engulf
US /ɪnˈɡʌlf/
UK /ɪnˈɡʌlf/
動詞
1.
吞噬, 淹沒, 包圍
to swallow up or overwhelm by flowing over and enclosing
範例:
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The floodwaters quickly engulfed the small village.
洪水迅速吞沒了小村莊。
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Flames engulfed the building, leaving nothing but ashes.
火焰吞噬了建築物，只剩下灰燼。
2.
籠罩, 吞沒, 使沉浸
to affect someone very strongly
範例:
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A wave of sadness engulfed her as she heard the news.
聽到這個消息，一陣悲傷湧上她的心頭。
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The entire city was engulfed in a festive mood.
整個城市都沉浸在節日氣氛中。