red-hot

red-hot
adjective
  1. (of a substance) so hot as to glow red
    (物质)赤热的,炽热的
    red-hot coals.
    炽热燃烧的煤炭。
    ■very hot, especially too hot to touch
    热得发烫的,烫得发红的
    the red-hot handle burnt his hand.
    炽热的手柄烫伤了他的手。
  2. extremely exciting or popular
    令人非常激动的,非常流行的
    red-hot jazz.
    特别流行的爵士乐。
    ■very passionate
    充满热情的,热烈的
    a red-hot lover.
    热恋情人。
    ■(of a favourite in a race or other contest) most strongly expected to win
    (赛跑等)最被看好的,最有希望获胜的
    Ipswich Town are red-hot favourites for the championship.
    伊普斯威奇城队是夺冠的大热门。
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