catch fire

英語（米国） (en-US) 英語（イギリス） (en-GB)

動詞

慣用表現 比喩的用法

(idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust. / (figuratively) To become very popular or widespread; to take off. / (figuratively) To be inspired by passion or zeal.

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If the faulty wiring short-circuits, the curtains could catch fire before anyone notices.

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意味（1）

(idiomatic) To become engulfed in flames, to combust.

意味（2）

(figuratively) To become very popular or widespread; to take off.

The news caught fire through the school, and Layla found herself — a mere first-year student at the secondary school — the center of attention and admiration.

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意味（3）

(figuratively) To be inspired by passion or zeal.

catches fire （ 現在形 単数形 三人称 ）

catching fire （ 分詞 現在形 ）

caught fire （ 分詞 過去形 ）

caught fire （ 過去形 ）