| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-burn-down-or-burn-something-down |
| 释义 | to burn down or burn something downA building burns down or is burned down when it is completely destroyed by fire. The family home burned down in a matter of hours. The factory was burned down in what seems to be a deliberate act. You can also say that it burns to the ground. Today marks 400 years since the theatre burned to the ground. Go up means to be destroyed in a fire or explosion. After the initial explosion, the building went up in a matter of minutes. You can also say go up in flames or go up in smoke when something is destroyed by fire. The precious collection went up in flames. All my life's work has gone up in smoke. In more formal language you can say that something is consumed by fire. All her possessions were consumed in the blaze. If someone torches a building, they burn it down intentionally and usually illegally. Dozens of stores, banks and cars were torched in a weekend of rioting. If someone illegally burns down a building, a vehicle, etc. you can say they have committed arson. He was arrested for conspiracy to commit arson. Related articlesto make fire or damage with fire to start burning a burning building, vehicle, etc. to burn yourself or part of your body to burn food |
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