| 单词 | engulf |
| 释义 | engulf (once / 2179 pages) v Engulf is a verb that means being completely surrounded, soaked, or covered. Fire, snow, smoke, flood waters, or even violence are a few things that could engulf you. Suppose an amusement park had a ride called Into the Whirlpool. Sounds like one for thrill-seekers who aren't afraid of water. Riders should expect to get lost inside, fully absorbed by the experience. The word engulf comes from the Old French word golfe, meaning "whirlpool," and the prefix en-, meaning "in or into." Riders of Into the Whirlpool should expect to feel engulfed — surrounded by water and completely covered. WORD FAMILYengulf: engulfed, engulfing, engulfs+/gulf: engulf, gulfs USAGE EXAMPLESSoon he was followed by sprinting, dancing teammates who were quickly engulfed in hugs and confetti. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) Then the crisis at Fort Sumter escalated, threatening to engulf the nation. Wall Street Journal(Jan 02, 2017) A man was found dead as a fire engulfed an apartment unit Sunday evening in Long Beach. Los Angeles Times(Jan 01, 2017) 1v flow over or cover completely The bright light engulfed him completely Hyper enclose, enfold, envelop, enwrap, wrap enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering 2v devote (oneself) fully to Syn|Hypo|Hyper absorb, engross, immerse, plunge, soak up, steep immerse, plunge cause to be immersed drink, drink in be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet direct one's attention on something |
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