Definitions
v. To feel or express strong anger.
十分恼怒；生闷气
n. Strong, unpleasant or harmful gas or smoke, usually plural.
有害或刺鼻的烟气
Example
He fumed when muddy shoes stained his clean carpet.
泥鞋弄脏了他干净的地毯，他气坏了。
Exposure to exhaust fumes can worsen respiratory conditions, particularly among children living near busy roads.
接触汽车尾气可能加重呼吸系统疾病，尤其会影响住在繁忙道路附近的儿童。
Collocations
- fume over something
- exhaust fumes
- toxic fumes
Word family
- fuming (adj.)
Usage tip
表示烟气通常用复数fumes；动词常指十分恼怒。
FAQ
- What does fume mean?
- To feel or express strong anger. Strong, unpleasant or harmful gas or smoke, usually plural.
- How is fume pronounced?
- UK /fjuːm/, US /fjuːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
