engulf

动词

1. 1

   吞没、淹没、覆盖

   Flames engulfed the entire building within twenty minutes.

   大火在二十分钟内就吞没了整栋建筑。

2. 2

   笼罩、充满常用被动

   She was engulfed by a sudden wave of grief.

   一股突如其来的悲伤笼罩了她。

3. 3

   席卷、蔓延

   The financial crisis soon engulfed the whole region.

   金融危机很快席卷了整个地区。