engulf
中文解釋
wordnet sense
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Collins Definition
Verb
engulfs, 3rd person singular present; engulfed, past tense; engulfed, past participle; engulfing, present participle;
/enˈgəlf/,
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engulfs, 3rd person singular present; engulfed, past tense; engulfed, past participle; engulfing, present participle;
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(of a natural force) Sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely
- - the cafe was engulfed in flames
- - Europe might be engulfed by war
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Eat or swallow (something) whole
Web Definitions:
- steep: devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"
- flow over or cover completely; "The bright light engulfed him completely"
- To overwhelm; To surround; to cover
- (engulfed) swallowed up or overwhelmed by something