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燃烧
rán shāo
Meaning
- to burn
Definition
指物质剧烈氧化而发光、发热的过程；比喻某种感情或欲望强烈地表现出来。
Refers to the process of vigorous oxidation producing light and heat; figuratively, the intense expression of a feeling or desire.
Usage
常用于描述火焰的物理现象，也可用于形容情绪、斗志、激情等抽象概念的强烈状态。
Commonly used to describe the physical phenomenon of flames, and also to describe the intense state of abstract concepts such as emotions, fighting spirit, and passion.
Examples
- 1 炉火在燃烧。 (The stove fire is burning.)
- 2 她心中的怒火在燃烧。 (The anger in her heart is burning.)
- 3 他的斗志在燃烧。 (His fighting spirit is burning.)
- 4 蜡烛燃烧自己，照亮别人。 (The candle burns itself to light others.)
- 5 青春的激情在燃烧。 (The passion of youth is burning.)
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