| 释义 |
engulf in engulf in (something)To overwhelm and consume someone or something. The house was totally engulfed in flames by the time firefighters got there.See also: engulfengulf someone or something in something[for the fog, a flood, or waves] to swallow up someone or something. The fog engulfed the small town in heavy mist. The waves engulfed the small boat in thousands of gallons of water.See also: engulf |