词汇 | engulf |
释义 | engulf 1 ENTRIES FOUND: engulf (verb) engulf /ɪnˈgʌlf/ verb engulfs; engulfed; engulfing engulf /ɪnˈgʌlf/ verb engulfs; engulfed; engulfing Learner's definition of ENGULF [+ object] : to flow over and cover (someone or something)席卷;淹没;吞噬 The valley was engulfed in a thick fog.整个山谷被浓雾所笼罩。 Flames engulfed the building.火焰吞噬了大楼。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 The city threatens to engulf the nearby suburbs.附近郊区面临被这座城市吞并的威胁。 The entire country has been engulfed by chaos/crisis/violence.整个国家陷入了混乱/危机/暴力。 He found himself engulfed by fear.他发现自己充满了恐惧。 |
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