smolder
US /ˈsmoʊl.dɚ/
UK /ˈsməʊl.dər/
动词
1.
闷燃, 无焰燃烧
burn slowly with smoke but no flame
示例:
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The campfire continued to smolder long after the flames died down.
火焰熄灭后，篝火继续闷烧了很久。
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A cigarette butt was left to smolder in the ashtray.
烟灰缸里留下一根闷燃的烟头。
2.
怒火中烧, 酝酿
show or feel barely suppressed anger, hatred, or other powerful emotion
示例:
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His eyes would smolder with resentment whenever he thought of the injustice.
每当他想到不公时，他的眼睛就会怒火中烧。
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The tension in the room continued to smolder throughout the meeting.
会议期间，房间里的紧张气氛持续酝酿。