音标:[fəʊˈments] ;
v. 激起, 煽动(麻烦等)( foment的第三人称单数 )
v try to stir up public opinion
v bathe with warm water or medicated lotions

foment的用法和样例:

例句

  1. His word finally foment her hostility.他的言词终于引发了她的敌意。

词汇搭配

  • foment dissension挑拨离间

经典引文

  • The foments of strife and palliations of hypocrisy.

    出自:Henry More
  • Strong hostility to Wellington was being fomented in the House of Lords.

    出自:E. Longford
  • She..orchestrated and fomented the quarrels and alliances of her..young men.

    出自:V. Glendinning
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