inflame
vt.& vi. (使)发怒,过热; 使发炎
If something inflames a situation or inflames people's feelings, it makes people feel even more strongly about something.
The General holds the rebels responsible for inflaming the situation...
将军认为叛乱者是造成形势激化的原因。
The shooting has only inflamed passions further.
枪击事件无疑是火上浇油。
1. cause inflammation in;
2. catch fire;
3. cause to start burning;
4. arouse or excite feelings and passions;
5. become inflamed; get sore;
Her question seemed to inflame him all the more.
她的问题似乎更加激怒了他.
The testimony would inflame the jurors, and lead them astray from the facts of the case.
证言会激怒陪审员,使他们背离案件事实。
Insults only served to inflame the feud.
侮辱只是起了加剧长期不和的作用.
I wish to dazzle - to bewilder - to inflame her senses.
我要让她感到眼花缭乱,手足无措.
The unstable region shows the potential of the economic downturn to inflame simmering tensions.
该地区动荡不安表明,经济低迷可能会引爆蓄势已久的紧张局势.