(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。
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。