English Dictionary

ignite

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

verb

(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something) / (transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger / (intransitive) to commence burning.

He used a match to ignite the bonfire.

意味（1）

(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)

意味（2）

(transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger

Our observations on the way up had been mixed but the deep, crisp cold of the Peruvian night followed by a crystal clear dawn re-ignited our enthusiasm and sent us scampering across the frozen snow bowl […]

意味（3）

(intransitive) to commence burning.

意味（4）

(chemistry, transitive) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

to ignite iron or platinum