red-hot
red-hot — adjective
1. raised to such a high temperature that a solid surface, especially metal, glows
raised to such a high temperature that a solid surface, especially metal, glows with a red colour; also describes anything that feels burning or dangerously hot to the touch.
The blacksmith plunged the red-hot iron into a bucket of water, and steam burst out.
describes metal heated until it glows red
Bao burned his finger on the red-hot handle of the frying pan and ran cold water over it.
The red-hot coals in the barbecue grill stayed warm enough to cook on for another hour.
Volcanic lava flows down the mountain as a thick red-hot river, destroying everything in its path.
Daichi waited for the strip of metal to turn red-hot before striking it with his hammer.
2. describes a topic, event, performance, or feeling that people find extremely exc
describes a topic, event, performance, or feeling that people find extremely exciting, interesting, or emotionally powerful.
The film's red-hot opening weekend broke every box-office record in the country.
collocation: red-hot + [event/period] for great success
Constanza felt a wave of red-hot anger when she saw the damage to her car.
Red-hot housing prices in the city centre have pushed many young families to the suburbs.
The team went on a red-hot winning streak that lasted twelve games without a single loss.
Ritu shared a red-hot tip about the new restaurant before it was officially announced.
用法筆記
Typically appears before a noun (attributive position). Can describe positive excitement (a red-hot band, a red-hot deal) or negative intensity (red-hot rage, red-hot anger).
常見錯誤
red-hot — noun
1. a tiny round candy flavoured with cinnamon, sold under the brand name Red Hots i
a tiny round candy flavoured with cinnamon, sold under the brand name Red Hots in the United States; it has a spicy-sweet taste and a bright red colour.
Wei bought a box of Red Hots and shared them with friends during the movie.
plural form: 'Red Hots' or 'red-hots'
The spicy-sweet taste of Red Hots comes from cinnamon oil, not from chilli peppers.
Bilal kept a small packet of Red Hots in his jacket pocket for long road trips.
At the carnival, Anong chose Red Hots over chocolate because she loves the taste of cinnamon.
- cinnamon candy
generic term; not a specific brand
- cinnamon drop
a similar but less common name for the same type of candy
用法筆記
When referring to the branded candy, the name is often capitalised as 'Red Hots'. The term 'red-hot' (lowercase) can also refer to similar generic cinnamon candies.
2. a type of hot dog sausage that has a noticeably red outer colour, popular in cer
a type of hot dog sausage that has a noticeably red outer colour, popular in certain regions of the United States such as Maine and New York; usually served in a bun with toppings.
Rachid ordered a red-hot from a street cart and added mustard and relish.
countable: 'a red-hot' = one sausage in a bun
The diner's menu listed red-hots as their most popular item since 1952.
Maeve had never seen a red-hot before moving to upstate New York.
Élise preferred grilled red-hots over boiled ones for the smoky flavour.
- red snapper
regional name used in Maine for the same type of sausage
用法筆記
This term is regional. In Maine, 'red hot' or 'red snapper' is common; in parts of New York, 'red-hot' refers to a specific brand or style of hot dog. Not widely recognised outside the northeastern United States.
red-hot — phrase
1. a person who cares very deeply about a particular issue, cause, or activity and
a person who cares very deeply about a particular issue, cause, or activity and expresses their feelings openly and energetically.
When the election came up, Uncle Christopher became a red-hot who argued with anyone who disagreed.
noun phrase: 'a red-hot' = a passionate person
Fans who paint their chests and sing for ninety minutes are true red-hots.
Brian is a red-hot when it comes to environmental issues — he will talk your ear off about recycling.
Lauren is such a red-hot about local politics that she goes to every town council meeting.
- fanatic
stronger and sometimes negative; implies unreasonable devotion
- enthusiast
more neutral and formal than 'red-hot'
- moderate
someone who holds measured, middle-ground views
用法筆記
This is a relatively informal noun phrase, most common in spoken American English and sports commentary. Not used in formal writing. Used especially in political or sports contexts.
2. a sausage that is slightly red in colour, served as a hot dog in a bun.
a sausage that is slightly red in colour, served as a hot dog in a bun.
The stadium is famous for its red-hots, served with spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut.
fixed phrase: 'red-hots' as a menu-item term
Ingrid asked the vendor for two red-hots with everything on them.
At the summer fair, the red-hot stand had a line stretching around the corner.
The bright red colour of a red-hot comes from natural paprika, not from food dye.
用法筆記
Identical in meaning to the noun sense 'REDDISH HOT DOG'. This entry reflects the phrasing treatment in Merriam-Webster, which classifies it as a phrase rather than a noun.
3. a small red-coloured sweet with a strong cinnamon flavour.
a small red-coloured sweet with a strong cinnamon flavour.
Grandma kept a bowl of red-hots on the coffee table for guests.
The tiny red-hots dissolve slowly on your tongue, releasing a warm cinnamon burn.
cinnamon candy that dissolves slowly in the mouth
Children love the spicy kick of red-hots, even though the candies are tiny.
Bao put a handful of red-hots into the cookie dough for a surprise cinnamon flavour.
用法筆記
Identical in meaning to the noun sense 'CINNAMON CANDY'. This entry reflects the phrasing treatment in Merriam-Webster, which classifies it as a phrase rather than a noun. Often sold in packets as a generic candy or under the brand name Red Hots.