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Fanned Meaning in English

word · lemma: fan

ˈfænd
FAND
fˈænd
FAND

释义

Past tense of 'fan': to wave something (usually a fan or the hand) to move air, or to make a fire burn stronger by blowing air.

用法与细微差别

Usually used for air movement or fueling fires ('fanned the flames'). Can also mean to spread or increase something abstract, like emotion ('fanned rumors'). Often appears in narrative or descriptive writing.

例句

She fanned herself with a newspaper because it was so hot.

basic

The cook fanned the flames to make the fire hotter.

basic

He fanned the smoke away from his face.

basic

Crowds cheered and fanned themselves during the summer parade.

natural

She nervously fanned the smoke alarm with a towel after burning toast.

natural

Rumors of layoffs fanned tension among the employees.

natural