add fuel to the fire
US /æd ˈfjuːl tu ðə ˈfaɪər/
UK /æd ˈfjuːl tu ðə ˈfaɪər/
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火上浇油, 使情况恶化
to make a bad situation worse
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His angry comments only served to add fuel to the fire.
他愤怒的评论只会火上浇油。
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Don't mention his ex-girlfriend; it will just add fuel to the fire.
别提他的前女友了；那只会火上浇油。