英语词汇“inflammatory”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

In medical terms, something that is inflammatory causes a local reaction that shows up by swelling, heat, pain, and redness. If you are stung by a bee, you may have an acute inflammatory reaction to the sting.

The noun inflammatory also refers to something that excites anger, violence, rebellion, or similar strong emotions. In this case, the noun usually refers to speech or writing. If you are a politician, inflammatory speeches may be one tool you use to incite your constituents to vote against the corruption of your opponent. After all, a stirring speech about rights people may lose if an election goes a certain way is more likely to get out the vote than a more understated discussion.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

inflammable / inflammatory

Inflammable and inflammatory can be confused with one another, but they also offer their own source of confusion with the prefix in-.

Inflammable refers to something that is easy to set on fire; something flammable. How can inflammable mean the same as flammable? True the prefix in- can mean not, as in inaccurate. But it can also be used as intensifier meaning in or into. It's that second prefix at work here. Something inflammable is something that's capable of not just being lit on fire but being easily lit on fire.

The fire created panic in the area as the spot is surrounded by dying units that produce highly inflammable chemicals.

However, we suspect that a spark in inflammable material or gas leakage might have caused the incident.

You can improvise your own personal ashtray by using an old tin of breath mints, or something similarly inflammable.

Inflammatory is also related to fire, although figuratively, and makes use of intensifier in-. Used literally, inflammatory describes something that is inflamed, that is, red, swollen, and hot. Muscle and tissue often become inflamed, and an inflammatory disease, such as arthritis, cause parts of the body to become so inflamed.

A novel treatment option for inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis seems to be underway.

Used figuratively, inflammatory describes something that incites anger or violence. It inflames people's emotions or responses.

This is false, inflammatory rhetoric.

The protestors have been known for their inflammatory remarks and signs.

The root of inflammable and inflammatory give you a clue to their meaning with the idea of fire. Inflammable is a literal fire: something that can be easily set on fire. Inflammatory is a figurative fire, whether with swollen joints or angry words.

WORD FAMILY

inflammatory: anti-inflammatory, inflammatorily, noninflammatory, pro-inflammatory+/flame: flame-colored, flamed, flames, flaming, inflame/flaming: flamingest, flamingly, flamings/inflame: inflamed, inflames, inflaming, inflammation, inflammatory/inflamed: inflamedly/inflaming: inflamings/inflammation: inflammations

USAGE EXAMPLES

The infection sets off a cascade of events that ramps up inflammatory and immune response, Powers says.

Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016)

Occasionally, the drugs provoke a severe auto-immune response, resulting in potential toxicities including inflammatory lung, liver and thyroid disorders.

Washington Times(Jan 03, 2017)

They are part of the body’s inflammatory response that protects people from infection.

Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017)

1adj arousing to action or rebellion

Syn

incendiary, incitive, instigative, rabble-rousing, seditious
provocative

serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy

2adj characterized or caused by inflammation

an inflammatory process
an inflammatory response

Syn

unhealthy

not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind

单词	inflammatory
释义	inflammatory (once / 3019 pages) adj In medical terms, something that is inflammatory causes a local reaction that shows up by swelling, heat, pain, and redness. If you are stung by a bee, you may have an acute inflammatory reaction to the sting. The noun inflammatory also refers to something that excites anger, violence, rebellion, or similar strong emotions. In this case, the noun usually refers to speech or writing. If you are a politician, inflammatory speeches may be one tool you use to incite your constituents to vote against the corruption of your opponent. After all, a stirring speech about rights people may lose if an election goes a certain way is more likely to get out the vote than a more understated discussion. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS inflammable / inflammatory Inflammable and inflammatory can be confused with one another, but they also offer their own source of confusion with the prefix in-. Inflammable refers to something that is easy to set on fire; something flammable. How can inflammable mean the same as flammable? True the prefix in- can mean not, as in inaccurate. But it can also be used as intensifier meaning in or into. It's that second prefix at work here. Something inflammable is something that's capable of not just being lit on fire but being easily lit on fire. The fire created panic in the area as the spot is surrounded by dying units that produce highly inflammable chemicals. However, we suspect that a spark in inflammable material or gas leakage might have caused the incident. You can improvise your own personal ashtray by using an old tin of breath mints, or something similarly inflammable. Inflammatory is also related to fire, although figuratively, and makes use of intensifier in-. Used literally, inflammatory describes something that is inflamed, that is, red, swollen, and hot. Muscle and tissue often become inflamed, and an inflammatory disease, such as arthritis, cause parts of the body to become so inflamed. A novel treatment option for inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis seems to be underway. Used figuratively, inflammatory describes something that incites anger or violence. It inflames people's emotions or responses. This is false, inflammatory rhetoric. The protestors have been known for their inflammatory remarks and signs. The root of inflammable and inflammatory give you a clue to their meaning with the idea of fire. Inflammable is a literal fire: something that can be easily set on fire. Inflammatory is a figurative fire, whether with swollen joints or angry words. WORD FAMILY inflammatory: anti-inflammatory, inflammatorily, noninflammatory, pro-inflammatory+/flame: flame-colored, flamed, flames, flaming, inflame/flaming: flamingest, flamingly, flamings/inflame: inflamed, inflames, inflaming, inflammation, inflammatory/inflamed: inflamedly/inflaming: inflamings/inflammation: inflammations USAGE EXAMPLES The infection sets off a cascade of events that ramps up inflammatory and immune response, Powers says. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Occasionally, the drugs provoke a severe auto-immune response, resulting in potential toxicities including inflammatory lung, liver and thyroid disorders. Washington Times(Jan 03, 2017) They are part of the body’s inflammatory response that protects people from infection. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1adj arousing to action or rebellion Syn incendiary, incitive, instigative, rabble-rousing, seditious provocative serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy 2adj characterized or caused by inflammation an inflammatory process an inflammatory response Syn unhealthy not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
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