burn * down +
(建築物) 燒成灰燼；全部 (被) 燒毀
The building was burnt down and only ashes were left.
burn down
(建築物) 燒成灰燼；全部 (被) 燒毀
Two buildings burnt down in the fire.
burn * off +
燒掉
I burn off a lot of calories in the gym.
His hair was burnt off.
burn out
失去繼續工作的熱忱和幹勁
Jennie burnt out after ten years working as a futures broker and went to live in the country.
burn * up
非常生氣；使非常氣惱
His undeserved win in the election really burns me up.
burn* up +
高速行駛
The bank robbers burned up the roads but were soon captured.
burn * up +
燒毀，燒盡
He burnt up the files.
All his possessions were burned up in the fire.
burst into +
突然起火 (尤指火勢失去控制)
The car burst into flames and the driver died as he didn’t have time to get out.
burst into +
突然 (笑、哭、唱、拍手等) 起來
She burst into laughter when she heard the joke.
butt in
插嘴
I hope you don’t mind me butting in on your conversation, but I couldn’t help hearing what you said.
butt out
不管別人的事；不多管閒事
This is none of your business, so just butt out!
butter * up +
奉承，討好
I tried buttering my tutor up but she still wouldn’t let me hand it in late.
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