ember
n
(usu pl 通常作复数) small piece of burning or glowing wood or coal in a dying fire 余烬
Only the embers of the bonfire remained. 那篝火只有余烬尚存.
(fig 比喻) the dying embers of a former passion 昔日激情的将熄的余烬.
🗣️ 情景例句
Can you weigh this for me?
你能帮我称称这(包裹)吗?
That's a bad idea if I've ever heard one!
你出这什么馊主意!
There were books, clothing and photographs, together with letters which the seaman had once received from his wife.