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Set fire to Meaning in English

expression

ˈsɛt/ /ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SET FY-er TOO, tuh, tih
sˈɛt/ /fˈaɪə/ /tˈuː
SET FY-uh TOO

释义

To deliberately make something start burning, often used for buildings, forests, or objects.

用法与细微差别

"Set fire to" is often more formal or legalistic; it implies intentional action and is common when talking about arson. Usually used with an object: "set fire to the house." More neutral alternatives: "burn" or "light." Not used for starting a controlled fire (like a candle).

例句

Someone set fire to the old building last night.

basic

The forest was destroyed after someone set fire to it.

basic

Please do not set fire to anything in this area.

basic

They say the criminal tried to set fire to the evidence.

natural

The angry crowd threatened to set fire to the mayor's car.

natural

If you set fire to trash, it can be very dangerous.

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