to steam up
[phrase form: steam]
01
使起雾, 蒸汽覆盖
to cause a surface particularly a glass one to become foggy
例子
The boling the teapot steamed the windows up, creating a hazy effect.
沸腾的水壶使窗户起雾，产生了朦胧的效果。
The humid weather caused my glasses to constantly steam up whenever I stepped outside.
潮湿的天气导致我的眼镜每次出门时都会不断起雾。
02
起雾, 被小水滴覆盖
(of a surface) to become covered with tiny water droplets
例子
During summertime, my glasses steam up quite easily.
在夏天，我的眼镜很容易起雾。
The bathroom mirror steamed up as I enjoyed a hot shower, obscuring my reflection.
当我享受热水澡时，浴室的镜子起雾了，模糊了我的倒影。
03
激怒, 惹恼
to cause someone to become extremely distress or annoyed
Informal例子
His constant criticism of her work began to steam her up, leading to frequent arguments.
他对她工作的不断批评开始激怒她，导致频繁的争论。
The unfair decision made by the referee steamed up the players on the losing team.
裁判的不公平决定激怒了输队的球员。
04
发怒, 火冒三丈
to become extremely upset or angry
Informal例子
She tends to steam up when people do n't follow through on their commitments.
当人们不履行承诺时，她往往会生气。
05
使兴奋, 激励
to make someone feel excited about something
例子
Her passionate speech on the importance of environmental conservation managed to steam up the audience, inspiring them to take action.
她关于环境保护重要性的激情演讲成功地激发了听众的积极性，激励他们采取行动。
The thrilling plot twists in the movie really steam up the viewers, keeping them on the edge of their seats.
电影中扣人心弦的情节转折真的让观众兴奋不已，让他们坐立不安。
06
兴奋起来, 变得热情
to become enthusiastic or excited
例子
He got all steamed up thinking about his date tomorrow
想到明天的约会，他兴奋了起来。
