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Smouldering Meaning in English

word · lemma: smoulder

ˈsmoʊldɚɪŋ
SMOHL-der-ing
smˈəʊldəɹɪŋ
sm-OHLD-uh-ring

释义

Something that is smouldering is burning slowly without flames but with smoke, or describes emotions or looks that are intense and barely controlled.

用法与细微差别

Often describes slow, smokey burning or metaphorically an intense, usually hidden emotion or attraction—especially a 'smouldering look'. Used for both physical fires and strong feelings.

例句

The campfire was still smouldering in the morning.

basic

The smouldering log sent smoke into the air.

basic

He gave her a smouldering look.

basic

The ruins were left smouldering after the fire was put out.

natural

She walked into the room with a smouldering confidence.

natural

There was a smouldering tension between the two rivals.

natural