"engulf" in Chinese (Simplified)
吞没吞噬包围
Definition
完全覆盖或包围某物或某人,常常是突然的或压倒性的方式。也可以指完全吞噬或吞没。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于描述极具压倒性的自然力量(如火、水、黑暗)或强烈情感。属于较正式或文学化用语,口语中常用“吞掉”、“覆盖”等表达。
Examples
The waves engulfed the small boat.
海浪**吞没了**小船。
Flames engulfed the building in minutes.
火焰在几分钟内**吞噬了**大楼。
Darkness engulfed the city after the power went out.
停电后,黑暗**笼罩了**整个城市。
She was engulfed by a wave of sadness when she heard the news.
听到消息时,她被悲伤的情绪**吞没了**。
Guilt can engulf you if you don't forgive yourself.
如果你不原谅自己,内疚感会**吞噬**你。
Suddenly, smoke began to engulf the entire hallway.
突然间,烟雾开始**弥漫**整个走廊。