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单词 ignite
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ignite

UK /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyignite
he/she/itignites
present participleigniting
past tenseignited
past participleignited

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    transitive formalto make something start to burn

    The fire was ignited by a spark from an electrical fault.

    Synonyms and related words

    To burn, or to start a fire
    1. 1a
      intransitive to start to burn

      In the end, the rocket’s engines failed to ignite.

      Synonyms and related words

      To burn, or to start a fire
  2. 2
    transitive to start a fight or argument

    At least this episode has ignited a lively debate on the issues.

    His speech ignited racial tension in the area.

    Synonyms and related words

    To cause problems between people
  3. 3
    transitive formalto start a particular feeling in someone

    His teaching ignited my interest in Russian literature.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions
  4. 4
    intransitive/transitive mainly journalismto make something exciting, or to become exciting
    Synonyms and related words

    To become, or to make something more interesting or exciting

ignite

US /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyignite
he/she/itignites
present participleigniting
past tenseignited
past participleignited

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    transitive formalto make something start to burn

    The fire was ignited by a spark from an electrical fault.

    Synonyms and related words

    To burn, or to start a fire
    1. 1a
      intransitive to start to burn

      In the end, the rocket’s engines failed to ignite.

      Synonyms and related words

      To burn, or to start a fire
  2. 2
    transitive to start a war or argument

    At least this episode has ignited a lively debate on the issues.

    His speech ignited racial tension in the area.

    Synonyms and related words

    To cause problems between people
  3. 3
    transitive formalto start a particular feeling in someone

    His teaching ignited my interest in Russian literature.

    Synonyms and related words

    To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions
  4. 4
    intransitive/transitive mainly journalismto make something exciting, or to become exciting

    They hope the star’s presence will ignite their campaign.

    Synonyms and related words

    To become, or to make something more interesting or exciting
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