| 释义 |
● set the ˈworld on fire (BrE alsoset the ˈworld alight ) (informal ) (usually used in negative sentences 通常用于否定句) to be very successful and gain the admiration of other people 大获成功；引起轰动◆ He's never going to set the world on fire with his paintings . 他的绘画永远不会引起轰动。See also alight |