Definition of fume

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/fjuːm//fjuːm/

The word "fume" originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "fumier," meaning "smoke" or "vapor." This term likely came from the Latin "fumare," which also means "to smoke." In the early Middle Ages, the term "fume" referred to the act of smoking or emitting smoke, often in relation to combustion or burning. Over time, the meaning of "fume" expanded to include emotional states, such as feeling angry or upset. This sense of the word likely arose from the idea that intense emotions can "smoke" or cloud one's mind. Today, "fume" is used in contexts like "to fume with anger" or "fuming mad." There you have it! The origins of "fume" in a concise glimpse. Would you like to learn more about etymology or linguistic history?

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to be very angry about something

rất tức giận về điều gì đó

Example:
  • She sat in the car, silently fuming at the traffic jam.

    Cô ngồi trong xe, lặng lẽ bực bội vì kẹt xe.

  • He was fuming with indignation.

    Anh ta đang nổi cơn thịnh nộ.

  • ‘This is intolerable!’ she fumed.

    'Điều này là không thể chịu đựng được!' cô ấy nổi giận.

Extra examples:
  • Motorists were left fuming as police closed the motorway for six hours.

    Những người lái xe đã phẫn nộ khi cảnh sát đóng cửa đường cao tốc trong sáu giờ.

  • Hurry up or else he'll be fuming mad.

    Nhanh lên nếu không anh ấy sẽ nổi điên mất.

  • He sat fuming over what he had just learnt.

    Anh ta ngồi đó bực bội vì những gì vừa được học.

  • She was still quietly fuming about Peter's remarks.

    Cô vẫn lặng lẽ tức giận về những nhận xét của Peter.

  • Tracy was positively fuming over the loss of her phone.

    Tracy thực sự đang rất tức giận vì bị mất điện thoại.

  • We were all fuming at the delay.

    Tất cả chúng tôi đều tức giận vì sự chậm trễ.

to produce smoke or fumes

để tạo ra khói hoặc khói

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