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单词 ignite
释义 ignite
I. ignite adjective
Etymology: Latin ignitus
obsolete : intensely hot : fiery, ardent
II. ig·nite \igˈnīt, usu -īd.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin ignitus, past participle of ignire to ignite, from ignis fire
transitive verb
1. : to subject to fire or intense heat; specifically : to render luminous by heat
2.
 a. : to set aflame
  < ignite paper >
 also : kindle
  < ignite a fire >
 b. : to cause (a fuel mixture) to burn
  < a rocket … igniteed by remote control — Milton Bracker >
3. : to heat up : excite, inflame
 < oppression that ignited the hatred of the people >
intransitive verb
1. : to catch fire : begin to burn
 < slowly the fire ignited >
2. : to begin to glow : become luminescent
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