| 释义 |
red-hot
I. \ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: red (I) + hot
1. : glowing red with heat
< red-hot iron >
2.
a. : exhibiting or characterized by intense emotion : burning, furious
< red-hot abolitionist >
< red-hot political campaign >
< red-hot passion >
b. : full of scandal : juicy, torrid
< red-hot story of a love affair >
c.
(1) : full of energy or enthusiasm : vigorous, peppy
< red-hot line drive >
< red-hot jazz band >
(2) : arousing enthusiasm : currently extolled
< a red-hot favorite to win the derby >
3. : of or relating to the immediate present : up-to-the-minute : fresh, recent
< red-hot news >
< red-hot data >
II. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : one that exhibits intense emotion or partisanship
2.
a. : hot dog
b. : a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
III. adjective
: extremely popular |