burning
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ You use burning to describe something that is extremely hot. 炙热的
...the burning desert of central Asia. …中亚地区炙热的沙漠。
2. ADV Burning is also an adverb. 炽热地
3. ADV 火热地[ADV adj]
He touched the boy's forehead. It was burning hot. 他摸了摸男孩的前额,热得发烫。
4. ADJ If you have a burning interest in something or a burning desire to do something, you are extremely interested in it or want to do it very much. 强烈的[ADJ n]
I had a burning ambition to become a journalist. 我有强烈的愿望要成为一名记者。
5. ADJ A burning issue or question is a very important or urgent one that people feel very strongly about. 重要的; 迫切的[ADJ n]
The burning question in this year's debate over the federal budget is: whose taxes should be raised?
今年联邦预算的辩论中最迫切的问题是:应该提高哪些人的税?
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burning /ˈbɜːnɪŋ/
剑桥词典
- On the eastern horizon , a huge cloud of smoke from burning oil tanks stretched across the sky .
- the crackle of burning logs
- Crowds marched through the streets carrying burning effigies of the president .
- Pictures of the bombed and burning city inflamed feelings /passions further .
- My jumper started to singe when I leaned over a burning candle .
burning adjective (ON FIRE)
producing flames燃烧的
A man staggered from the burning car . 有个人跌跌撞撞地从燃烧着的车里逃出来。
例句
burning adjective (HOT)
very hot
很热的
burning sand 炽热的沙子
Suddenly she felt a burning (sensation ) (= feeling of heat ) in her throat . 她突然感觉到喉咙里热辣辣的。
burning adjective (STRONG)
A burning desire , need, etc., is one that is very strong .(愿望、需求等)强烈的,迫切的
a burning ambition 勃勃野心
He spoke of his burning desire to play for his country . 他谈到非常希望为国家效力。
burning issue/question
a subject or question that must be dealt with or answered quickly
当务之急,亟待解决的问题 返回 burning