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单词 kindling
释义 kin·dling
I. \ˈkindliŋ, -lēŋ, rapid -nl-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of kindlen to kindle (ignite) — more at kindle I
1.
 a. : an act or instance of igniting
  < the kindling of a bonfire >
 b. : an act or instance of exciting or causing to glow
  < a kindling of enthusiasm >
  < looking at the sunset, watching the kindling of the clouds — Susan Ertz >
2. : easily combustible material of a convenient size for starting a fire
 < crumpled paper makes good kindling for the stove >
 < a famous old covered bridge that was carried away and crushed to kindling … in the spring flood — American Guide Series: Connecticut >
II. noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of kindlen (to give birth) — more at kindle III
: an act of giving birth — used chiefly of a rabbit
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