(of a natural force)sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely
(自然力量)吞没,吞噬;淹没
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the cafe was engulfed in flames 咖啡馆成了一片火海
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figurative 〈喻〉Europe might be engulfed by war .战火可能席卷欧洲。
eat or swallow (something) whole
大口吞食,囫囵吞下。
powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm
深深打动(某人);压垮
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a feeling of anguish so great that it threatened to engulf him. 一种大得有可能将他压垮的极度痛苦感。
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