kindle /ˈkɪndəl/ TEM4 (kindling,kindled,kindles)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If something kindles a particular emotion in someone, it makes them start to feel it. 激发

  例：

  The Second World War kindled his enthusiasm for politics.

  第二次世界大战激发了他的政治热情。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you kindle a fire, you light paper or wood in order to start it. 点燃

  例：

  I came in and kindled a fire in the stove.

  我进来把炉子点着了。