It means to intensify or escalate a situation, often by adding provocative comments or actions. تشدید یا افزایش دادن شدت یک وضعیت، اغلب از طریق افزودن نظرات یا اعمال تحریک آمیز.
مثال؛
Figurative: Spreading gossip about their argument only fueled the flames of their conflict.
... [مشاهده متن کامل]
The media coverage fueled the flames of public outrage.
His angry outburst only fueled the flames of the argument.
مترادف: Stoke the fire, fan the flames, provoke, exacerbate.
متضاد: Extinguish the flames, calm down, pacify, mitigate.