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Engulfing Meaning in English

word · lemma: engulf

ɪnˈɡəɫfɪŋ
in-GUHL-fing
ɛnɡˈʌlfɪŋ
en-GULF-ing

释义

Covering or surrounding something completely, often by flowing over or flooding it. It can also mean to overwhelm emotionally.

用法与细微差别

Mostly formal or descriptive; common with disasters, feelings, or physical substances (flames, water, darkness). Not usually used for people directly; often seen with 'by' or 'in' ('engulfed in flames').

例句

The fire was engulfing the house quickly.

basic

Dark clouds are engulfing the sky.

basic

Water was engulfing the street after the storm.

basic

She felt anxiety engulfing her before the test.

natural

The crowd came rushing, engulfing the small shop.

natural

Memories kept engulfing him as he walked through his old neighborhood.

natural