vt.

1. 吞没；卷入
   The house was engulfed in flames.

   这房子被火苗吞噬了。

   The flood engulfed the farms and destroyed the crops.

   洪水吞没了农场，毁掉了庄稼。

v.

1. (of a natural force) sweep over so as to completely surround or cover.
2. powerfully affect (someone); overwhelm.