vt.

1. 点燃，使燃烧
   We ignited the bonfire.

   我们点燃了篝火。

2. 使灼热；使发光
3. 激起；使激动
   oppression that ignited the hatred of the people

   激起人民仇恨的压迫

vi.

1. 着火，发火，开始燃烧
   Gasoline ignites easily.

   汽油极容易着火。

v.

1. catch fire or cause to catch fire.
2. provoke or inflame (an emotion or situation).