candle

US /ˈkæn.dəl/
UK /ˈkæn.dəl/
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蜡烛

a stick of wax with a wick in the middle, which is lit to give light as it burns

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She lit a candle to create a cozy atmosphere.
她点燃了一支蜡烛，营造出温馨的氛围。
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The power went out, so we used candles for light.
停电了，所以我们用蜡烛照明。
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taperlight
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burn the candle at both ends