Definitions
v. to surround or cover something, especially with smoke or mist
环绕；笼罩
Example
Thin wisps of steam wreathed her face above the bowl.
碗里升起的缕缕蒸汽缭绕在她脸庞周围。
Smoke from nearby factories can wreathe residential buildings, highlighting the need for stricter industrial emission controls.
附近工厂排出的烟雾可能笼罩住宅楼，凸显加强工业排放管控的必要性。
Collocations
- be wreathed in smoke
- mist wreathes the hills
- a face wreathed in smiles
Word family
- wreath (n.)
Synonyms
- envelop
- surround
Usage tip
偏文学用语；wreathe尾音/ð/，wreath尾音/θ/。
FAQ
- What does wreathe mean?
- to surround or cover something, especially with smoke or mist
- How is wreathe pronounced?
- UK /riːð/, US /riːð/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
