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单词 go up in flames
释义

go up

verb

went up; gone up; going up; goes up

intransitive verb

1
chiefly British : to attend a university
2
of an actor : to become confused
3
: to be built or erected
a new sign went up
Phrases
go up in flames
: burn
go up in smoke
: to be destroyed by or as if by burning

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

go up in flames

phrase

as in glow
to be on fire especially brightly The neighbors called the fire department when they saw the old house go up in flames.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • glow
  • burn
  • flame
  • blaze
  • fire
  • flicker
  • combust
  • gleam
  • smolder
  • shine
  • light (up)
  • ignite
  • kindle
  • flare (up)
  • melt
  • cook
  • gutter
  • char
  • glint
  • bake
  • glitter
  • sputter
  • roast
  • deflagrate
  • scorch
  • sparkle
  • glare
  • beam
  • flash
  • broil
  • spark
  • shimmer
  • waver
  • catch
  • swelter
  • brighten
  • beat (down)
  • glimmer
  • glisten
  • radiate
  • smoulder
  • enkindle
  • twinkle
  • scintillate
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