英语词汇“set on fire”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

set fire to someone or something and set someone or something on fire

Theme: CRIME

to ignite someone or something; to put someone or something to flames.

The thief set fire to the building.The poor man accidentally set himself on fire.

set (something) on fire

1. To begin burning something. He was caught setting the records on fire to hide the evidence from prosecutors.

2. To do wonderful or exciting things that cause a great or remarkable sensation; to be extremely popular, famous, renowned, etc. I wouldn't be too concerned with what he thinks of you. For all his money and education, he's hardly setting the world on fire, is he? As a girl, Janet dreamed of setting the stage on fire as a famous actress.

set someone on fire

Fig. to excite someone; to make someone passionate. (Based on set fire to someone or something.) Her oratory set everyone on fire. Ted's presentation didn't exactly set me on fire, but it was a good summary of the project.

set on fire

1. Also, set fire to. Cause to ignite and burn, as in The drought and high wind combined to set the woods on fire. [c. 1400]

2. Cause to become excited, as in The music set the audience on fire. Also see catch fire; set the world on fire.

set on fire

1. To cause to ignite and burn.

2. To cause to become excited: The music set the audience on fire.

词汇	set on fire
释义	Idiom set fire to someone or something and set someone or something on fire Theme: CRIME to ignite someone or something; to put someone or something to flames. The thief set fire to the building.The poor man accidentally set himself on fire. set (something) on fire 1. To begin burning something. He was caught setting the records on fire to hide the evidence from prosecutors. 2. To do wonderful or exciting things that cause a great or remarkable sensation; to be extremely popular, famous, renowned, etc. I wouldn't be too concerned with what he thinks of you. For all his money and education, he's hardly setting the world on fire, is he? As a girl, Janet dreamed of setting the stage on fire as a famous actress. set someone on fire Fig. to excite someone; to make someone passionate. (Based on set fire to someone or something.) Her oratory set everyone on fire. Ted's presentation didn't exactly set me on fire, but it was a good summary of the project. set on fire 1. Also, set fire to. Cause to ignite and burn, as in The drought and high wind combined to set the woods on fire. [c. 1400] 2. Cause to become excited, as in The music set the audience on fire. Also see catch fire; set the world on fire. set on fire 1. To cause to ignite and burn. 2. To cause to become excited: The music set the audience on fire.
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