kindle /ˈkɪndəl/ TEM4 ( kindling, kindled, kindles )

• 1. 

  V-T If something kindles a particular emotion in someone, it makes them start to feel it. 激发

  例：

  The Second World War kindled his enthusiasm for politics.

  第二次世界大战激发了他的政治热情。

• 2. 

  V-T If you kindle a fire, you light paper or wood in order to start it. 点燃

  例：

  I came in and kindled a fire in the stove.

  我进来把炉子点着了。