red-hot
/ˈredˈhɒt/adjective
1
- (of a substance) so hot as to glow red（物质）赤热的, 炽热的：
red-hot coals.
炽热燃烧的煤炭。
1.1
- very hot, especially too hot to touch热得发烫的, 烫得发红的：
the red-hot handle burnt his hand.
炽热的手柄烫伤了他的手。
2
- extremely exciting or popular令人非常激动的, 非常流行的：
red-hot jazz.
特别流行的爵士乐。
2.1
- very passionate充满热情的, 热烈的：
a red-hot lover.
热恋情人。
2.2
- (of a favourite in a race or other contest) most strongly expected to win（赛跑等）最被看好的, 最有希望获胜的：
Ipswich Town are red-hot favourites for the championship.
伊普斯威奇城队是夺冠的大热门。