单词 | kindle |
释义 | kindle v.   1. tr. light or set on fire (a flame, fire, substance, etc.).   2. intr. catch fire, burst into flame.   3. tr. arouse or inspire (kindle enthusiasm for the project; kindle jealousy in a rival).   4. intr. (usu. foll. by to) respond, react (to a person, an action, etc.) (kindle to his courage).   5. intr. become animated, glow with passion etc. (her imagination kindled).   6. tr. & intr. make or become bright (kindle the embers to a glow). Derivatives kindler n. Etymology: ME f. ON kynda, kindle: cf. ON kindill candle, torch |
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