🇬🇧🇨🇳 inflammable - 易燃 : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "inflammable" ("易燃"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
If something is inflammable, it can catch fire very easily, so you must keep it far away from flames, sparks, and heat and be extra careful around it.
The sign on the roller coaster said, “No food, no drinks, no inflammable capes,” which ruined my plan to ride as a budget superhero.
Our teacher told us the school’s fire drill is serious because some cleaning sprays are inflammable, not because the principal walks so fast he smokes.
I labeled my sister’s diary “EXTREMELY INFLAMMABLE” so nobody would light a candle near the pages full of her fiery secrets.
The teacher pointed to the big red sign that said “INFLAMMABLE” and told us it means, “Do NOT do your science experiment near this.”
“Inflammable” and “flammable” actually mean the same thing—both mean something can catch fire easily, which is so confusing that even grown‑ups double‑check the label before lighting a match!
A small boy lights a candle beside an old shed. An inflammable rag smells of petrol; an inflammable tin sits by the door. A sudden spark hits inflammable straw, then falls to inflammable oil. Flames lick the wall. A neighbor throws a bucket; the inflammable heap goes out. They breathe, shaken but safe.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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