| 单词 | smoulder |
| 释义 | smoulder —smoulder UK (US smolder) /ˈsməʊl.dər/ aep /ˈsmoʊl.dɚ/ verb [I] (BURN) ↑Verb Endings for smoulder ► F0 to burn slowly with smoke but without flames: » a smouldering fire» smouldering embers» The fire was started by a smouldering cigarette.Thesaurus+: ↑Burning, burnt and on fireverb [I] (EMOTION) ↑Verb Endings for smoulder ► F0 If a strong emotion smoulders, it exists, but is prevented from being expressed: » She was smouldering with rage as she explained how her son had been killed.Thesaurus+: ↑Strong feelingsThesaurus+: ↑Controlling emotions , ↑Calm and relaxed , ↑Not showing or feeling emotionsverb [I] (PROBLEM) ↑Verb Endings for smoulder ► F0 If a problem or unpleasant situation smoulders, it continues to exist and may become worse at any time: » The dispute is still smouldering, five years after the negotiations began.Thesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming betterverb [I] (ROMANTIC FEELINGS) ↑Verb Endings for smoulder ► F0 A person who smoulders has strong sexual or romantic feelings but does not express them: » He gazed at her with smouldering eyes, wishing she wasn't married.Thesaurus+: ↑Sexual attraction , ↑Attractive |
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