单词 | burning |
释义 | burning —burning /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/ aep /ˈbɝː-/ adjective (HOT) ► F0 very hot: » burning sand» Suddenly she felt a burning (sensation) (= feeling of heat) in her throat.Thesaurus+: ↑Hot and heat , ↑Sultriness and humidityadjective (ON FIRE) ► B1 producing flames: » A man staggered from the burning car.Thesaurus+: ↑Burning, burnt and on fire• • • Extra Examples:» On the eastern horizon, a huge cloud of smoke from burning oil tanks stretched across the sky.» the crackle of burning logs» Crowds marched through the streets carrying burning effigies of the president.» Pictures of the bombed and burning city inflamed feelings/passions further.» My jumper started to singe when I leaned over a burning candle.adjective (STRONG) C1 A burning desire, need, etc., is one that is very strong: » a burning ambition» He spoke of his burning desire to play for England.Thesaurus+: ↑Strong feelingsburning issue/questionC1 a subject or question that must be dealt with or answered quickly Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgentWord Builder:–Nouns: burn, burner–Adjectives: burning, burnt–Verbs: burn |
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