engulf
/ɪnˈgʌlf/verb
with obj. (常作 be engulfed)
1
- (of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely（自然力量）吞没, 吞噬; 淹没：
the cafe was engulfed in flames
咖啡馆成了一片火海
figurative 〈喻〉Europe might be engulfed by war.
战火可能席卷欧洲。
1.1
- eat or swallow (something) whole大口吞食, 囫囵吞下。
2
- powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm深深打动（某人）; 压垮：
a feeling of anguish so great that it threatened to engulf him.
一种大得有可能将他压垮的极度痛苦感。
派生词
engulfment
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