on fire

短语

起火, 非常激动

发音

AU

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Being burned by fire.

    If the wind picks up and the flames spread, the whole town could go on fire.

  2. 2.

    Overwhelmed with emotion; beside oneself.

    习语
  3. 3.

    Excited, enthusiastic or passionate.

    习语
  4. 4.

    Doing very well; achieving good results at a rapid rate.

    习语

    That striker has scored four goals so far – he's on fire!

  5. 5.

    Sexually aroused.

    习语 非正式
  6. 6.

    Experiencing a burning-like sensation, especially "the burn" (from buildup of lactic acid)

词源

From Middle English on fier, on fijre, on fire, on fyire, on fyre.

来源：wiktionary