Word
enkindled
/enˈkɪndld/
verb
使燃起；激发，煽起（感情、热情等）
past tense and past participle of enkindle: to set on fire; to arouse or excite (feelings, passions, etc.)
文学用语
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imp. & p. p. of Enkindle
<文> 使(火焰)燃起( enkindle的过去式和过去分词 ); 刺激; 激发; 煽起(感情、热情等)
<文> 使(火焰)燃起( enkindle的过去式和过去分词 ); 刺激; 激发; 煽起(感情、热情等)
In use
The campfire was enkindled by a single match.
Her enkindled curiosity led her to explore the ancient library.
The teacher's words had enkindled a love of learning in the students.
be enkindled by / with sth
常用于被动，表示被点燃或激发。
The fire was enkindled by a stray spark.
火被一个火星点燃了。
enkindle sth (literal)
文雅用法，指点燃实物。
She enkindled the candles one by one.
她一支接一支地点燃了蜡烛。
enkindle sth (figurative)
比喻义，指激发情感。
His speech enkindled the crowd's enthusiasm.
他的演讲激发了人群的热情。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
及物动词，常用于被动或过去分词形式，表示‘被点燃’或‘被激发’。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.