Kindle



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 着火, 点燃
• ［英］ v. 着火, 点燃 ( to set on fire; ignite)
• ［记］ candle ( 蜡烛) 的变体;
• ［同］ 参考: rekindle ( 重新点燃)
• ［例］ We tried to kindle the wood but it was wet.

Webster Collegiate

I. verb (kindled; kindling)

• Etymology: Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire
• Date: 13th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to start (a fire) burning ; light
  • 2.
    • a. to stir up ; arouse <kindle interest>
    • b. to bring into being ; start
  • 3. to cause to glow ; illuminate
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to catch fire
  • 2.
    • a. to flare up
    • b. to become animated
  • 3. to become illuminated
• ? kindler noun

II. verb (kindled; kindling)

• Etymology: Middle English, from kindle young animal, probably from kinde, noun, kind
• Date: 13th century
• transitive verb
  • bear 2a — used especially of a rabbit
• intransitive verb
  • to bring forth young — used especially of a rabbit

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