embers
US /ˈem.bərz/
UK /ˈem.bəz/
複數名詞
1.
餘燼, 炭火
small pieces of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire
範例:
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The campfire had died down to glowing embers.
篝火已經熄滅，只剩下發光的餘燼。
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He stirred the embers, trying to revive the fire.
他撥弄著餘燼，試圖重新點燃火焰。
2.
餘燼, 殘餘
the last traces of a feeling or state that is dying out
範例:
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There were still some embers of hope left in her heart.
她心中仍存有一些希望的餘燼。
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The old rivalry still had some embers that could be rekindled.
舊的競爭關係仍有一些可能重新燃起的餘燼。
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