ignite
基本释义
[verb] catch fire or cause to catch fire
[动词] 着火或引起着火
深入解读
Ignite 是一个与单词 lignite （褐煤）十分形似的单词，该词源自拉丁语 ignis （火），17世纪60年代经拉丁语 ignire （放火烧、烧红）的过去分词 ignitus 进入英语，即用作及物动词表示“点燃、使燃烧”，并到了1818后也开始用作不及物动词表示“着火、发火”。
相较于日常使用， ignite 更常用于科技文本，有时意味着将物质加热到发光或白炽状态，也就是“（使）灼热、发光”，比如使灯泡内的钨丝灼热发光（ignite the tungsten filaments in the bulb）。但更多时候意味着通过放置一个小火焰或者电火花，来直接或间接接触汽油、燃气、火药等易燃物质并使之燃烧。
而在日常使用时， ignite 与小站（微信公众号：田间小站）之前推送过的 kindle 区别很小，只是 ignite 更常用于点燃高度易燃的物质，比如：
- 火焰熔化了一段铅管，燃着了漏出来的煤气。
Flames melted a lead pipe and ignited leaking gas.
从这个概念出发， ignite 很自然地就被用来喻指“激起、使激动”，也就是像点燃易燃物那般激起或激怒情绪或某个情况，比如：
- 他的话引发了他们的盛怒。
His words ignited their wrath. - 曾经有一位出色的老师真正激起了我对文字的兴趣。
There was an eminent teacher who really ignited my interest in words.
好书例句
Letters from men at the front complained constantly of shoes that wore out in a week, gunpowder that would not ignite, harness that snapped at any strain, meat that was rotten and flour that was full of weevils.
来自前方的信件常常抱怨说，鞋穿不到一星期就坏了，弹药点不起火，缰绳一拉紧就断，肉是腐臭的，面粉里满是虫子，等等。
出自美国作家玛格丽特·米切尔（Margaret Mitchell）创作的长篇小说《飘》（Gone with the Wind）。
外刊例句
- Mr Hamilton’s ascent has ignited debate over whether he is F1’s best driver ever.
汉密尔顿的崛起引发了他是不是F1史上最佳车手的争论。
——《经济学人》 - Muslim groups and scholars in France and elsewhere voiced concerns on Tuesday that a satirical newspaper’s first cover since the attack on its journalists last week could ignite dangerous new passions in a debate pitting free speech against religious doctrine.
周二，法国及其他地方的穆斯林团体和学者表示，他们担心一家讽刺性报纸在该报记者上周遭袭后发布的首期封面可能会在一场言论自由与宗教教义相较量的争论中激起新的危险情绪。
——《纽约时报》
常见短语
常用短语：
- Ignite a fire (点燃火焰) – To start or set a fire.
- Example: He used a match to ignite a fire in the fireplace.
- Ignite a passion (点燃激情) – To spark or awaken a strong interest or enthusiasm.
- Example: The teacher’s motivational speech ignited a passion for learning in the students.
- Ignite the imagination (激发想象力) – To inspire or stimulate creative thinking or ideas.
- Example: The colorful illustrations in the book ignited the children’s imagination.
- Ignite a debate (引发辩论) – To initiate or start a heated discussion or argument.
- Example: The controversial topic ignited a debate among the panelists.
- Ignite a revolution (引发革命) – To spark or trigger a significant social or political change.
- Example: The injustice and inequality ignited a revolution in the country.
- Ignite a spark (点燃火花) – To create or generate a small burst of energy or inspiration.
- Example: The guitarist’s amazing solo ignited a spark of creativity in the young musician.
- Ignite a movement (引发运动) – To initiate or start a widespread social or cultural movement.
- Example: The leader’s passionate speech ignited a movement for equality and justice.
- Ignite curiosity (激发好奇心) – To arouse or stimulate a strong desire to know or learn more.
- Example: The science experiment ignited curiosity in the students about the natural world.
- Ignite hope (点燃希望) – To inspire or instill a sense of optimism or belief in a positive outcome.
- Example: The charity organization’s efforts ignited hope in the lives of underprivileged children.
- Ignite a memory (唤起记忆) – To trigger or bring back a specific memory or recollection.
- Example: The scent of roses ignited a cherished childhood memory.
- Ignite creativity (激发创造力) – To stimulate or inspire the ability to generate new and imaginative ideas.
- Example: The art class ignited creativity in the students through various creative exercises.
- Ignite the stage (点燃舞台) – To deliver an outstanding performance that captivates the audience.
- Example: The actor’s powerful monologue ignited the stage and received a standing ovation.
- Ignite a revolution (引发革命) – To spark or initiate a significant change or transformation.
- Example: The invention of the smartphone ignited a revolution in communication and technology.
- Ignite the crowd (点燃观众) – To energize or excite a group of people, typically during a performance or event.
- Example: The band’s energetic performance ignited the crowd, and everyone started dancing.
- Ignite enthusiasm (激发热情) – To spark or generate a strong sense of enthusiasm or excitement.
- Example: The coach’s motivational speech ignited enthusiasm in the team before the game.
- Ignite a change (引发变革) – To initiate or catalyze a transformation or alteration in a particular situation.
- Example: The groundbreaking research ignited a change in the scientific community’s understanding.
- Ignite the engine (点燃发动机) – To start or activate the engine of a vehicle.
- Example: He turned the key to ignite the engine and began his journey.
- Ignite a dream (点燃梦想) – To inspire or ignite a strong desire or ambition to achieve something significant.
- Example: Her success story ignited a dream in many aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Ignite a revolution (引发革命) – To spark or incite a radical or transformative movement or change.
- Example: The social media campaign ignited a revolution in public awareness and activism.
- Ignite determination (激发决心) – To inspire or strengthen someone’s resolve or determination to overcome challenges.
- Example: The athlete’s comeback story ignited determination in others facing adversity.
- Ignite a fuse (点燃引线) – To light or activate the fuse of an explosive device.
- Example: He carefully ignited the fuse and quickly moved away for safety.
- Ignite teamwork (激发团队合作) – To inspire or encourage effective collaboration and cooperation among team members.
- Example: The team-building exercises ignited teamwork and improved productivity.
- Ignite a dream (点燃梦想) – To ignite or awaken a strong ambition or aspiration to pursue a particular goal.
- Example: The mentor’s guidance and support ignited a dream of becoming an astronaut.
- Ignite motivation (激发动力) – To spark or awaken a strong drive or motivation to achieve success.
- Example: The success stories of famous entrepreneurs ignited motivation in the aspiring business owners.
- Ignite change (引发变革) – To initiate or bring about a significant change or transformation.
- Example: The political leader’s speech ignited a desire for change among the citizens.
- Ignite the night (点燃夜晚) – To make the night vibrant, exciting, or memorable through various activities or events.
- Example: The city’s fireworks display ignited the night sky with dazzling colors.
- Ignite the audience (点燃观众) – To captivate, engage, or excite the audience during a performance or presentation.
- Example: The comedian’s hilarious jokes ignited the audience, filling the room with laughter.
- Ignite a love for learning (点燃学习的热情) – To inspire or cultivate a strong passion and interest in acquiring knowledge and skills.
- Example: The teacher’s interactive teaching methods ignited a love for learning in her students.
- Ignite possibilities (点燃可能性) – To stimulate or open up a wide range of potential opportunities or outcomes.
- Example: The entrepreneur’s innovative idea ignited possibilities for new business ventures.
- Ignite a sense of purpose (点燃使命感) – To awaken or inspire a deep sense of meaning, direction, or purpose in life.
- Example: The volunteer work ignited a sense of purpose and fulfillment in her heart.
同近义词
kindle: set (something) on fire
light: make (something) start burning; ignite
arouse: evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response)
