fan a fire/flame etcBURNto make a fire burn more strongly by blowing or moving the air near it 扇[吹]火〔使之更旺〕 The wind rose, fanning a few sparks in the brush. 风刮起来了,扇起了灌木丛中的几点火星。
fan a fire/flame etc• David Cottis, London At what point does breeze fan a flame rather than douse it?
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