English → Chinese
ignite
/BrE ɪɡˈnʌɪt 
, AmE ɪɡˈnaɪt /
A transitive verb
1 (set fire to) 点燃 ‹combustible material, bomb›; «fire, spark» 引燃 ‹fuel›
2 figurative (arouse, inflame) 激发 ‹temper›; 引起 ‹controversy, debate›;
to ignite tensions 引发紧张局势
B intransitive verb
1 (catch fire) 着火
2 figurative «anger» 爆发