blazing
설명: blazing 당신의 레벨에서:
You use blazing when something is very, very hot. Think of a big fire in a fireplace. It is bright and it is hot. You can also use it for the sun on a summer day. It is a strong word for 'hot.'
When you see a fire, you see blazing flames. It means the fire is big and bright. You can also use it to talk about speed. If a car drives very fast, you can say it is blazing down the road.
Blazing is a great adjective for describing intensity. We often use it with weather, like 'a blazing hot afternoon.' It also works for speed, such as 'a blazing fast computer.' It makes your sentences sound more descriptive than just using 'hot' or 'fast.'
In this stage, you will notice blazing is used metaphorically. It describes intense emotions, like a 'blazing temper.' It is also used in sports to describe a player's speed. It adds a layer of drama and urgency to your writing that makes your descriptions stand out.
At the advanced level, blazing is often used to emphasize the magnitude of an event or performance. You might encounter it in journalism to describe a 'blazing success' or a 'blazing controversy.' It suggests that the situation is currently at its peak of activity or heat.
Mastery of blazing involves understanding its nuanced role in literary and rhetorical contexts. It can evoke imagery of destruction or rapid progress. Its etymological connection to 'torch' allows for sophisticated metaphors regarding enlightenment or the sudden onset of conflict. It is a high-impact word used to command attention.
blazing 30초 만에
- Blazing means very hot or bright.
- It is also used for intense speed.
- It is a versatile adjective.
- Pronounced with a clear 'z' sound.
When you hear the word blazing, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a big, roaring fire. It captures that sense of intense heat and bright light that makes a flame hard to look at directly.
However, we use it in many other ways too! You might describe a blazing speed when an athlete runs faster than anyone else, or a blazing row when two people are having an incredibly angry argument. It is a powerful word that adds a lot of energy to whatever you are describing.
The word blazing comes from the Middle English word blasen, which meant to blow or shine. It is deeply rooted in Germanic languages, sharing ancestors with the Old English blæse, meaning a torch or a fire.
Over centuries, the word evolved from simply describing a physical torch to representing anything that shines or moves with high intensity. It is fascinating how a word that started as a simple description for a light source became a dynamic descriptor for human emotions and physical actions.
You will find blazing used in both casual and professional settings. In casual conversation, you might say, 'It is blazing hot outside today!' to emphasize that the sun is particularly strong.
In professional or academic writing, it is often used to describe momentum or intensity. You might read about a company having a blazing start to the quarter or a researcher making a blazing discovery. It is a versatile adjective that sits comfortably in almost any register.
Idioms help us express complex ideas quickly. Blaze a trail means to be the first to do something new. Blazing saddles is a famous reference to a classic film. Blaze away means to shoot repeatedly. In a blaze of glory describes finishing something in a spectacular way. Blazing fast is a common way to describe high-speed internet or performance.
The word blazing is a participle adjective. It is pronounced /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ in both British and American English. The stress is on the first syllable: BLA-zing.
It rhymes with gazing, amazing, phrasing, razing, and grazing. Because it is an adjective, it usually comes before the noun it modifies, such as 'a blazing fire' or 'a blazing sun.'
재미있는 사실
It shares roots with words for 'to blow' because fires were often fanned.
발음 가이드
Clear 'z' sound.
Slightly more nasal 'a'.
자주 하는 실수
- Pronouncing 'z' as 's'
- Stressing the second syllable
- Dropping the 'g'
라임이 맞는 단어
난이도
Easy to read
Moderate
Easy
Easy
알아야 할 문법
Adjective placement
The blazing fire.
Participle adjectives
The blazing sun.
Blazing hot.
수준별 예문
The fire is blazing.
The fire is very hot and bright.
Adjective after verb.
It is a blazing day.
The sun is very hot.
Adjective before noun.
The sun is blazing.
The sun is shining strongly.
Present continuous use.
A blazing light.
A very bright light.
Descriptive adjective.
The stove is blazing.
The stove is very hot.
Descriptive.
Blazing heat today.
Very hot weather.
Noun phrase.
See the blazing fire.
Look at the bright fire.
Imperative sentence.
It is blazing hot.
Very, very hot.
Adverbial intensifier.
The car went at a blazing speed.
He had a blazing temper.
The forest was a blazing inferno.
She finished with a blazing finish.
The news spread at a blazing pace.
A blazing sun shone down.
The candles were blazing bright.
He ran a blazing race.
The team made a blazing start.
She gave a blazing performance.
The argument became a blazing row.
The internet speed is blazing fast.
He left in a blazing hurry.
The stars were blazing in the sky.
A blazing debate ensued.
The engine was a blazing wreck.
She blazed a trail for women in science.
The controversy was a blazing issue.
He exited in a blaze of glory.
The city was a blazing hub of activity.
The guitar solo was blazing hot.
They were caught in a blazing crossfire.
The athlete set a blazing record.
His eyes were blazing with anger.
The report ignited a blazing debate among scholars.
Her career saw a blazing ascent to the top.
The scandal left the political party in a blazing mess.
The orator delivered a blazing speech.
He faced the challenge with blazing determination.
The neon signs were blazing in the night.
The critique was a blazing indictment of the system.
The engine was blazing with mechanical potential.
The author's prose was a blazing testament to her genius.
The revolution began with a blazing act of defiance.
The historical account captured the blazing heat of the battle.
His ambition was a blazing force of nature.
The symphony reached a blazing crescendo.
The desert landscape was a blazing expanse of sand.
The truth was revealed in a blazing flash of insight.
The legacy he left behind was a blazing beacon of hope.
자주 쓰는 조합
관용어 및 표현
"blaze a trail"
to do something new
She blazed a trail in medicine.
neutral"in a blaze of glory"
spectacularly
He retired in a blaze of glory.
neutral"blaze away"
to shoot repeatedly
The soldiers blazed away.
casual"blazing fast"
extremely fast
The internet is blazing fast.
casual"blaze of publicity"
lots of media attention
They arrived in a blaze of publicity.
neutral"blaze a path"
to create a way
He blazed a path for others.
neutral혼동하기 쉬운
Spelling
Only one 'z'.
Correct: blazing.
Opposite meanings
Heat vs. cold.
Blazing sun vs. freezing ice.
Pronunciation
None.
N/A
Rhyme
Meaning.
Blazing fire vs. amazing show.
문장 패턴
The [noun] is blazing.
The fire is blazing.
A blazing [noun].
A blazing sun.
Blazing [noun] [verb].
Blazing heat destroyed the crops.
He [verb] with blazing [noun].
He shouted with blazing anger.
The [noun] was blazing [adverb].
The sun was blazing hot.
어휘 가족
명사
동사
형용사
관련
사용법
7
격식 수준
팁
Memory Palace
Native Usage
Cultural Insight
Grammar Shortcut
Say It Right
Don't Make This Mistake
Did You Know?
Study Smart
암기하기
기억법
Blaze = Big Light And Zest
시각적 연상
A bright orange flame moving fast.
Word Web
챌린지
Use 'blazing' in 3 sentences today.
어원
Germanic
원래 의미: Torch or fire
문화적 맥락
None.
Commonly used in sports and weather reports.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Weather
- blazing sun
- blazing heat
- blazing afternoon
Sports
- blazing speed
- blazing finish
- blazing start
Emotions
- blazing temper
- blazing row
- blazing anger
Technology
- blazing fast
- blazing performance
- blazing speed
대화 시작하기
"What is the most blazing hot day you remember?"
"Have you ever seen a blazing fire?"
"Do you like blazing fast internet?"
"Why do people have blazing tempers?"
"Can you describe a blazing performance?"
일기 주제
Describe a time you felt blazing anger.
Write about a blazing summer day.
What does 'blazing a trail' mean to you?
Describe a blazing fire you have seen.
자주 묻는 질문
8 질문셀프 테스트
The sun is ___ hot.
Blazing describes extreme heat.
Which means fast?
Blazing can mean very fast.
Blazing means cold.
Blazing means hot.
Word
뜻
Matching phrases to meanings.
Subject-verb-adjective order.
점수: /5
Summary
Blazing is a high-energy word for extreme heat, light, or speed.
- Blazing means very hot or bright.
- It is also used for intense speed.
- It is a versatile adjective.
- Pronounced with a clear 'z' sound.
Memory Palace
Native Usage
Cultural Insight
Grammar Shortcut
예시
We spent the afternoon indoors to escape the blazing sun of the desert.
관련 콘텐츠
Environment 관련 단어
fuels
B1열이나 에너지를 만들기 위해 태우는 석탄, 가스, 석유 같은 물질을 말해.
eruptions
B2The act of breaking out or bursting forth suddenly and often violently. Most commonly refers to the ejection of molten rock, ash, or gas from a volcano, or the sudden appearance of a rash on the skin.
conserve
B2To protect something from harm or destruction, particularly the natural environment or historical sites. It also means to use resources like energy, water, or money carefully to prevent them from being wasted or used up.
aven
B1A vertical shaft or chimney-like opening in the roof of a cave that leads upwards. These features are often formed by the chemical dissolution of limestone by water or by the structural collapse of a cave ceiling.
multihabacy
C1To maintain a presence or existence across multiple habitats, environments, or distinct social spheres simultaneously. It describes the active process of adapting to and functioning within diverse physical or conceptual spaces.
nonbioment
C1특정 환경에서 생물학적 요소나 유기 생명체를 체계적으로 제거하는 과정이야.
wastewater
B2폐수는 가정이나 산업에서 사용되어 오염 물질을 포함하고 있으며, 처리해야 하는 물입니다.
ice
A1얼음은 얼어붙은 물이야. 차갑고 단단해서 음료수를 시원하게 하거나 스케이트를 탈 때 써.
waters
B1The plural of water, typically referring to a large, specific body of water such as a sea, ocean, or lake, or the area of sea controlled by a particular country. It is also used figuratively to describe a situation or state of affairs, often one that is difficult or unfamiliar.
abyss
B2바닥이 보이지 않을 정도로 아주 깊은 구멍이야. 비유적으로는 절망적인 상황이나 건널 수 없는 간극을 뜻하기도 해.
