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单词 open flame
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Definition of open flame in English:

open flame

noun ˌəʊp(ə)n ˈfleɪm
  • 1A state of combustion in which a flame is visible (as opposed to smouldering or glowing). Chiefly figurative or in figurative contexts: unconcealed and unrestrained passion, enmity, thoughts, etc. Frequently in "to burst into (an) open flame" and variants.

  • 2A naked flame.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Brian Melbancke (d. 1600), writer. From open + flame adjective.

 
 

Definition of open flame in US English:

open flame

nounˌəʊp(ə)n ˈfleɪm
  • 1A state of combustion in which a flame is visible (as opposed to smouldering or glowing). Chiefly figurative or in figurative contexts: unconcealed and unrestrained passion, enmity, thoughts, etc. Frequently in "to burst into (an) open flame" and variants.

  • 2A naked flame.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Brian Melbancke (d. 1600), writer. From open + flame [adjective].

 
 
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