engulf
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6592 in the learning path
吞没；完全笼罩
Definitions
v. to surround or cover something completely
吞没；完全笼罩
v. to overwhelm someone or something with a powerful situation
使陷入；压倒
Example
A sudden wave engulfed our sandcastle on the beach.
一个突如其来的浪头吞没了我们在沙滩上堆的沙堡。
Rising sea levels could engulf low-lying coastal settlements unless governments invest in effective flood protection.
除非政府投资建设有效的防洪设施，否则海平面上升可能淹没地势低洼的沿海居民区。
Collocations
- be engulfed in flames
- be engulfed by floodwater
- a crisis engulfs a country
Word family
- engulfment (n.)
Synonyms
- envelop
- swallow
- overwhelm
Usage tip
常用被动结构be engulfed in/by，强调完全覆盖。
FAQ
- What does engulf mean?
- to surround or cover something completely to overwhelm someone or something with a powerful situation
- How is engulf pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈɡʌlf/, US /ɪnˈɡʌlf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
