ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-VAR In a car engine, the ignition is the part where the fuel is ignited. (汽车发动机中的) 点火装置

  例：

  The device automatically disconnects the ignition.

  那个装置自动断开了点火器。

• 2. 

  N-SING Inside a car, the ignition is the part where you turn the key so that the engine starts. (汽车里的) 点火开关

  例：

  Abruptly he turned the ignition key and started the engine.

  他突然转动了点火开关的钥匙，发动了引擎。

• 3. 

  N-UNCOUNT Ignition is the process of something starting to burn. 起火

  例：

  The ignition of methane gas killed eight men.

  甲烷起火造成8人死亡。