英语词汇“inflammable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

Something that is inflammable can be set on fire easily. You dared not light a match after you accidentally spilled gasoline on yourself because you knew you were inflammable.

Inflammable can be a tricky word, since the in- prefix often means "not." But in this case, the in- isn't really a prefix, because the word is built from the verb inflame which means "to set on fire." Some inflammable things might literally go up in flames, but we also use it metaphorically. Someone with a quick temper could be described as "inflammable," and if you fall in love easily, then you have an inflammable heart.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

inflammable / inflammatory

Inflammable and inflammatory can be confused with one another, but they also offer their own source of confusion with the prefix in-.

Inflammable refers to something that is easy to set on fire; something flammable. How can inflammable mean the same as flammable? True the prefix in- can mean not, as in inaccurate. But it can also be used as intensifier meaning in or into. It's that second prefix at work here. Something inflammable is something that's capable of not just being lit on fire but being easily lit on fire.

The fire created panic in the area as the spot is surrounded by dying units that produce highly inflammable chemicals.

However, we suspect that a spark in inflammable material or gas leakage might have caused the incident.

You can improvise your own personal ashtray by using an old tin of breath mints, or something similarly inflammable.

Inflammatory is also related to fire, although figuratively, and makes use of intensifier in-. Used literally, inflammatory describes something that is inflamed, that is, red, swollen, and hot. Muscle and tissue often become inflamed, and an inflammatory disease, such as arthritis, cause parts of the body to become so inflamed.

A novel treatment option for inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis seems to be underway.

Used figuratively, inflammatory describes something that incites anger or violence. It inflames people's emotions or responses.

This is false, inflammatory rhetoric.

The protestors have been known for their inflammatory remarks and signs.

The root of inflammable and inflammatory give you a clue to their meaning with the idea of fire. Inflammable is a literal fire: something that can be easily set on fire. Inflammatory is a figurative fire, whether with swollen joints or angry words.

WORD FAMILY

inflammable: inflammability, inflammablest, inflammably+/flammable: flammability, inflammable, nonflammable/inflammability: inflammabilities

USAGE EXAMPLES

He sprinkled the pages with cider to make them more inflammable, touched a match to them, and a little jet of flame curled upward.

John Knowles, A Separate Peace(1959)

Republican presumptive presidential nominee for his propensity for inflammable statements.

US News(May 10, 2016)

Pines are well adapted to fire, containing inflammable deadwood that makes them burn easily.

BBC(Mar 10, 2016)

adj easily ignited

Syn

flammable
combustible

capable of igniting and burning

单词	inflammable
释义	inflammable (once / 4161 pages) adj Something that is inflammable can be set on fire easily. You dared not light a match after you accidentally spilled gasoline on yourself because you knew you were inflammable. Inflammable can be a tricky word, since the in- prefix often means "not." But in this case, the in- isn't really a prefix, because the word is built from the verb inflame which means "to set on fire." Some inflammable things might literally go up in flames, but we also use it metaphorically. Someone with a quick temper could be described as "inflammable," and if you fall in love easily, then you have an inflammable heart. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS inflammable / inflammatory Inflammable and inflammatory can be confused with one another, but they also offer their own source of confusion with the prefix in-. Inflammable refers to something that is easy to set on fire; something flammable. How can inflammable mean the same as flammable? True the prefix in- can mean not, as in inaccurate. But it can also be used as intensifier meaning in or into. It's that second prefix at work here. Something inflammable is something that's capable of not just being lit on fire but being easily lit on fire. The fire created panic in the area as the spot is surrounded by dying units that produce highly inflammable chemicals. However, we suspect that a spark in inflammable material or gas leakage might have caused the incident. You can improvise your own personal ashtray by using an old tin of breath mints, or something similarly inflammable. Inflammatory is also related to fire, although figuratively, and makes use of intensifier in-. Used literally, inflammatory describes something that is inflamed, that is, red, swollen, and hot. Muscle and tissue often become inflamed, and an inflammatory disease, such as arthritis, cause parts of the body to become so inflamed. A novel treatment option for inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis seems to be underway. Used figuratively, inflammatory describes something that incites anger or violence. It inflames people's emotions or responses. This is false, inflammatory rhetoric. The protestors have been known for their inflammatory remarks and signs. The root of inflammable and inflammatory give you a clue to their meaning with the idea of fire. Inflammable is a literal fire: something that can be easily set on fire. Inflammatory is a figurative fire, whether with swollen joints or angry words. WORD FAMILY inflammable: inflammability, inflammablest, inflammably+/flammable: flammability, inflammable, nonflammable/inflammability: inflammabilities USAGE EXAMPLES He sprinkled the pages with cider to make them more inflammable, touched a match to them, and a little jet of flame curled upward. John Knowles, A Separate Peace(1959) Republican presumptive presidential nominee for his propensity for inflammable statements. US News(May 10, 2016) Pines are well adapted to fire, containing inflammable deadwood that makes them burn easily. BBC(Mar 10, 2016) adj easily ignited Syn flammable combustible capable of igniting and burning
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