smoulder
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If something smoulders, it burns slowly, producing smoke but not flames. 闷烧
The wreckage was still smouldering several hours after the crash. 残骸在坠机数小时后还在闷烧着。
2. V-I If a feeling such as anger or hatred smoulders inside you, you continue to feel it but do not show it. (愤怒或仇恨等情感) 郁积
...the guilt that had so long smouldered in her heart. …她心里郁积已久的愧疚。
3. V-I If you say that someone smoulders, you mean that they are sexually attractive, usually in a mysterious or very intense way. (神秘或强烈的性吸引而产生的) 放电
He was good-looking, with dark eyes which could smoulder with just the right intimation of passion. 他长得很帅,黑色的眼睛只要遇到恰当的激情暗示就会放电。
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smoulder /ˈsməʊldə/ (smouldering,smouldered,smoulders)
[英国英语]AM smolder
剑桥词典
smoulder verb [I] (BURN)
to burn slowly with smoke but without flames
无火焰地慢慢烧,闷燃
a smouldering fire 闷燃的火
smouldering embers 闷燃的余烬
The fire was started by a smouldering cigarette . 大火是由闷燃的烟蒂引起的。
smoulder verb [I] (PROBLEM)
If a problem or unpleasant situation smoulders, it continues to exist and may become worse at any time .
(问题或不良局势)持续存在,维持
The dispute is still smouldering, five years after the negotiations began . 谈判开始到现在都5年了,争端的暗火仍在燃烧。
smoulder verb [I] (EMOTION)
If a strong emotion smoulders, it exists , but is prevented from being expressed .
(强烈的情绪)郁积,闷在心头
She was smouldering with rage as she explained how her son had been killed . 她强压着满腔的怒火,叙述了儿子被害的经过。
smoulder verb [I] (ROMANTIC FEELINGS)
A person who smoulders has strong sexual or romantic feelings but does not express them.
欲火中烧;心驰神往
He gazed at her with smouldering eyes , wishing she wasn't married . 他那双充满欲望的眼睛直勾勾地盯着她,心里希望她还没有结婚。 返回 smoulder