
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.)
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