烘
warm; bake; set off
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
warm by heat; bake; dry
Used for warming up, cooking, or drying items using fire, steam, or a heating appliance.
Using a space heater to warm your hands in winter is very comfortable.
Mom put the damp socks on the radiator to dry them off.
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This oven can bake bread and pizza.
After the rain, we took our soaked coats to the window to dry them.
Warming up by the fireplace in winter is very cozy.
verb
set off; contrast; enhance
formalUsed to describe making something stand out by placing it next to a contrasting or complementary element.
The pure white snow contrasts with the green pine trees, making the scenery especially beautiful.
Warm lighting sets off the warm festive atmosphere.
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This painting uses a dark background to enhance the brightness of the main figure.
Simple props set off the retro atmosphere of the stage play.
The green leaves make the red flowers look more vivid.