1 ADJ [usually ADJ n] (金属或岩石)炽热的,火红的 Red-hot metal or rock has been heated to such a high temperature that it has turned red. (金属或岩石)炽热的,火红的
SYN very hot, burning, heated, steaming
2 ADJ 温度极高的;烫手的 A red-hot object is too hot to be touched safely. 温度极高的;烫手的
3 ADJ [usually ADJ n] 炙手可热的;流行的 Red-hot is used to describe a person or thing that is very popular, especially someone who is very good at what they do or something that is new and exciting. 炙手可热的;流行的 [journalism]
4 ADJ [usually ADJ n] 激情澎湃的;热力四射的;激烈的 If someone or something is described as red-hot, they show a lot of passion, enthusiasm, or excitement. 激情澎湃的;热力四射的;激烈的 [informal]
SYN passionate, thrilling, sexy, arousing
5 ADJ [ADJ n] 夺冠热门的 The red-hot favourite in a race or contest is a person or team that is strongly expected to win. 夺冠热门的 [informal, emphasis]
SYN clear