"candles" in Chinese (Simplified)
蜡烛
Definition
蜡烛是中间有烛芯、点燃后会发光的蜡制物品。人们会把它们用于装饰、宗教仪式、停电应急,或营造安静温馨的氛围。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常是可数名词:'a candle'、'two candles'。常见搭配有 'light a candle'、'blow out a candle'、'scented candles' 和 'birthday candles'。这个词常让人想到温暖、浪漫或平静的氛围。
Examples
There are three candles on the table.
桌子上有三支**蜡烛**。
She lit the candles before dinner.
她在晚饭前点燃了**蜡烛**。
We need more candles for the birthday cake.
我们生日蛋糕还需要更多**蜡烛**。
I bought some scented candles to make the room feel cozier.
我买了一些香薰**蜡烛**,让房间感觉更温馨。
The power went out, so we had to use candles all night.
停电了,所以我们整晚都得用**蜡烛**。
Don't forget to blow out the candles before you leave.
你离开前别忘了吹灭**蜡烛**。