"fan the flames" 怎么发音
expression
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
释义
To make a situation, emotion, or conflict more intense or worse, especially by adding fuel to an argument or problem.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈfæn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫeɪmz
英式英语
fˈæn/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈeɪmz
简化发音
美式
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
英式
FAN thuh FLAYMZ
语境中听
His rude comment fanned the flames of the argument.
Gossip can fan the flames of trouble at work.
Her actions only fanned the flames of his anger.
Posting those rumors online just fanned the flames even more.