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candle:蜡烛 插画
生活 · A2

candle

英 /ˈkændl/  美 /ˈkændl/
  • n. 蜡烛a piece of wax with a central string that burns

He lit a candle when the electricity went off.

停电时,他点了一支蜡烛。

Although candles create a pleasant atmosphere, they should never be left burning unattended in homes or public spaces.

虽然蜡烛能营造宜人的氛围,但在住宅或公共场所,绝不能让其在无人看管时燃烧。

搭配

light a candle 点蜡烛blow out a candle 吹灭蜡烛scented candle 香薰蜡烛

辨析提示

点蜡烛用light;吹灭用blow out。

词族

candlelight (n.)、candlestick (n.)

生活英语词汇CEFR A2

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