   Describes something that is very hot, often glowing red from heat.

   赤热

   • The metal was red hot from the forge.
   • Be careful, the stove is red hot.
   • The coals in the fire were red hot.

2. Very popular or successfulB2informal

   Describes something that is currently very popular, trendy, or successful.

   非常受欢迎或成功

   • That new band is red hot right now.
   • The stock market is red hot this quarter.
   • Her new book is a red hot seller.

3. Intense or passionateB2informal

   Describes something that is very intense, passionate, or exciting.

   非常激烈或热情

   • They had a red hot romance.
   • The debate was red hot with emotion.
   • The competition between the two teams is red hot.