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
Today, many women prefer being addressed as 'Ms.'.
今天, 很多女性喜欢让别人称她们 'Ms。' 。
I'm afraid you will be discouraged.
我怕你会灰心。
The elephant is not immediately susceptible to such blandishments, however,