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incandescent

/ˌɪnkənˈdɛsənt/

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1 · adj.

giving off light because of heat

白炽的；炽热发光的

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An incandescent bulb warmed the small room as well as lighting it.
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一只白炽灯泡既照亮了小房间，也让它稍微暖和起来。
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