Engulf Meaning in English
word
ɪnˈɡəɫf
in-GUHLF
ɛnɡˈʌlf
en-GULF
释义
To cover or surround something or someone completely, often in a sudden or overwhelming way. It can also mean to swallow up or consume fully.
用法与细微差别
Usually used for overwhelming natural forces (fire, water, darkness) or strong emotions. More formal/literary; in casual speech, people might say 'swallow', 'cover', or 'take over' instead.
Spanish: envolver - tragar - sumergirPortuguese (BR): engolir - envolver - submergirPortuguese (PT): engolir - envolver - submergirChinese (Simplified): 吞没 - 吞噬 - 包围Chinese (Traditional): 吞沒 - 吞噬 - 包圍Hindi: निगल लेना - घेर लेनाArabic: يُغرق - يبتلع - يُحيطBengali: গ্রাস করা - ঢেকে ফেলা - বিলীন করাRussian: поглотить - охватить - накрытьJapanese: 包み込む - 飲み込むVietnamese: nhấn chìm - bao trùmKorean: 집어삼키다 - 뒤덮다Turkish: yutmak - kaplamak - sarmakUrdu: ڈھانپ لینا - نگل لیناIndonesian: menelan - melanda - membanjiri
例句
The waves engulfed the small boat.
basic
Flames engulfed the building in minutes.
basic
Darkness engulfed the city after the power went out.
basic
She was engulfed by a wave of sadness when she heard the news.
natural
Guilt can engulf you if you don't forgive yourself.
natural
Suddenly, smoke began to engulf the entire hallway.
natural