单词 | kindle |
释义 | kindle (kɪndəl ) Word forms: kindles , kindling , kindled 1. verb If something kindles a particular emotion in someone, it makes them start to feel it. The second world war kindled his enthusiasm for politics. [VERB noun] These poems have helped kindle the imagination of generations of children. [VERB noun] Synonyms: arouse, excite, inspire, stir 2. verb If you kindle a fire, you light paper or wood in order to start it. I came in and kindled a fire in the stove. [VERB noun] Synonyms: light, start, ignite, fire |
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