enkindle
/ɪnˈkɪndl, en-/verb
with obj.
1- poetic/literary set on fire〈诗/文〉点燃。
1.1
- arouse or inspire (an emotion)激起; 煽起(情感):
fresh remembrance of vexation must still enkindle rage.
对烦恼事的清晰记忆一定还会叫人怒不可遏的。
1.2
- inflame with passion使激动; 使有激情:
he confidently believed it would enkindle Clara's cold temperament.
他确信这会使克拉拉的冷漠性情燃起激情。