red-hot
red-hot — 形容詞
1. raised to such a high temperature that a solid surface, especially metal, glows
熾熱的
因高溫而發出紅光的；極燙的
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.
鐵匠把燒紅的鐵塊浸入一桶水中，蒸氣立刻冒了出來。
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.
Bao 被煎鍋燒紅的把手燙到手指，立刻沖冷水降溫。
The red-hot coals in the barbecue grill stayed warm enough to cook on for another hour.
烤肉架裡燒紅的木炭熱度仍夠，還可以再烤一個小時。
Volcanic lava flows down the mountain as a thick red-hot river, destroying everything in its path.
火山熔岩像一條熾熱的紅河從山上一路流下，摧毀沿途的一切。
Daichi waited for the strip of metal to turn red-hot before striking it with his hammer.
Daichi 等到那條金屬燒得通紅，才舉起鐵鎚敲打它。
2. describes a topic, event, performance, or feeling that people find extremely exc
火熱的
非常刺激、大受歡迎或情緒強烈的
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.
這部電影的首週票房火熱到爆，打破了全國所有紀錄。
collocation: red-hot + [event/period] for great success
Constanza felt a wave of red-hot anger when she saw the damage to her car.
Constanza 看到車子受損時，一股怒火瞬間湧上心頭。
Red-hot housing prices in the city centre have pushed many young families to the suburbs.
市中心房價持續飆漲，逼得許多年輕家庭搬到近郊。
The team went on a red-hot winning streak that lasted twelve games without a single loss.
這支球隊創下連勝十二場的驚人紀錄，氣勢如虹。
Ritu shared a red-hot tip about the new restaurant before it was officially announced.
Ritu 分享了一則關於那家新餐廳的獨家消息，還沒有人知道。
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 — 名詞
1. a tiny round candy flavoured with cinnamon, sold under the brand name Red Hots i
肉桂糖
肉桂口味小圓糖（品牌 Red Hots）
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.
Wei 買了一盒 Red Hots，看電影時跟朋友們一起分著吃。
plural form: 'Red Hots' or 'red-hots'
The spicy-sweet taste of Red Hots comes from cinnamon oil, not from chilli peppers.
Red Hots 那種又辣又甜的味道來自肉桂油，而不是辣椒。
Bilal kept a small packet of Red Hots in his jacket pocket for long road trips.
Bilal 在外套口袋裡放了一小包 Red Hots，開長途車時慢慢吃。
At the carnival, Anong chose Red Hots over chocolate because she loves the taste of cinnamon.
在園遊會上，Anong 選了 Red Hots 而不是巧克力，因為她很愛肉桂味。
- 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
紅色熱狗
外皮呈紅色的熱狗香腸
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.
Rachid 在路邊攤點了一根紅色熱狗，加了黃芥末和酸黃瓜醬。
countable: 'a red-hot' = one sausage in a bun
The diner's menu listed red-hots as their most popular item since 1952.
這家餐館的菜單上說，紅色熱狗從 1952 年開店以來就是最受歡迎的餐點。
Maeve had never seen a red-hot before moving to upstate New York.
Maeve 搬到紐約上州之前，從沒見過紅色的熱狗。
Élise preferred grilled red-hots over boiled ones for the smoky flavour.
Élise 比較喜歡烤過的紅色熱狗，因為烤過之後帶有一股煙燻香味。
- 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 — 片語
1. a person who cares very deeply about a particular issue, cause, or activity and
狂熱者
對某議題或活動表現強烈情緒的人
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.
一到選舉期間，Christopher 叔叔就變成狂熱分子，跟意見不同的人爭論不休。
noun phrase: 'a red-hot' = a passionate person
Fans who paint their chests and sing for ninety minutes are true red-hots.
那些在胸口塗上油彩、整場球賽唱個不停的球迷，才是真正的狂熱分子。
Brian is a red-hot when it comes to environmental issues — he will talk your ear off about recycling.
Brian 對環保議題極度投入——一聊到資源回收，他可以講到你耳朵長繭。
Lauren is such a red-hot about local politics that she goes to every town council meeting.
Lauren 對地方政治的熱情之高，每次鎮民大會她都不缺席。
- 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.
紅皮熱狗
外皮呈紅色的熱狗香腸（片語用法）
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.
這座球場以紅皮熱狗聞名，附上辛辣的褐色芥末和德國酸菜。
fixed phrase: 'red-hots' as a menu-item term
Ingrid asked the vendor for two red-hots with everything on them.
Ingrid 跟攤販說要兩份紅皮熱狗，配料全加。
At the summer fair, the red-hot stand had a line stretching around the corner.
夏日園遊會上，那攤紅皮熱狗的隊伍排到轉角去了。
The bright red colour of a red-hot comes from natural paprika, not from food dye.
紅皮熱狗那種鮮豔的紅色來自天然的紅椒色素，而不是食用色素。
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.
肉桂糖
紅色小顆肉桂味糖果
a small red-coloured sweet with a strong cinnamon flavour.
Grandma kept a bowl of red-hots on the coffee table for guests.
奶奶在茶几上放了一碗肉桂糖，招待來訪的客人。
The tiny red-hots dissolve slowly on your tongue, releasing a warm cinnamon burn.
那些小小的肉桂糖在舌尖慢慢融化，散發出溫熱的肉桂嗆辣味。
cinnamon candy that dissolves slowly in the mouth
Children love the spicy kick of red-hots, even though the candies are tiny.
小孩子很喜歡肉桂糖那種辛辣的勁道，雖然糖果本身很小一顆。
Bao put a handful of red-hots into the cookie dough for a surprise cinnamon flavour.
Bao 在餅乾麵團裡加了一小把肉桂糖，烤出來帶有驚喜的肉桂味。
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.