inflame
US /ɪnˈfleɪm/
UK /ɪnˈfleɪm/
動詞
1.
激化, 煽動, 加劇
to make a situation or feeling worse or more intense
範例:
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His comments only served to inflame the already tense situation.
他的評論只會激化本已緊張的局勢。
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The politician's speech was designed to inflame public opinion against the new policy.
這位政治家的演講旨在煽動公眾輿論反對新政策。
2.
使發炎, 引起炎症
to cause inflammation in a part of the body
範例:
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The infection can inflame the tissues around the joint.
感染會使關節周圍的組織發炎。
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Certain foods can inflame the stomach lining.
某些食物會使胃壁發炎。
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