catch fire

火がつく、燃え出す

火がついて、炎を上げて燃え始めること。

やさしい英語で： Begin to burn with flames.

• Dry leaves catch fire easily.
• The car caught fire after the crash.
• Has anything caught fire in the kitchen?

類義語： ignite, burst into flames

よく使う表現： catch fire easily, catch fire suddenly

急速に広まる、人気が出る

多くの人の間で急に人気が出たり、素早く広まったりすること。

やさしい英語で： Become popular or spread quickly among many people.

• The idea soon caught fire.
• Her song caught fire online after a famous actor shared it.
• The campaign never really caught fire with voters.

使い方： catch fire with someone (The new dance caught fire with teenagers.)

類義語： take off, catch on

よく使う表現： catch fire online, catch fire worldwide

熱意に燃える、奮い立つ

強い興奮や関心が湧き、何かをしたいという気持ちになること。

やさしい英語で： Become filled with strong excitement, interest, or desire to do something.

• Her imagination caught fire.
• As he spoke, the crowd caught fire with enthusiasm.
• Their hearts caught fire at the thought of freedom.

類義語： become inspired, become excited

よく使う表現： catch fire again, catch fire with enthusiasm